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IS 2720 — Parts List (Methods of Test for Soils)

Complete list of all 19 parts of IS 2720 — methods of test for soils.

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Definition

IS 2720 (Methods of Test for Soils) is published as 19 separate Parts, each covering a distinct test method or aspect. Use this page to find the right Part for your query.

(1) Part 1 (1983): Methods of Test for Soils: Part 1 Preparation of dry soil sample for various tests

(2) Part 2 (1973): Methods of test for soils - Determination of water content

(3) Part 3 (1980): Methods of Test for Soils: Part 3 Determination of specific gravity

(4) Part 4 (1975): Methods of Test for Soils - Grain Size Analysis

(5) Part 4 (1985): Methods of test for soils - Grain size analysis

(6) Part 5 (1985): Methods of test for soils - Determination of liquid and plastic limits

(7) Part 6 (1972): Methods of test for soils - Part 6: Determination of liquid and plastic limits

(8) Part 7 (1980): Methods of test for soils - Determination of water content-dry density relation using light compaction

(9) Part 8 (1983): Methods of test for soils - Determination of water content-dry density relation using heavy compaction

(10) Part 10 (1991): Methods of test for soils - Determination of unconfined compressive strength

(11) Part 11 (1986): Methods of test for soils - Determination of shear strength parameters of a soil by consolidated undrained triaxial compression test with pore water pressure measurement

(12) Part 12 (1981): Methods of test for soils - Part 12: Determination of shear strength parameters of soil by triaxial compression test (Undrained conditions)

(13) Part 13 (1986): Methods of test for soils - Direct shear test

(14) Part 14 (1968): Methods of test for soils - Part 14: Determination of density of soil, field method (Sand replacement method)

(15) Part 15 (1986): Methods of test for soils - Determination of consolidation properties

(16) Part 16 (1987): Methods of test for soils - Laboratory determination of CBR

(17) Part 17 (1986): Methods of test for soils - Part 17: Determination of compaction properties (Standard Proctor)

(18) Part 18 (1987): Methods of test for soils - Part 18: Determination of compaction properties (Modified Proctor)

(19) Part 30 (1980): Methods of test for soils - Determination of in-situ shear strength by vane shear test

Typical values
Part 1Methods of Test for Soils: Part 1 Preparation of dry soil sample for various tes
Part 2Methods of test for soils - Determination of water content
Part 3Methods of Test for Soils: Part 3 Determination of specific gravity
Part 4Methods of Test for Soils - Grain Size Analysis
Part 4Methods of test for soils - Grain size analysis
Part 5Methods of test for soils - Determination of liquid and plastic limits
Part 6Methods of test for soils - Part 6: Determination of liquid and plastic limits
Part 7Methods of test for soils - Determination of water content-dry density relation
Part 8Methods of test for soils - Determination of water content-dry density relation
Part 10Methods of test for soils - Determination of unconfined compressive strength
Where used
  • Soil/material testing for site investigation (IS 2720)
  • Tender specifications referencing IS 2720 test methods
  • Lab QA/QC where the specific Part determines the protocol
Acceptance / threshold
Use the appropriate Part per the test required; cite the Part number on lab reports and TBT (To Be Tested) callouts.
Site example
For consolidation test of clayey soil: use IS 2720 Part 11. For Atterberg limits: use Part 5. The full list (above) maps every test method to the specific Part to cite.
Frequently asked
How many parts does IS 2720 have?
IS 2720 (Methods of Test for Soils) is published as 19 parts. See list above.
Which part of IS 2720 covers [specific test]?
Search this page for the test name — each part is mapped to its test method in the list above.
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