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    Durability & Exposure

    IS 14959 (Part 2):2001

    Hardened Mortar and Concrete - Test Methods Part 2

    Edition: 1st EditionYear: 2001Pages: 14

    About this code

    Test procedures for hardened concrete durability — sulphate, alkali, and other ionic content determinations.

    Key sections

    1. 01Apparatus
    2. 02Sampling hardened concrete
    3. 03Procedures
    4. 04Reporting

    Critical clauses

    Clause 6.0Sampling

    Drilled cores or chiseled samples.

    In practiceAvoid carbonated outer layer.

    Practical implications

    For specifiers

    Reference for forensic specs.

    For suppliers

    Lab service.

    For executors

    N/A — investigation.

    FAQs

    Used for forensic investigation?

    Yes — diagnose distress causes.

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