EN 1015-6:1998/A1:2006

Methods of test for mortar for masonry - Part 6: Determination of bulk density of fresh mortar

Modification to Foreword, Clause 2 and 7.2.2.

Prüfverfahren für Mörtel für Mauerwerk - Teil 6: Bestimmung der Rohdichte von Frischmörtel

Méthodes d'essai des mortiers pour maçonnerie - Partie 6: Détermination de la masse volumique apparente du mortier frais

Metode preskušanja zidarskih malt - 6. del: Ugotavljanje prostorninske mase sveže malte

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
• Ref Project: SIST EN 1015-6:1999/A1:2007 - Methods of test for mortar for masonry - Part 6: Determination of bulk density of fresh mortar

Relations

• Amends: EN 1015-6:1998 - Methods of test for mortar for masonry - Part 6: Determination of bulk density of fresh mortar
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 1015-6:1998/A1:2006 - Methods of test for mortar for masonry, Part 6 - covers the determination of bulk density of fresh mortar. This document is an amendment (A1:2006) to EN 1015-6:1998 prepared by CEN/TC 125 (Masonry). The amendment revises administrative and normative reference text and makes a specific editorial change to the test procedure clause dealing with the shock compaction method for filling test containers.

Key Topics and Requirements

• Scope: Specifies a standardized test method to measure the apparent bulk density (mass per unit volume) of fresh masonry mortar - a key property affecting workability, yield and mix proportioning.
• Amendments introduced (A1:2006):
  • Modifications to the Foreword wording and national implementation timing.
  • Revision of Clause 2 (Normative references): replaces explanatory text with the formal statement that referenced documents are indispensable and clarifies dated/undated references.
  • Deletion of the prefix "pr" before EN references throughout the text (editorial harmonization).
  • Change in Clause 7.2.2 (Filling and compaction by the shock method): removal of the sentence instructing reduction of shocks for mortars with air entraining agents.
• Test focus: Ensures consistent sample filling and compaction procedure so bulk density measurements are reproducible across laboratories and producers.

Applications

• Quality control and production:
  • Mortar manufacturers use the test to verify batch consistency and to control mix proportions.
  • Site and laboratory testing: construction laboratories and independent testing bodies use the method for acceptance testing and diagnostics.
• Design and specification:
  • Architects, specifiers and engineers reference bulk density results when calculating material quantities, structural loading, and thermal or acoustic properties influenced by mortar density.
• Research and development:
  • R&D teams evaluating new admixtures (including air-entraining agents) or alternative binders rely on standardized bulk density data for comparative studies.

Who Should Use This Standard

• Construction material testing laboratories
• Mortar and cement manufacturers
• Quality assurance personnel on construction projects
• Standards committees and product specifiers
• Academic and industrial researchers working on masonry materials

Related Standards

• EN 1015 series (other Parts): the EN 1015 family covers multiple test methods for masonry mortar (this amendment belongs to Part 6).
• National implementations: CEN members are required to adopt this amendment into national standards; the document is available in English, French and German, and may be translated by national bodies.

Keywords: EN 1015-6, bulk density, fresh mortar, mortar test method, masonry mortar, CEN, shock compaction, air entraining agents, normative references.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2007
Metode preskušanja zidarskih malt - 6. del: Ugotavljanje prostorninske mase sveže
malte
Methods of test for mortar for masonry - Part 6: Determination of bulk density of fresh
mortar
Prüfverfahren für Mörtel für Mauerwerk - Teil 6: Bestimmung der Rohdichte von
Frischmörtel
Méthodes d'essai des mortiers pour maçonnerie - Partie 6: Détermination de la masse
volumique apparente du mortier frais
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 1015-6:1998/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 1015-6:1998/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
December 2006
ICS 91.100.10
English Version
Methods of test for mortar for masonry - Part 6: Determination of
bulk density of fresh mortar
Méthodes d'essai des mortiers pour maçonnerie - Partie 6: Prüfverfahren für Mörtel für Mauerwerk - Teil 6:
Détermination de la masse volumique apparente du mortier Bestimmung der Rohdichte von Frischmörtel
frais
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 1015-6:1998; 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,
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