Static modulus of elasticity of Concrete in compression

1. What is the minimum number of cylindrical specimens needed for the test as per IS:516?
2. What should be the ratio of gauge length of the strain measuring apparatus (extensometers or strain gauges) to the diameter of test specimens?
3. How centering of the specimen is checked during the experiment?
4. On a concrete specimen of cylindrical compressive strength 27 MPa, longitudinal strains at basic and upper loading stress are 0.0001 and 0.0003. static modulus of elasticity will be