Question

Which IS code gives details regarding the tests for weathering on building stones?

(a) IS 1121 part 2

(b) IS 1125

(c) IS 1121 part 4

(d) IS 1126

I had been asked this question during an interview.

This intriguing question comes from Tests on Stones topic in portion Materials for Construction of Basic Civil Engineering

Answer 1

Correct answer is (b) IS 1125

To explain I would say: IS 1121 part 2 gives details about transverse strength, IS 1121 part 4 about shear strength and IS 1126 about the durability of building stones.