EN 1015-2:1998/A1:2006

Methods of test for mortar for masonry - Part 2: Bulk sampling of mortars and preparation of test mortars

Modification to Foreword, Clause 2, 3.3, 5.3 and 6.2.2.

Prüfverfahren für Mörtel für Mauerwerk - Teil 2: Probenahme von Mörteln und Herstellung von Prüfmörteln

Méthodes d'essai des mortiers pour maçonnerie - Partie 2: Echantillonage global des mortiers et préparation des mortiers pour essai

Metode preskušanja zidarskih malt - 2. del: Vzorčenje malt in priprava malt za preskušanje

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 05-Dec-2006
• Withdrawal Date: 29-Jun-2007
• ICS: 91.100.10 - Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 125 - Masonry
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 125/WG 4 - Test methods
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 06-Dec-2006
• Due Date: 15-Sep-2007
• Completion Date: 06-Dec-2006
• Directive: 305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
• Directive: 89/106/EEC - Construction products
• Mandate: M/116 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on masonry and related products
• Ref Project: SIST EN 1015-2:1999/A1:2007 - Methods of test for mortar for masonry - Part 2: Bulk sampling of mortars and preparation of test mortars

Relations

• Amends: EN 1015-2:1998 - Methods of test for mortar for masonry - Part 2: Bulk sampling of mortars and preparation of test mortars
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 1015-2:1998/A1:2006 is a CEN amendment to the European standard Methods of test for mortar for masonry - Part 2: Bulk sampling of mortars and preparation of test mortars. It updates the original 1998 standard and was approved by CEN on 26 October 2006. The amendment changes the foreword, normative references (Clause 2), definition section (Clause 3.3), bulk sample reduction (Clause 5.3) and mixer procedure (Clause 6.2.2). The standard governs how to obtain representative bulk samples of masonry mortar and how to prepare those samples as test mortars for laboratory testing.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope of amendment: Modifies Foreword, Clause 2 (normative references), Clause 3.3 (definitions), Clause 5.3 (reduction of bulk sample) and Clause 6.2.2 (mixer procedure).
• Normative references: Clause 2 wording updated to clarify applicability of cited documents (dated vs. undated references); all occurrences of "pr" preceding EN references are deleted.
• Definitions: The definition for "spot sample" is deleted and subsequent definitions are renumbered.
• Bulk sample reduction (Clause 5.3): Adds a specific caution - avoid segregation when lightweight or fibrous components are present during sample reduction to maintain representativity.
• Mixer procedure (Clause 6.2.2): Alters mixing times for the specified mixer referenced to EN 196-1 - first interval changed from 15 s to 30 s, second interval from 75 s to 60 s. These timing changes affect preparation of test mortars for consistent test conditions.

Practical applications and users

• Who uses it: testing laboratories, masonry product manufacturers, construction quality control engineers, inspection bodies, and standards organizations.
• Why it matters: Ensures representative sampling and repeatable preparation of test mortars for physical and mechanical testing (e.g., workability, strength, consistency), particularly important when mortars contain lightweight or fibrous additives.
• Benefits: Improved sample representativity, reduced risk of segregation-related errors, and harmonized mixing procedure that aligns with EN 196-1 for reliable test results.

Related standards

• EN 1015-2:1998 (base standard) - this amendment updates that document.
• EN 196-1 - referenced for mixer specification and mixing procedure.

Keywords: EN 1015-2, mortar testing, bulk sampling, test mortars, masonry standards, CEN amendment A1, mixer procedure, sample reduction, EN 196-1.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Methods of test for mortar for masonry - Part 2: Bulk sampling of mortars and preparation
of test mortars
Prüfverfahren für Mörtel für Mauerwerk - Teil 2: Probenahme von Mörteln und
Herstellung von Prüfmörteln
Méthodes d'essai des mortiers pour maçonnerie - Partie 2: Echantillonage global des
mortiers et préparation des mortiers pour essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 1015-2:1998/A1:2006
ICS:
91.100.10 Cement. Mavec. Apno. Malta Cement. Gypsum. Lime.
Mortar
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 1015-2:1998/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
December 2006
ICS 91.100.10
English Version
Methods of test for mortar for masonry - Part 2: Bulk sampling of
mortars and preparation of test mortars
Méthodes d'essai des mortiers pour maçonnerie - Partie 2: Prüfverfahren für Mörtel für Mauerwerk - Teil 2:
Echantillonage global des mortiers et préparation des Probenahme von Mörteln und Herstellung von Prüfmörteln
mortiers d'essai
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 1015-2:1998; it was approved by CEN on 26 October 2006.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this
amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such
national standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,
Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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