BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

(Eastern Region Office, Kolkata)

DRAFT PRODUCT CERTIFICATION MANUAL FOR COMMENTS

Our Ref: DDGE/22/IS 6006 Dated: 20 Feb 2014

Sub: Draft manual for IS 6006

This has reference to CMD circular CMD:1/31 dated:11 Nov 2013 on the above subject. In this connection,
please find enclosed the draft product certification manuals as per details below:

UNCOATED STRESS RELIEVED STRAND FOR PRESTRESSED

CONCRETE
Kindly examine the draft product certification manual and forward your comments on the draft to ERO at
[email protected] , in the format given below:

Sl no Clause no/page no Comment

Last date for comments: 05 March 2014.

(Product Certification Officer)

ERO

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 PM/IS 6006

Revision Number 00

Effective Date-------

Draft
PRODUCT MANUAL
ON
UNCOATED STRESS RELIEVED STRAND
FOR PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
AS PER IS 6006:1983
(Incorporating Amendment No. 4)

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

MANAK BHAVAN, 9, BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG,

NEW DELHI 110002

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 AMENDMENT SHEET

Sl No Page No Amendment no. Amendment dt Remarks / Reasons for amendment

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FOREWORD

This standard was first published by Bureau of Indian Standards in 1970 to cover the
requirements of strands used in prestressed concrete work. The standard was revised in 1983.
During revision, significant modifications incorporated relating to physical requirements of
nominal mass of strand and proof load and the sample size for tensile test. Further, SI units have
been adopted in the revision and references to related Indian Standards appearing in the standard
have been updated. In the formulation of this standard, due weight age has been given to
international co-ordination among the standards and practices prevailing in different countries in
addition to relating it to the practices in the field in this country.

This Manual for Uncoated Stress Relieved Strand for Prestressed Concrete provides general
guidelines for various aspect related to certification of the above product.

This document is intended for internal use by BIS officers only.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section No Title Pages

------ Amendment Sheet 01
------ Foreword 02
------ Table of Contents 03
1 Product Description
1.1 Product Description 04
1.2 Latest Indian Standard Number with Product Title and Number of Amendments 04
1.3 List of referred Indian Standards for raw materials / components and test methods 04
1.4 Check-list for submission of an application for grant of licence 05-06
2 Raw Materials / Components
2.1 List of important Raw Materials 07
3 Manufacturing Process and In-process Quality Controls
3.1 Description of Manufacturing Process(es) 08
3.2 Infrastructure for production 08
4 Certification Criteria
4.1 Identification of Critical Requirements of the Indian Standard 09
4.2 Scheme of Testing and Inspection 10-14
4.3 Marking Fee Rates 15
4.4 Grouping Guidelines, if any 15
4.5 Guidelines for writing Scope of Licence 15
4.6 Guidelines for Inclusion of new Varieties 15
4.7 Sample size, including guidelines for drawal of separate samples when samples are 15
required to be sent to different labs for testing
4.8 Manner of Sealing of Sample(s) 15
4.9 Whether remnants of sample(s) are returnable / non-returnable, to be scrapped / used, 15
to be deshaped before disposal In case of safety items), any other precaution required
for dealing with remnants
4.10 Procedure to be followed for destroying / deshaping / recycling the product that does 15
not meet the quality parameters during regular production
5 Inspection and Testing
5.1 Packing Material requirement (for Packing / Dispatch of Samples) 15
5.2 List of Test Equipment / Facilities with requirement and frequency of Calibration 15
5.3 Status of Test Facilities in BIS Labs and OSLs with Testing Charges, and 15-17
approximate time required for testing by BIS labs / OSLs
5.4 Whether GOL will be based on Factory testing basis or Independent testing basis or 17
Mixed (factory testing basis plus independent testing of some raw materials)
5.5 Tests to be carried out in the Factory in case of Applicant / Verification Samples / 17
Surveillance / Market Samples / Raw Material Samples to be got tested, if any

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Section I: Product Description

1.1 Description of Product(s)

Two Wire Strand - The nominal diameter, the nominal crosssectional area and the nominal mass per unit
length of the strand shall be as given in Table 1. The two wire strand shall be designated by the number of
element wires ( plies) and the diameter of the element wire making the strand, for example, 2-ply 2 mm
strand will mean a strand consisting of t\VO element wires of diameter 2 0 mrn each.

Two wire strand

Three Wire Strand - The nominal diameter, the nominal crosssectional area and the nominal mass per unit
length of the strand shall be as given in Table 1. The three wire strand shall be designated by the number
of element wires ( plies ) and the diameter of the element wire making the strand, for example, 3-ply 3
mm strand will mean a strand consisting of three element wires of diameter 3.0 mm each.

Three wire strand

Seven wire strand - The nominal diameter, nominal cross sectional area and nominal mass per unit length
of the strand shall be as given in Table 2. The nominal diameter of strand shall be measured across the
crown of the wires. The seven wire strand shall be designated by the approximate overall diameter of the
strand and number of element wires ( plies) making the strand, for example, 6.3 mm 7-ply strand will
mean a strand of approximate diameter 6.3 mm and made out of seven ( six outer and one central) wires.

Seven wire strand

Class 1and Class 2

The tolerance on the nominal diameter of the element wire in case of two wire and three wire strands and
the tolerance on the nominal diameter of the strand in case of seven wire strand shall be as given in
"Tables 1 and 2 respectively.

1.2 Latest Indian Standard Number with Product Title and Number of Amendments
IS 6006:1983, No. of Amendments 4.

1.3 List of referred Indian Standards for raw materials / components and test methods
IS No. Title
IS 228 relevant parts Method for chemical analysis of steel
IS 1608/ISO 6892 Metallic Materials - Tensile Testing at Ambient Temperature
IS 1387 General requirements for The supply of metallurgical materials

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1.4 Check-list for submission of an application for grant of licence

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Section II: Raw Materials / Components

2.1 List of important Raw Materials / components, including those which are required to
conform to the relevant Indian Standards

Wire
The base metal shall be carbon steel of such quality that when drawn to suitable round
wire sizes and fabricated into proper strand sizes and properly stress relieved after
stranding, shall have the properties and characteristics as prescribed in this specification.

The element wire to be used for strand shall be cold-drawn from plain carbon steel and
shall contain not more than 0.050 percent of sulphur and not more than 0050 percent of
phosphorus, when tested in accordance with relevant parts of IS : 228.

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Section III: Manufacturing Process and In-process Quality Controls

3.1 Description of Manufacturing Process(es)

Wire

The wire used in the manufacture of the strand shall be well and cleanly drawn to the specified
dimensions and shall be sound and free from splits, surface flaws, piping, and any other defects
likely to impair its use in the manufacture of the strand and the performance of the strand -in
prestressed concrete.

Strand
The seven wire strand shall have a centre wire at least 1.5 percent greater in diameter than the
surrounding wires enclosed tightly by six helically placed outer wires with a uniform length of
lay of at least 12 times but not more than 16 times of the nominal diameter of the strand. The
length of lay for the two and three wire strands shall be uniform throughout and shall be 24 to 36
times the diameter of element wire. The wires in the strand shall be so formed that they shall not
unravel when the strand is cut and they shall not fly out of position when the strand is cut without
seizing.

Joint-There shall be no strand joints or strand splices in any length of the completed strand unless
specifically permitted by the purchaser. During process of manufacture of individual wires for
stranding, welding is permitted only prior to or at the size of the last heat treatment ( patenting ).
During fabrication of the 7 wire strand, butt-welded joints maybe made in the individual wires,
provided there is not more than one such joint in any 45 m section of the completed strand.

Note - When specifically ordered as weldless grade, a product free of welds shall be supplied. When this
grade is specified, no welds or joints are permitted except as detailed in 3.3.2 of the specification.

Stress Relieving or Strand - After stranding, all strands shall be subjected to a stress-relieving.
Stress relieving shall be carried out as a continuous process on a length of strand by uncoiling and
running through any suitable form of heating to produce the prescribed mechanical properties.
Temper colours, which may result front the stress-relieving operation, shall be considered normal
for the finished appearance of the strand. After stress relieving, the strand shall be reformed into
coils or wound on to reels, having core diameter of sufficient size and in any case not less than
600 rom to ensure that the strand will layout straight.

The finished strand shall be uniform in diameter and shall be free from injurious flaws and
imperfections. The strand shall not be oiled or greased. Slight rusting, provided it is not sufficient
to cause pits visible to the naked eye, shall not be a cause for rejection.

Typical Flow chart:

Wire Winding on bobbin on winding machine Stranding Stress relieving

3.2 Infrastructure for production

i) Stranding Machine, ii) Bobbin winding machine, iii) Stress Relieving Furnace with Lead Bath

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Section IV: Certification Criteria

4.1 Identification of Critical Requirements of the Indian Standard

Breaking Strength - The breaking load of finished stress relieved strand determined in accordance with
7.1, shall not be less than the values given in Table 3 of specification.

Proof Load - The 0.2 percent proof load of the strand tested in accordance with 7.2, shall be not less'
than the values specified in Table 3 of the specification

Elongation - Elongation of the strand measured on a gauge length of not less than 600 rom by means of a
suitable extensometer attached to the test piece shall be not less than 35 percent immediately prior to
fracture of any of the component wire

Relaxation - The relaxation stress in the wire, when tested in accordance with 7.4 shall not exceed
5percent of the initial stress as specified in 7.4 at the end of 1 000 h. Alternatively the manufacturer shall
provide proof that the quality of wire supplied is such as to comply with this requirement.

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4.2 Scheme of Testing and Inspection: DOC/STI/6006/3/September 1985

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4.3 Marking Fee Rates

Unit- 1 Tonne ; Rate: Rs 20.80 per tonne

Minimum Marking Fee: Rs. 39, 200/- (Large Scale units),
Rs. 32,200/- (Small Scale untits) ;

4.4 Grouping Guidelines, if any

None at present. Separate samples needs to be drawn for each variety.

4.5 Guidelines for writing Scope of Licence

Example: Uncoated stress relieved strand for prestressed concrete, Designation- 3 Ply-3mm
4.6 Guidelines for Inclusion of new Varieties

None at present.

4.7 Sample size, including guidelines for drawal of separate samples when samples are required to
be sent to different labs for testing

Quantity: 3 mts + 50g drilling (for chemical testing)

4.8 Manner of Sealing of Sample(s):

Drillings may be sealed in polyethylene / paper packets with wax seal and BIS sample tag. Finished
product samples may be bundled together with wax seal and BIS sample tag

4.9 Remnants of sample(s): May be disposed off

4.10 Procedure to be followed for destroying / deshaping / recycling the product that does not meet
the quality parameters during regular production: To be scrapped after deshaping

Section V: Inspection and Testing

5.1 Packing Material requirement (to be available in factory at all times) for Packing / Dispatch of
Samples

Drillings ( if drawn ) Polyethylene / Paper packets

Finished product- Any appropriate packing

5.2 List of required Test Equipment / Facilities with requirement and frequency of Calibration

The list of test equipment (at Sl. No. 23, above) is to be prepared / provided by CL

5.3 Status of Test Facilities in BIS Labs and OSLs with Testing Charges, and approximate time
required for testing by BIS labs / OSLs

Testing
Lab Quantity Lab Type Remarks
Facility

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IS Number :- IS 6006 - 0 : 1983

EROL 3 mts + 50g Mech P Relaxation test

Mech-
NROL 3 mts + 50g drilling (chem) P except proof stress and relaxation test
P/Chem-C

SROL 3 mts + 50g Mech P Excl strs.relexation test, proof load only byt c

Mech-
WROL 3 mts + 50g P Relaxation Test
P/Chem-C

IS No. Testing Charges Remarks

IS 6006 : 1970 Rs 675/- partial testing

Testing Facility:: C=Complete Test facility / P=Partial Test Facility/ N=No Test Facility

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 List of Outside Recognized Laboratories

Remarks

IS Number :- IS 6006 -
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Name of the Recognized Laboratory Lab Code Testing Charges UNCOATED STRESS
No.
RELIEVED STRAND
FOR PRESTRESSED
CONCRETE

1 National Metallurgical Laboratory 6107814 Not recognized by BIS.

Unit, Facilities of the lab are
CSIR Complex, being utilized by BIS in
Tharamani special case as and when
Chennai-600113 required.
Tamilnadu
Contact : The Deputy Director
Tel : 2350077, 2352122
Fax : 44-2350973

5.4 Whether Grant of Licence will be based on:

Independent testing basis

5.5 Details of tests

In applicant cases the following needs to be drawn

Product sample for Mechanical tests. Drillings from wire for chemical tests.

During surveillance visits / market samples only product samples needs to be drawn

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