IS : 2185 ( Part 3 ) - 1984

(Superseding IS : 5482-1969)
(Reaffirmed 2015) ( Reaffirmed 2005 )
Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR
CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS
PART 3 AUTOCLAVED CELLULAR (AERATED )
CONCRETE BLOCKS

( First Revision )

First Reprint DECEMBER 1989

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 Indian_Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR
CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS
PART 3 AUTOCLAVE0 CELLULAR ( AERATED )
CONCRETE BLOCKS

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(B&S) ( Ministry of Railways), Lucknow
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SHRI K.P. %lOSRJlEE L+rsen 6 T&ro Ltd, Bombay<
SIM HARISJI N. MALANI ( Al:ernute )
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DIBE~OE (C & MDD-I ) Central Water Commission, New Delhi.
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SHBI T. A. E. D’SA The Concrete Associition of India, Bombay
Sasr N. C. Dnoaa~ ( Alknurtr )
SHRI A. V. GOKAli Cement Controlier ( Ministry of Industry)
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Indian Standard
SPiXIFICATION FOR
’ CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS
PART 3 AUTOCLAVED CELLULAR (AERATED )
CONCRETE BLOCKS

( First Revision)
0. FOREWORD

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0.1 This Indian Standard ( Part 3 ) ( First Revision ) was adopted by the

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0.2 A series of National Standards on the cellular concrete has been
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formulated so as to provide standard products for the construction

of buildings. Cellular concrete is a class of material which has been
developed commercially abroad and is coming in vogue in this country
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also. This specification is intended for cellular ( aerated ) concrete blocks

and its manufacture using the method of generation of gas by chemical
action, the details of which are broadly indicated in Appendix A. The
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Sectional Committee responsible--for the preparation of this standard has,

however, no intention’to freeze the method of manufacture to any one
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particular method.
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0.3 Concrete masonry, already extensively U+ in building construction

abroad, is likely to make very consider&e- headway in this country
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because of the many advantages, such as durability, strength and

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structural stability, fire resistance, insulation, and sound absorption it

possesses. Concrete masonry construction is also economical because of
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the following aspects:

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4 The units are relatively largeadd true in size and shape. This
ensures rapid qonstruction so that more wall is laid-per man-hour
than in other types of wall construction;

W Fmm jointrresult in considerable saving in mortar as compared

to normal masonry construction, and also in increasing the
strength of the wall, and

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c) The true plane surfaces obtained obviate necessity of plaster for

unimportant buildings situated in low rainfall areas; even when
plaster is used br any reason, the’ quantity required for
satisfactory coverage is significantly small.

0.3.1 Concrete masonry has an attractive appearance and is readily

adaptable to any rtyle of architecture. It lends itself bo a wide variety of
surface fmishes for both exterior and Werior walls. It may also be
finished with cement plaster, gauged with ltie or a plasticizer. Concrete
masonry units provide a strong mechanical key, uniting the concrete
masonry backing and the plaster finish in a strong permanent bond.

0.3.2 Autoclaved cellular ( aerated ) concrete’blocks are ,used for both

load bearing and. non-load bearing internal walls, partition and panel

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walls, inner leaf of cavity walls or as backing to brick masonry and for

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concrete frame construction when protected From weather by rendering

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, or by some other efficient treatment.

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0.4 This standard was first published in 1969 as “IS : 5482-1969
Specification for autoclaved cellular concrete blocks”. This first +sion
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is being issued as IS : 2185 ( Part 3 > 19W under the modified title
“Spec.&ation.for concrete masotiry units: Part 3 Autoclaved cellular
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( aerated ) concrete blo&ks” and supersedes the former standard

IS : W-1969. .Part 1 of this standard Covers hollow as& solid concrete
blocks of normal weight and Part 2 Covers hollow and solid light weight
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concrete blocks. Thii &cation in title is inte&ed far frcilitating the

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co-ordination of requirements of various types of concrete masonry units,

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covered under various Indian Standards.

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0.4.1 This standard incorporates significant modscations specially with

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regard to materials and physical requirements such as dimensions, surf&e

finish and texture. Requirement of fire resistance has heen omitted from
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this revision and thermal conductivity has been retained. A clause on

terminology has been added in this revision.
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this standard is complied with, the 6nal valw, ohserved or calculated,

expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall he rounded off in
accordance with IS : 2-196W. The number of sign&ant places retained
in the rounded off value should he the same as that of the specified
value in this standard.

rRuleafor rowding off numerical values (Ad).

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1.1 This standard (Part 3 ) covers the requirements of autoclaved cellular -

( aerated ) concrete blocks &ving density up to 1000 kg, ms.

2 TERMXNOLOGY

20 For the purpose of this standard, the following definitions shall

OpPlY.

21 AutocIivctt -Steam curing of concrete Products, sandlime bricks,

asbestos cement products, hydrous calcium silicate insulation Products, or
cement in an autoclave at maximum ambient temperatures generally
between 170 and 215oC.

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of which is greater than the corresponding dimension of a brick as
specified in IS : 33520197W,,and of such sixe and mass as to P&nit it to
be handled by one man. Furthermore, to .avoid czfusion with slabs and

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Panels, the height ‘of the block shall not exceed either its length or six
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2.3 Block Density - The adensity calculated by dividing the mass of a
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block by the overall volume, including holes or cavities and end recesses.

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2.5 Cmas Area -The total area occupied hy a block on its ~Jwdding
face, including areas of the cavities and end recess.
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2.6 H&&t-The vertical dimension of the exposed fice of a block,

excluding any tongue or other device designed to provide mechanical
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excluding any tongue or other device designed to provide rnec&&cal

keying.

Width -The external dimension of a block at the bedding plarre,

Y tasured at right angler to the length and height of the block.
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3. DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES

3.1 Concrete masonry building units shall be made in sixes and shapes to
fit different construction needs. They include stretcher, corner, double
corner or pier, jamb, header, bull nose, and partition block, and concrete
floor units.

3.2 Concrete Block - Concrete block shaI1be referred to by its nominal

dimensions. The term ‘nominal’ means that the dimension includes the
thicknessof the mortarjoint. Aitual dimensions shall be 10 mm short of
the nominal dimensions (or 6 mm short in special cases where finer
jointing*k specified).

3.2.1 The nominal dimensions of the concrete block shall be as follows:

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Width 100,150,200 or 250 mm

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and heights which will conform to the principles of modular co-ordipation.
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if so specified. In the case of special concrete masonry U&S such as jallie

or screan wall block and ornamental bl&, the specified sixes may not
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necessariljrapply.

3.2.3 The maximum variation in the length of the units shall not be
more than f 5 mm and the maximum variation in the height and width
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3.3 Subject to the tolerances speciflexl in 3.23 and the provisions of 3.4
the faces of masonry units shall be flat and rectangular, opposite faces
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3.4 Bhcks with Special Faces -Blocks with special fat& shall be
manufactured and supplied if so specified.
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a1 The autoclaved udlular c42nfx&abbckcsludi~~intwo
grades according to their compressive strengths as indicated in Table 1.

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Blocks &nd for Measuring Length of Cut
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(b) ~~w~s:oitieor for Checking Height of Whole

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helms N/mms N/mm% W/m.k
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Standardsmaybeusedatthe Eretlon ofthe manufacturer:
IS :269-1976 Spe&c&on fin o&nary and low heat Portland
cmnent (t&d mdsbn ).
IS : 455-1976 Specification for Portland slag cement ( third rwih )
IS : 1489-1976 Spe&cation for Portland poxwlana cement
(wnmdr&ioa)
IS : 6969-1973 specification for supersulphated cemext
IS: 8941-1978 Snec&atioh for rapid hardening Portland cement
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a limit of 26 percent in cement conforming to IS : 26%1976t. However,

it shall be ensured that blending of fly ash with cement ia as intimate as
possible, to achieve maximum unikmity.
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a Lime - The lime shall satisfy the requirementa fbr Class C lime
Speci6ed in IS : 712-19734.
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concrete bloclu shall conform to the following requlrementx

4 Saad - Conformiug to IS : 383-lYi@ except for the grading

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which may be made to suit the product and the silica content
shall not be lc0 than 86 percent.
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b) &?? A&- Confbrmlng to IS : 3812-1981* with loss on ignition

notmorethan6percent.
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5A Water-The water wed in the manufacture of concrete masonry
uairrsbrrllkffssApmmutethaim~tocontrattur~~or.
mrc(ap-lih!lyltaecttbrcIcerrc c in the unit8 and shall meet the
‘ecfuinarmb of IS : 446+978$.

!iSAddi$ivea or Am -Additives or admixtures may be

added either as additives to the cement during manufacture, or as
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admutum to the concrete mix. Additives or admixtures used in tht
lMn&umxof coacretemaefmryunitamaybez
a) acceierating, water-redo&g and air-entraining admixtures
couformixg to Is : 910~197*.
b) waterproofing agents conforming to IS : 2645-1975$, and
c) colouring pigmen&

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The aerated structure or the ce& ofLe celhtlar concrete blocks shall
be fbrmed by generation of a gas by chemical action, with &&mix, prior
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to hardening with the aid of suitable chemical foaming a- and

mixing devices. The c&s in the block shall be distributed evenly
throughout its volume. Broad principl& for the manufacture of the
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autoclaved cellular concrete blocks are given in Appendix A for guidana

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7.1 Concrete nmsonry, units can be given a variety of surfacre textures

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proper selection, grading, and proportioning of aggregates at the time of

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manufacture. Textures may also be developed by treating the face ofthe

units whiie. still green by wire brushimg or combiig, by sligw eroding
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the surface by playing a fme spray of water upon it, and by sphtting
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(@it block). Colour may be introduced by incorporating non-fading

mineral pigments in the facing concrete, or by applying a coloured
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ament grout or paint to the face of the units soon after they are removeif
from the mot+; Selected coloured aggregates may also be used.in the
facing and exposed by washing with water or dilute hydrochloric acid. .

Wade ofpra&ce for plain and reinforced concrete ( Wd.mrLim).

$+&catbn for admiaura for concrpte.
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72 ~~‘elllmade ccexrete mawzxiry . may not require plaster in Coucof

unimportant. buildings in low rainfall areas; two or three coa@ of a cement
‘point being sut%cientto render it resistant to rain water. If, howeve+ it is
intended to plaster concrete masonry, the block shall have a sufficleatly
rough surface to afford a good key to the plaster. Waterproogng
admixtum. may he used fot.preparing the plaster.

8.1 General - All units rhall be ‘sound and free of cracks or other d&cur
which interfere with the proper placing of unit or impair the strength or
performance of the construction. Minor chipping resulting from the
customary methods of handling during delivery, shall not be deemed
grounds for rejection.

8.X.1 Where units are to be used in exposed wall construction, the face

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9.2 Dirneasions -The overall dime-ions of the units when measured
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mentioned in 3.2.3.
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9.3 Block Deasity - The block density shal&,conform to the require- ._

ments specified in Table 1 when tested in accordance. with 9.1. _
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8.5 Theraual Conductivity ---The thermal conductivity shall not

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exceed the values specified in Table 1 when tested in accordance

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S.6 Urying Shriukage -The drying shrinkage shall be not more than
095 percent for Grade 1 blocks and @ 10 percent for Grade 2 blocks when
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$1 Block Density -The block density shall be determined in the ’

manner described in IS : 6441( Part 1 )- 1972*.

-*Methodsof test for autociaved ceIIuIar coacrete p;oduct~: Pa& I Detefmin8tion of

uait weight or bulk density and moist&se conteat.

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62 Gompressive Strength --The compressive strength shall be
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detemmd in accordance with IS : 644i( Part 5 j-1972*.

9.3 Tbesmal ~~d&vity -The thermal Conductivity ihall be

determined in kccordance with IS :‘3346-19807.

9.4 Drying Shrinkage -- The dry&g shrink e’ shall be determiried .in

the manner described in IS : 6441 ( Part 2 )-I99 2:.

10. SAMPLING

10.1 Lot - In any consignment, all the blocks of the same size and from
the same batch of manufacture shall be grouped together into a minimum
number of groups of 10 000 blocks or less. Each such group shall

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be arranged in a serial order. Starting from any random block every rth
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block may be selected till the requisite number is obtained, I heing the
integral part of N/2+, wbere #is the lot size.

10.3 The required number of blocks shall be taken at regular intervals

during the loading of the vehicle or the unloading of the vehicle depencl-
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ing on whether sample is’to be taken before delivery or after delivery.

When this is not practicable, the sample shall be taken from the stack in
w&h case the required number of blocks shall be taken at random
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from across the top of the stacks, the sides accessible and from the
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interior of the stacks by opening trenches from the top.

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10.4 The sample of blocks shall be marked for future identification of the
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consignment it represents. The blocks shall in? kept under cover and
protected from extreme conditions of temperatrlre, relative humidity and
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wind until. they are required for test. The tests shall be undertaken as
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soon as practicable after the sample has been taken.

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10.5.1 AH the 24 blocks shall be checked for dimensions and inspected

for visual defects.
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*Methods of test for iiutckla~cd celh~lar concrete products: Part 5 Determination of
compressive strength.
tbfethods for the drtermiwtion’ of tlwtmal conductivity of thermal insulation
m;cteriak ( two slab. g(ttw:l**d~h&-plate metbed ) (jolt trm&+~ ).
$Melhods of teat far autocla&d cellular concrete products : Part 2 Determination
al dryi= shrinbge.

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 lU.!Z Out of thb24 blocks, 12 blocks shall be subjected to the test for
compressive streugth, 3 blocks to the test fbr de&y, 3 blochs to the test for
thermal conductivity, and 3 blocks to the test for drying shrinhage. The
remaining 3 blocks shall be reserved for re-test for drying shrinkage if a
need arises.

11.1 The number of blocks with dimensions outside the tolerance limit
and or with visual defects, among those inspected, shall not be more than
two.

1Lg For density, the mean value shall be within the range specified in
Table 1.

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mined. The test results shall be grouped into groups of 4 and individual
values of ranges shall be determined and the average range a calculated

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from these values and shall satisfy the following condition:
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la.4 For thermal conductivity, the mean value shall be equal to or less
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lid I’or drying shrinkage, all the test specimens shall satisfy the
requiruments of the test. If one or more specimens fail to satisfy the
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requirements, the remaining 3 blocks shall be subjected to these tests. All

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121 The manufacturer shall satisfy himself that the masonry units
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conform to the requirements of this specification and, if requested, shah

supply a certikate to this effect to the purchaser or his representative.
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13.XIf the purchaser or his representative requires independent tests, the :.

samples shall be taken before or immediately after delivery, at the option
of the purchaser or his representative and the tests shall be carriod out in
accordauce with this specification.

13.!2 The manufacturer shall supply free of charge the units required for
testing.

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14. STORAGE
14.1 General requirements of storage of autoclaved cellular ( aerated )
concrete blocks shall be as described in IS : 40&-1977*.

13.1 Each lot of concrete masonry units manufactured in accordance

Gith tbia speci&ation shall be suitably marked with the fiAtowing
informatiom

a) The Identification of the manufacture;

b) The grade and block density of the unit; and

4 The month and year of manufacture.

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the principal ones of which are the following:

a) By the formation of gas by chemical reaction within the mass

during the liquid or plastic stage, in the same way as carbon
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SRBI H. S. PMPZCHA Hhduuan Prefab Ltd New Delhi
DE N. RAG~AVTINDRA Cement R-arch Institute of India, New Delhi
SXRI v. IbYALIXGAX Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd, Neyveli
SUI K. A. RAYABEAUBAN (A&era&e)
DB A. V. R. RAO National BuiMings Organization, New Delhi
SIIRI J. SEX GVPTA (Altemtie )
SEBI B. G. SHIXXE 1). G. Shirk k Co Ltd, Pune
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S~~~IUTEJCY~~ ENamEn ( P & S ) Tarnil Nadu HousingKoard, Madras
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