Permissible Limit of Solids in Concrete - IS 456:200 - Vk Study Civil
According to Indian Standard Code of Practice 456:2000 Fourth Revision
Permissible limits for solids is shown in table below - Potable water is considered satisfactory for mixing Concrete
Table 1. Clause5.4
Permissible Limit for Solids in Water for Concrete
Solids | Tested as per | Permissible limit,Max |
---|---|---|
Organic | IS 3025 part 18 | 200 mg/l |
Inorganic | IS 3025 part 18 | 3000 mg/l |
Sulphates as SO2 | IS 3025 part 24 | 400 mg/l |
Chlorides | IS 3025 part 32 | 2000 mg/l for Plain Concrete |
Chlorides | IS 3025 part 32 | 500 mg/l for Reinforced concrete |
Suspended Matter | IS 3025 part 17 | 2000 mg/l |