DOC:STI/14268/1

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SCHEME OF TESTING AND INSPECTION

FOR CERTIFICATION OF
UNCOATED STRESS RELIEVED LOW RELAXATION
SEVEN-PLY STRAND FOR PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
ACCORDING TO IS 14268: 1995
(Including Amendment No.1)

1. LABORATORY A laboratory shall be maintained which shall be suitably

equipped and staffed, where different tests given in the specification shall be carried out
in accordance with the methods given in the specification.

1.1 All testing apparatus shall be periodically checked and calibrated and records of
such checks/calibration shall be maintained.

2. TEST RECORDS - All records of tests and inspection shall be kept in suitable
forms approved by the Bureau.

2.1 Copies of any records and other connected papers that may be required by the
Bureau shall be made available at any time on request.

3. QUALITY CONTROL - It is recommended that, as far as possible, Statistical

Quality Control (SQC.) methods may be used for controlling the quality of the product
during production as envisaged in this Scheme [See IS 397(Part I):1972, IS 397 (Part
2):1985 and IS 397 (Part 3):1980 ].

3.1 In addition, effort should be made to gradually introduce a Quality Management

System in accordance with the Quality System modules as per IS/ISO 9001 or IS/ISO
9002 or IS/ISO 9003 as appropriate to the activities of the organization.

4. STANDARD MARK The Standard Mark, as given in column (1) of the First
schedule of the licence, shall be stenciled or printed on a metallic or cloth label securely
attached to the finished coil, provided always that the coil to which this mark is thus
applied conforms to every requirements of the specification.

5 OTHER MARKING - In addition, the following information shall be given on the

tag attached to each coil:

(a) Name of the manufacturer, and registered trade mark, if any;

(b) Name of the material;
(c) Size, designation and class;
(d) The length of the strand;
(e) Made in India, if required;
(f) The coil number; and
(g) Licence Number (CM/L No._________)

5.1 For each consignment of BIS certified material conforming to IS14268 : 1995, a test
certification as per format given in Annexure-1, shall be issued.
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6 PACKING Unless otherwise agreed to between the purchaser and the supplier the
strand shall be packed as per Cl.8 of IS 14268:1995.

7. LEVELS OF CONTROL The analysis and tests, as indicated in Table 1 and at the
levels of control specified therein, shall be carried out on the whole production of the
factory which is covered by this scheme and appropriate records and charts maintained in
accordance with paragraph 2 above. All the production which conforms to the Indian
Standard and covered by this licence shall be marked with the Standard Mark.

8. In respect of all other clauses of the specification the factory shall maintain
appropriate control and checks to ensure that their product conforms to the requirements
of these clauses.

9. RAW MATERIALS - The raw materials used in the product shall be tested
before use and appropriate records shall be maintained as per para 2 above.

10. REJECTIONS A separate record shall be maintained giving information relating

to the rejection of the production not conforming to the requirements of the
specification and the methods of its disposal. Such material shall in no case be stored
together with that conforming to the specification.

11. SAMPLES The licensee shall supply, free of charge, the samples required in
accordance with Bureau of Indian Standard (Certification) Regulation, 1988, as
subsequently amended, from his factory or his godowns. The Bureau shall pay for
the samples taken by it from the open market.

12. REPLACEMENT Whenever a complaint is received soon after the goods with
Standard Marks have been purchased and used, and if there is adequate evidence
that the goods have not been misused, defective goods are replaced or repaired free of
cost by the licensee in case the complaint is proved to be genuine and the warranty
period (where applicable) has not expired. The final authority to judge the conformity of
the product to the Indian Standard shall be with the Bureau.

13. STOP MARKING The marking of the product shall be stopped under intimation
to the Bureau if, at any time, there is some difficulty in maintaining the conformity of
their product to the specification, or the testing equipment goes out of order. The marking
may be resumed as soon as the defects are removed under intimation to Bureau.

13.1 The marking of the product shall be stopped immediately if directed to do so by

Bureau for any reason. The marking may then be resumed only after permission by the
Bureau. The information regarding resumption of marking shall also be sent to the Bureau.

14. PRODUCTION DATA The licensee shall maintain data for imported strand as per
enclosed proforma-1, which may be authenticated by Chartered Accountant or by the
licensee by giving affidavit (which may be required along with renewal application). The
licensee shall sent to the Bureau as per the enclosed proforma-2 and proforma-3 a
statement of quantity produced, marked and exported by him and the trade value thereof
during the half year ending 30 June and 31 December. This statement is required to be
forwarded to the Bureau on or before 31st day of July and January for the preceding half
year.
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IS 14268 : 1995 Formatted: Centered, Indent: First

line: 0.5", Tabs: 0.5", Left + 1",
UNCOATED STRESS RELIEVED LOW RELAXTION SEVEN PLY Left + 1.5", Left + 2", Left + 2.5",
STRAND FOR PRESTRRESSED CONCRETE Left + 3", Left + 3.5", Left + 4",
TABLE 1 LEVELS OF CONTROL Left + 4.5", Left + 4.75", Centered
+ 5", Left + 5.5", Left + 9", Right
(Para 7.0 of the Scheme of Testing Inspection)
Formatted: Centered

TEST DETAILS LEVELS OF CONTROL

Clause Requirements TEST METHOD No of Frequency Remarks
Clause Reference samples
4.1 i) Chemical 4.1.2 IS 14268: One Each consignment No testing is required if each
Composition 1995 consignment is accompanied with a
test certificate.
4.1 Surface 4.1.3 -do- One Each coil
condition
4.2 to Construction 4.2 to 4.5 -do- One Each coil Sample may be taken from outer end
4.5 & to lay of of the coil.
strand,
workmanship
and finish
6.1 Dimension, 6.1 -do- One Each coil -do-
tolerances and
nominal mass
6.2 Breaking 6.2.1 IS 14268: One From a group of 5 When a sample fails, test each coil till
strength 1995 coils 5 consecutive coils are found
6.2.2, (See also satisfactory then resume frequency of
7.1 IS 1521:1972) testing one coil at random from a
group of every 5 coils
6.2 Proof Load -do- -do- -do- -do- -do-
6.3 Elongation 6.3.1 and -do- -do- -do- -do-
7.1
6.4 Relaxation 6.4.2 to IS One Once in a month *
6.4.8 14268:1995

*This test shall be carried out on one sample once a month for 100 hrs. duration and the graph extrapolated to 1000 hrs. duration and
proper records kept. Test for 1000 hrs. shall be done once a year for one size. The selection of sample shall be so rotated that each size
(and class where applicable)covered in due course of time.
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ANNEXURE I
(Para 5.1 of the Scheme of Testing and Inspection) STANDARD
MARK
XYZ COMPANY
(Registered office Address and works address)

TEST CERTIFICATE FOR UNCOATED STRESS RELIEVED LOW RELAXATION

SEVEN-PLY SRAND FOR PRESTRESSED CONCRETE ACCORDING TO IS 14268:1995

TEST CERTIFICATE No.________________________________________________________________________________DATE_________

TO M/s_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

It is certified that the material described below fully conforms to IS: 14268:1995. Chemical composition and Mechanical properties
of the Product, as tested in Accordance with the Scheme of Testing and Inspection contained in the BIS Certification Marks Licence
CM/L_____________________ are as indicated below against each order No. .

(PLEASE REFER TO IS 14268:1995 FOR DETAILS OF SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS)

TEST RESULTS
Order Size Coil Lay length Nominal Mass Strand Dia of CHEMICAL ANALYSIS / MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
No. & Designation No. dia Individual C Si Mn S P Proof Breaking Elongation Relaxation REMARKS
Date & class Wire Load Load
mm kgf/mm
(mm) Kg/mm mm % % % % % kgf kgf %

Surface defects : a) Injurious flaws Absent

b) Imperfections Absent
c) Rusting Absent/slight but not sufficient to cause visible pits.

REMARK
SHIPPING ADVICES No. SIGNATURE:
WAGON NOS. DESIGNAATION:
FOR XYZ COMPANY
(It is suggested that size A-4 paper (210 x 297 mm) be used for this Test Certificate)
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