Pulverized Fuel Ash-Cement Bricks — IS 16720 (2018) Testing

IS 16720:2018 covers Pulverized Fuel Ash-Cement Bricks, which are intended for use in building construction. BIS identifies the product specifically under this standard for conformity assessment and certification purposes.

The standard provides class designations for pulverized fuel ash-cement bricks based on their specified performance requirements. BIS laboratory scope currently lists classes including 3.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5 and 15.

Testing under IS 16720:2018 includes important properties such as dimensions, density, compressive strength, drying shrinkage and water absorption. These tests help assess whether the bricks meet the applicable specification.

Compressive strength testing determines the load-bearing performance of pulverized fuel ash-cement bricks and helps establish whether the product meets the strength requirements associated with its specified class under IS 16720:2018.

Yes. Water absorption is one of the specified tests for pulverized fuel ash-cement bricks. The testing helps evaluate how much water the bricks absorb and supports assessment of their conformity with the requirements of IS 16720:2018.

Yes. Dimensional requirements form an important part of IS 16720:2018. BIS laboratory scopes include testing of brick length, width, height and other specified dimensions, helping verify consistency with the standard.

The BIS product manual specifies a sample size of 30 bricks for all tests under IS 16720:2018. This sampling requirement is used as reference for certification and conformity assessment activities.

Yes. BIS provides a product manual for IS 16720:2018 for certification under Scheme-I of the BIS Conformity Assessment Regulations, 2018. Testing is an important part of demonstrating product conformity before applicable certification activities.