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IS 9284:1979 is the Indian Standard (BIS) for method of test for abrasion resistance of concrete. This standard specifies the method for determining the abrasion resistance of concrete using a standard apparatus. It outlines the preparation of test specimens, the procedure for abrading the surface with a rotating disc and an abrasive powder, and the calculation of wear based on depth measurement.
Method of test for abrasion resistance of concrete
Overview
Status
Current
Usage level
Specialized
Domain
Materials Science — Cement, Concrete, Aggregates and RCC
! This test is highly sensitive to the planeness of the specimen surface; ensure proper preparation.
! The results are primarily for comparing the performance of different concrete mixes in a laboratory setting, not for predicting the exact service life of a structure.
! Strictly adhere to the specified type (Silicon Carbide) and size (180-micron) of the abrasive powder as it is a critical parameter.
EN 13892-3:2014CEN (European Committee for Standardization), Europe
HighCurrent
Methods of test for screed materials - Part 3: Determination of wear resistance-Böhme
Both standards specify the Böhme disc method for determining the abrasion resistance of hardened cementitious surfaces.
BS EN 13892-3:2014BSI (British Standards Institution), UK
HighCurrent
Methods of test for screed materials. Determination of wear resistance. Böhme
This is the UK national adoption of EN 13892-3, making it functionally identical to the European standard.
DIN 52108:1984DIN (Deutsches Institut für Normung), Germany
HighWithdrawn
Testing of inorganic non-metallic materials; wear test using the grinding wheel according to Böhme
This is the original German standard on which the IS 9284 method is based, sharing the same fundamental apparatus and procedure.
ASTM C779 / C779M - 19ASTM International, USA
MediumCurrent
Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Horizontal Concrete Surfaces
Procedure A of this standard uses a revolving disc concept, but the apparatus, abrasive, and test procedure differ significantly from the Böhme test.
Key Differences
≠The Indian standard has a broader scope for 'concrete', whereas EN 13892-3 is specifically for 'screed materials', which are typically cementitious floor toppings.
≠EN 13892-3 provides more stringent and detailed specifications for the abrasive material, requiring artificial corundum conforming to ISO 8486-1 (grade F80), while IS 9284 gives a more general grain size distribution.
≠Modern standards like EN 13892-3 specify tighter manufacturing tolerances for the test apparatus (e.g., test track diameter, disc flatness) compared to the 1979 Indian standard.
≠The EN standard is part of an integrated series (EN 13892) and cross-references other modern standards for procedures like specimen conditioning, whereas IS 9284 is more of a standalone document.
Key Similarities
≈Both standards are based on the identical 'Böhme' test principle, using a rotating disc, a standard load, and a loose abrasive to wear the specimen's surface.
≈The specified test load in both IS 9284 and EN 13892-3 is the same: 294 N (approximately 30 kgf).
≈Both standards prescribe the same test duration and procedure, consisting of 16 cycles, with each cycle comprising 22 revolutions of the test disc.
≈The method for evaluating results is consistent, with both standards requiring the measurement of mass loss to calculate the total volume loss, which represents the abrasion wear.
Parameter Comparison
Parameter
IS Value
International
Source
Test Load
294 ± 3 N (30 ± 0.3 kgf)
294 ± 3 N
EN 13892-3:2014
Specimen Size
70.6 mm cube
71 ± 1.5 mm cube
EN 13892-3:2014
Disc Rotation Speed
30 ± 1 rpm
30 ± 1 rpm
EN 13892-3:2014
Total Revolutions
352 (16 cycles of 22 revolutions)
352 (16 cycles of 22 revolutions)
EN 13892-3:2014
Abrasive Material
Artificial corundum with specified grain size
Artificial fused alumina (corundum) conforming to ISO 8486-1, grade F80
EN 13892-3:2014
Abrasive Quantity per Cycle
20 g
20 ± 0.5 g
EN 13892-3:2014
Test Track Mean Diameter
220 mm
220 ± 1 mm
EN 13892-3:2014
Result Expression
Loss in volume (cm³)
Loss in volume (cm³)
EN 13892-3:2014
⚠ Verify details from original standards before use
Key Values6
Quick Reference Values
Test specimen size7.06 cm cubes
Pressure on specimen294 N (30 kgf)
Abrasive charge per test2 kg of 180-micron Silicon Carbide powder
Water mixed with abrasive charge0.5 litres
Duration of grinding2 minutes
Rotational speed of grinding lap60 rpm
Key Formulas
Wear (mm) = Σ(Initial Reading - Final Reading) / Number of points measured