4.8 - International Standards and Codes for Cement
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What does BIS stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the organization responsible for standards in India.
What is ASTM known for?
💡 Hint: It's a society based in the USA.
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What does IS: 1489 pertain to?
💡 Hint: Consider which types of cement are commonly specified in India.
True or False: ASTM standards are only relevant to the USA.
💡 Hint: Think about the global applications of these standards.
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Given the significance of ASTM standards, create a proposal for a cement company to improve their current testing practices based on these standards.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact on quality assurance.
Discuss in detail the consequences of ignoring BS EN standards in international cement trade.
💡 Hint: What happens when countries don’t recognize each other’s products?
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