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Q: Which IS code gives details regarding water to be used in concrete?
  • A. IS 456
  • B. IS 383
  • C. IS 565
  • D. IS 3012
Correct Answer: Option A - IS 456 code are gives details regarding water is used in concrete. The water used for mixing and curing shall be clean and free from injurious amounts of oils, acids, alkalis, salts, sugar, organic materials or other substances that may be deleterious to concrete. • Potable water is generally considered satisfactory for mixing concrete. • The PH value of water shall be not less than 6. • Aggregates shall comply with the requirement of IS 383.
A. IS 456 code are gives details regarding water is used in concrete. The water used for mixing and curing shall be clean and free from injurious amounts of oils, acids, alkalis, salts, sugar, organic materials or other substances that may be deleterious to concrete. • Potable water is generally considered satisfactory for mixing concrete. • The PH value of water shall be not less than 6. • Aggregates shall comply with the requirement of IS 383.

Explanations:

IS 456 code are gives details regarding water is used in concrete. The water used for mixing and curing shall be clean and free from injurious amounts of oils, acids, alkalis, salts, sugar, organic materials or other substances that may be deleterious to concrete. • Potable water is generally considered satisfactory for mixing concrete. • The PH value of water shall be not less than 6. • Aggregates shall comply with the requirement of IS 383.