( Reaffirmed 1996 )

I!3 : 10790 ( Part 1) - 1984

Indian Standard
METHODS OF SAMPLING OF STEEL FOR PRESTRESSED AND RElNFORCED CONCRETE
PART 1 PRESTRESSING Building
Chairman
DR MOHAN RAI

STEEL Sectional

Materials and Components Sampling Committee, BDC 31

Representing

Cent;;cf;ctding

Research Institute

( CSIR ),

-Members SHRI S. K. GOSWAMI ( Alternafe to

Dr Mohan Rai ) National Test House, Calcutta SHRI s. K. BANERJEE Export inspection Council of India, New Delhi SHRI BIMLE~H KUMAR SHRI J. P. MAIKHURI ( Alternate ) Ccnt~rati~oad Research Institute ( CSIR ), New SHRI Y. C. GoKIUm Central Public Works Department, New Delhi SHRI P. S. GOPINATH SURVEYOR OF WORKS ( NZ ) ( Aiternate 1 Small Industries Service Institute, Trichur SHRI S. C. KUMAR SHRI K. V. K. RAJU ( Alternate ) Indian Statistical Iqstitute, Bombay SHRI M. V. LAKSHMANASWAMY StrUC~%U;IIgmeermg Research Centre ( CSIR ), DR A. G. MADHAVA RAO SHRI D. S. RAMACHANDRA MURTHY ( Alternate ) Railw&vhiBoard SHRI S. M. MI~AL DEPUTY DIRECTOR RESEARCH (B & S )-I ( Alternate ) SHRI S. S. RAJPUT

( Ministry

of

Railways ), New

SHRI K. S. SRINIVASAN SHRI T. R. BHATIA ( Alternate ) Cement Research Institute of India, New Delhi DR V. V. SUBBA RAo Smu K. H. BABU ( Alternate ) Ministry of Shipping and Transport, New Delhi SHRI G. VBNKATESULU SHN PRAFULLA KUMAR ( Alternate ) Director General, IS1 ( Ex-ojicio Member ) SHRI D. S. AHLUWALIA, Director ( Statistics )

Forest Research Institute and Colleges, Debra Dun National Buildings Organization, New Delhi

Secretary SHRI A. K. TALWAR

Deputy Director ( Statistics ), IS1 ( Continued on page 2 ) @ INDIAN

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Building Steels and Steel Products Sampling Subcommittee, BDC31: 1

Members Representing The Tata Iron and Steel Co Ltd, Jamshedpur SHRI M. G. BElADE Smu S. A. HAQUE ( Alternate ) Special Steels Ltd, Bombay SHRI M. R. DOCTOR SHRI S. G. JOSHI ( Alternate ) Cent;~or~;~lding Research Institute ( CSIR ), SHRI S. K. G~~WAMI SHRI G. K. MAJUMDAR SHRI M. KUNDU ( Alternate ) SEW P. R. NATARAJAN Hindustan Prefab Ltd, New Delhi Research Centre ( CSIR ),

Struc;;iiangineering

SHRI N. JAYARAM( Alternate ) Cement Research Institute of India, New Delhi DR N. RAGHVENDRA SHRI H. K. JULKA ( Alternate ) Ltd, Hindustan Steel Works Construction SHRI H. N. SUBHA RAO Calcutta SH~l J. GHATAK ( Alternate )

Iis : 10790 ( Part 1) - 1984

Indian Standard
METHODS OF SAMPLING OF STEEL FOR PRESTRESSED AND REINFORCED CONCRETE
PART 1 PRESTRESSING STEEL

0. FOREWORD

0.1 This Indian Standard ( Part 1 ) was adopted by the Indian Standards Institution on 19 March 1984, after the draft finalized by the Building Materials and Components Sampling Sectional Committee had been approved by the Civil Engineermg Division Council.
0.2 This Indian Standard has been prepared with a view to unifying the quality control and sampling provisions applicable to all types of prestressing steel used in prestressed concrete. Some broad guidelines regarding the provisions for process control have also been indicated besides giving an objective sampling procedure helpful in large scale transactions. 0.3 Such process control and sampling procedures will help in the development of adequate quality assurance system in the manufacture and also in assuring adequate protection to the users against poor quality. Further, proper quality control during the process of manufacture would substantially reduce quality fluctuations of the various characteristics and thus, ensure supply of uniform quality of prestressing steels. For effective process control, the use of statistical quality control techniques is imperative, for which helpful guidance may be obtained from IS : 397 ( Part 1 )-1972*, IS : 397 ( Part 2 )- 1975* and IS : 397 ( Part 3 )-1980*. The purchasing organizations need guidance in economic and effective sampling inspection of the lots of materials being received by them to evaluate their quality before their actual use. The sampling procedures recommended in this standard, therefore, include provisions both for process control and lot inspection. 0.4 The reinforcing steel used in reinforced concrete is separately covered in Part 2 of this standard. 0.5 In reporting. the results of test or analysis, if the final value, .observed &r ,ca.lculated,A.is to be rounded o@,.it+shall.be done in accordance \?tith .IS.:,,%1!$6i3$ ... . . . _, . s . ,_ , .*.*Mith&i fbFsf $tati$ical cjualityeontrcl dliring prodnctioni . .-. .&-I1 Cc&cl charts foi &iable$ (hr$i vepisian). . ; . Part 2 Ccrittol charts for attribiites and c6unf af defects (first revision ): Patt3SpeCiblcontrolchilits: :: . . ...i.. . I~. tkules for rounding OE numerical values ( revised). 3

IS : 10790 ( Part 1) - 1984 1. SCOPE 1.1 This standard ( Part 1 ) prescribes the methods

for sampling, sample sizes and the crrterla for conformity for prestressing steel used in prestressed concrete. Broad outlines with regard to the controls to be exercised during the manufacturing proces.s have also been indicated. 2. IXRMINOLOGY 2.0 For the purpose of this standard, the following definitions shall apply. 2.1 Acceptance Number - The maximum allowable number of defectives in the sample for acceptance of the lot. 2.2 Coil - One continuous length in the form of a coil. 2.3 Bar - A rolled rod or bar of steel of circular cross section. 2.4 Item - A coil or a bar on which inspection will be performed. 2.5 Lot - The quantity of material of the same grade and nominal size manufactured from steel fully tested in respect of physical, chemical and surface characteristics and processed under similar conditions shall constitute a lot. 2.6 Lot Size - The number of items in a lot. 2.7 Mean (2) - The sum of test results divided by the number of test results. 2.8 Range (R) - The difference between the maximum and minimum values of test results in the sample.

2.9 Sample - Collection of coils or bars of prestressed &pectiOll and testing from a lot. 2.10 2.11 that, as a

steel selected for

Sample Size - Number of items in the sample. Acceptable Quality Level ( AQL ) - The maximum percent defective for the purpose of sampling inspection, can be considered satisfactory process average.
INSPECTION

3. PROCESS

conformity of the material offered to him to the specification requirements, whereas the inspection done by the manufacturer during the production is not only to ensure th& conformity' to relevant specifications, but also to ntaihtain overall uniform quality, For ptcicesl; control, the manufacturer should test representative samples of the.~+teridl at regular intqvals. during manufacture to control the quality vab,at$n ,at various manufacturing stages. .The ins@ction 1eWiS. gibkn in Table, i may serve as a guide for i,,, routine control over tht manufacturing firoceis: b
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3.1 The object of inspection by the purchaser is to ensure

IS:1079o(Partl)- 1984
TABLE 1 PJtUCESS INSPECTION LEVELS ( Clause 3.1 )
SL No. STAGE RECOMMENDED FREQUENCYOF ~WSPECTION AND TESTING

(1)
9 ii) iii) iv) V)

(2) Raw material After patenting Before final pass in drawing After final pass in drawing After stress relieving

(3) One coil from every heat/cast received t0 be tested for chemical, physical and metallurgical characteristics Two coils to be tested for every patenting batch/lot Dimensional check every four hours Dimensional check and UTS for each coil Every fifth coil for dimensions, proof stress, UTS elongation ductility and indentation. One coii every month for relaxation and susceptibility to stress corrosion

3.2The manufacturer should maintain control of various chsracteristics of the prestressing ste:l on the basis of the following considerations. 3.2.1 Following an unsatisfactory test reS.Uh?, the manufacturer should take all necessary steps to rectify the deficiencies and shortcomings in the are to be process. Products which do not satisfy the requirements segregated. 3.2.2 Results of the inspection and testing should be recorded and evaluated statistically. The records may be preserved for adequate period of time say 2 to 3 years so that they can be referred to in case of difficulties and complaints. 3.2.2.1 The scrutiny of the test results may be carried out with the aid of statistical methods adopting the variables or attributes approach as appropriate. The variables approach shall normally be applied for proof stress, tensile strength, elongation, weight, dimensions, rolling and cutting
tolerances and chemical requirements. The attributes approach might be

For this applied in respect of bendin, u test and visual characteristics. purpose, reference may be made to IS : 7200 ( Part 1 j-1974*, IS : 7200 IS : 6200( Part 2 )-1977's, IS : 6200 ( Part 1 )-1977$, ( Part 2 J-19751-, 1s : 7300-197411 and IS : 7600-19758. 3.3 On the basis of the process inspection data, the manufacturer may issue relevant test dertiti&e, to pr6t;e the conformity of a lot,,,fot t,$y reqdir&n&its of any Spkciijc&tion. I ,,1 I ,
*Preset&ion of-statistical data: Pati 1 Tabulation and,summarization. tP&sentatitm of statistical d&a: Part 2 I%awatnmati6 representation af data: $St$jstibal Jelts 6f sigtiifi@@%:Part 1 f-, Normal and F-tests (first retjsion ). _St&tistical tests-of SigtIifictiii&: krt 2 &test (first revision ). [(Methods of rb&e&iod and tirrelation.

qAnaly$isof variant%.

IS : 10790 ( Part 1) - 1984 3.3.1 When such test certificate cannot be made available to the purchaser or when the purchaser so desires, the procedure laid down

in 4 shall be followed for judging the conformity the requirements of r&XaIIt SpeCifiCatiOnS. 4. LOT INSPECTION

or ~otherwise of a lot to

4.1 Lot - The quantity of material of the same grade and nominal size manufactured from steel fully tested in respect of physical, chemical and surface characteristics and processed under similar conditions shall constitute a lot. 4.2 The samples shall be selected and examined for each lot separately for ascertaining their conformity to the requirements of the relevant specifications. 4.3 Scale of Sampling and Criteria for Conformity
4.3.1 Visual, Dimensional-and Weight Characteristics

4.3.1.1 The number of items to be selected for visual, dimensional in the respective Indian and weight characteristics as mentioned standard specification depend upon the size of the lot and shall be in accordance with Table 2. These items shall be selected from the lot at random. In order to ensure the randomness of selection, procedures given in IS : 4905-1968* may be followed.
TABLE 2 SCALE OF SAMPING AND ACCEPTANCE NUMBER VISUAL, DIMENSIONAL AND WEIGHT CHARACTERISTICS FOR

(CIauses4.3.1.1,4.3.1.2and4.3.1.3 LOT SIZE FORVNJALCHARACTERISTICS c_ ----_-h_--_-~ Acceptance Sample Number Size (2) 1: 20 32 (3) : :.

)
FOR DIMENSIONAL AND WEIGHT

(1) up to 25 26 to 50 51 to 100 101 tb 150 151 to300. 361 to.500 501 and above

CHRARACTERISTICS (------___-_____~ Sample Acceptance Size Number (4) (5) 8 :i: $<I . # R :

2:
125

. %? : I .

I_ i

,.js

. ;

.1.

NOTE - The above sampling plan h&d &I asshciakd .RQc-%f, 25*$e&!nt:.:Thjs Valui of AQL will hold gbod @iet&lljl,iy daSe OYtar&PWS:, _ _, - - -I,~

.,,

~a

*tiethcjd$ for random

sampling.

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Is:10790(Partl)-1984 4.3.1.2Each item selected according to co1 1 and 2 of Table 2 shall be inspected for visual characteristics and freedom from defects. Any item failing to meet any of the requirements shall be considered as defective. If the number of defectives found in the sample is less than or equal to the corresponding acceptance number given in co1 3 of Table 2, the lot shall be considered as conforming to the requirements of visual characteristics.
NOTE- In case of those lots which have been found unsatisfactory, all the items in the lot may be inspected for visual characteristics and the defectives may be removed, if agreed to between the purchaser and the supplier.

4.3.1.3 The lot which has been found satisfactory with respect to visual characteristics shall be further inspected for dimensional and weight requirements. The number of items required for this purpose shall be taken at random in accordance with co1 1 and 4 of Table 2. These may be taken from those items which have been found conforming to visual characteristics. If the number of defectives found in the sample for weight or dimensional requirements is less than or -equal to correspondmg acceptance number ( see co1 5 OFTable 2 1, the lot shall be considered as conforming to the requirements of the relevant specifications; otherwise not. 4.3.1.4 The lot which has been found satisfactory in visual, dimensional and weight characteristics shall be further tested for physical and chemical characteristics according to 4.3.2 and 4.3.3. 4.3.2 Physical Characteristics
4.3.2.1 The specimens for physical characteristics like tensile strength, proof-stress, ductility, elongation, relaxation and susceptibility to stress corrosion as given in the respective Indian Standard specification, shall be taken in such a manner that it represents the material and shall be so prepared that it conforms to the relevant specification to ensure uniformity of test procedure.

4.3.2.2 The number of items required for tensile strength, proof-stress ductility, and elongation shall be in accordance with co1 1 and 2 of Table 3. These may be taken from those items which have been found satisfactory in visual, dimensional and weight requirements. From each of the items so selected, the required number of test specimens shall be prepared for conducting the tests specified. 4.3.2.3 When tests for relaxation and susceptibility to stress corrosion are required to be carried, six specimens obtained from the items selected in 4.3.2.2 shnll be tested. In case the number of items is less than six, additional items may be selected from the lot at random. 7

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TABLE 3 SCALE OF S4MPLING FOR PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL TESTS

( Clauses 4.3.2.2 and 4.3.3.1 ) NUMBER OFITEMS IN A LOT

(1) up to 50 51 to 150 151 to 500 501 and above

4.3.2.4

NUMBER OFITEMS TOBESELECTED (2) z 5 8

strength, adopted:

For ascertaining the conformity of the lot in respect of tensile proof stress and-elongation, the following procedure shall be

s) When two items are selected from a lot and tested, the lot shall be considered as conforming to the requirements of tensile strength, proof stress and elongation if both the samples pass in each of the tests. b) When the number of items selected from a lot is three or more, the mean ( X) and range (R) are calculated from the test results for each characteristic. The lot shall be considered as conforming to the specification if the value of (2 -04R ) is greater than or equal to the corresponding minimum specification limit of the characteristic in the relevant specification. 4.3.2.5 The lot shall be considered as conforming to the requirements of ductility test, relaxation test and susceptibility to stress corrosion test if each ~of the test results is found to be satisfactory. 4.3.3 Chemical Characteristics
4.3.3.1 The number of items required for chemical analysis shall be taken at random in accordance with co1 1 and 2 of Table 3. These may be taken from those items which have been found conforming to visual, dimensional and weight requirements.

4.3.3.2 From each of the items so selected, drilling shall be taken and a composite sample of these drillings shall be made. The lot shall be considered as complymg with the requirements of various chemical constituents, if the analysis made on the composite sample conforms to the requirements of the relevant specifications.