EN 13263-1:2005/prA1
(Amendment)Silica fume for concrete - Part 1: Definitions, requirements and conformity criteria
Silica fume for concrete - Part 1: Definitions, requirements and conformity criteria
Silikastaub für Beton - Teil 1: Definitionen, Anforderungen und Konformitätskriterien
Fumées de silice pour béton - Partie 1: Définitions, exigences et critères de conformité
Mikro silika za beton - 1. del: Definicije, zahteve in merila skladnosti
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 104 - Concrete ( performance, production, placing and compliance criteria )
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 104/WG 9 - Silica fume for concrete
- Current Stage
- 5060 - Closure of Vote - Formal Approval
- Start Date
- 07-Jan-2009
- Due Date
- 23-Dec-2009
- Completion Date
- 07-Jan-2009
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 19-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
Overview
EN 13263-1:2005/prA1 is a European standard developed by CEN/TC 104 focusing on silica fume for concrete, specifically setting out the definitions, requirements, and conformity criteria for this critical concrete additive. Silica fume is a highly reactive pozzolanic material used to enhance the properties of concrete, improving strength, durability, and resistance to aggressive environments.
This amended version of the standard introduces a new classification for silica fume based on silicon dioxide (SiO₂) content, expanding the scope to include products with as low as 80% SiO₂ content, thereby accommodating a broader range of silica fume products legally available on the market. The document provides essential guidance for manufacturers, suppliers, testing laboratories, and construction professionals to ensure consistent quality and performance of silica fume in concrete applications.
Key Topics
- Definitions: Clear and precise terminology related to silica fume used in concrete production, aligned with updated references such as EN 196-7:2007.
- Silicon Dioxide Content:
- Class 1: Minimum 85% SiO₂ by mass.
- Class 2: Minimum 80% SiO₂ by mass - newly introduced to cover additional products.
- Testing and Reference Methods: Describes the standardized test methods for determining the silicon dioxide content and other properties, referencing EN 196-2 and updates in test methodologies such as flow table consistency.
- Conformity Criteria: Specifies the quality parameters that silica fume must meet to ensure reliable performance in concrete mixes, including the classification and proper documentation requirements.
- Documentation Requirements: Guidance on labeling, certification, and reporting to verify type, class (1 or 2), and compliance with EN 13263-1:2005/prA1 standards.
- Normative References and Bibliography: Updated to include EN 196-7:2007, EN 45020:2006, ISO 9000:2005, and ISO 3534-1:2006, ensuring harmonized terminology and quality management practices.
Applications
Silica fume compliant with EN 13263-1:2005/prA1 is primarily used as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM) in concrete technology, leading to significant improvements including:
- Enhanced Concrete Strength: Silica fume contributes to higher compressive and tensile strengths by refining the microstructure.
- Improved Durability: Reduces permeability, enhancing resistance to chloride ingress, chemical attack, and corrosion of reinforcing steel.
- Resistance to Abrasion and Freeze-Thaw Cycles: Ideal for infrastructure exposed to harsh environments.
- Optimized Concrete Workability and Reduced Water Demand: Balances workability while maintaining mechanical properties.
This standard benefits producers and users involved in the manufacturing of structural, precast, and specialty concrete products, ensuring silica fume quality aligns with performance expectations in construction projects across Europe and beyond.
Related Standards
- EN 196-2 - Methods of testing cement: Chemical analysis, including silicon dioxide determination.
- EN 196-7 - Sampling of cement, updated to 2007 edition reflecting changes in sample definition.
- EN 413-2 - Methods for testing silica fume flow table consistency.
- EN 45020:2006 - Standardization vocabulary supporting consistent terminology.
- ISO 9000:2005 - Quality management fundamentals, relevant to silica fume production quality assurance.
- ISO 3534-1:2006 - Statistical vocabulary essential for test data analysis and conformity assessment.
Adhering to EN 13263-1:2005/prA1 support compliance with EU directives related to construction materials, facilitating cross-border trade and quality assurance in the construction sector.
Keywords: silica fume for concrete, EN 13263-1, silicon dioxide content, concrete additives, pozzolanic material, concrete strength, durability, conformity criteria, concrete standards, CEN standards, silica fume classification, construction materials standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13263-1:2005/prA1 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Silica fume for concrete - Part 1: Definitions, requirements and conformity criteria". This standard covers: Silica fume for concrete - Part 1: Definitions, requirements and conformity criteria
Silica fume for concrete - Part 1: Definitions, requirements and conformity criteria
EN 13263-1:2005/prA1 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 01.040.91 - Construction materials and building (Vocabularies); 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13263-1:2005/prA1 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13263-1:2005+A1:2009, EN 13263-1:2005. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 13263-1:2005/prA1 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/128. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2008
Mikro silika za beton - 1. del: Definicije, zahteve in merila skladnosti
Silica fume for concrete - Part 1: Definitions, requirements and conformity criteria
Silikastaub für Beton - Teil 1: Definitionen, Anforderungen und Konformitätskriterien
Fumée de silice pour béton - Partie 1: Définitions, exigences et critères de conformité
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13263-1:2005/prA1
ICS:
01.040.91 Gradbeni materiali in gradnja Construction materials and
(Slovarji) building (Vocabularies)
91.100.30 Beton in betonski izdelki Concrete and concrete
products
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
EN 13263-1:2005
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
August 2008
ICS 91.100.30
English Version
Silica fume for concrete - Part 1: Definitions, requirements and
conformity criteria
Fumées de silice pour béton - Partie 1: Définitions, Silikastaub für Beton - Teil 1: Definitionen, Anforderungen
exigences et critères de conformité und Konformitätskriterien
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Foreword
This document (EN 13263-1:2005/prA1:2008) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 104
“Concrete and related products”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the Unique Acceptance Procedure.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements
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