EN 480-1:2006/FprA1

Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout - Test methods - Part 1: Reference concrete and reference mortar for testing

This European Standard specifies the constituent materials, the composition and the mixing method to produce reference concrete and reference mortar for testing the efficacy and the compatibility of admixtures in accordance with the series EN 934.

Zusatzmittel für Beton, Mörtel und Einpressmörtel - Prüfverfahren - Teil 1: Referenzbeton und Referenzmörtel für Prüfungen

Adjuvants pour béton, mortier et coulis - Méthodes d'essai - Partie 1: Béton et mortier de référence pour essais

Kemijski dodatki za beton, malto in injekcijsko maso - Metode preskušanja - 1. del: Referenčni beton in referenčna malta za preskušanje

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• ICS: 91.100.10 - Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 104 - Concrete ( performance, production, placing and compliance criteria )
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 104/SC 3 - Admixtures for concrete
• Current Stage: 5060 - Closure of Vote - Formal Approval
• Start Date: 11-Apr-2011
• Due Date: 02-May-2012
• Completion Date: 11-Apr-2011
• Ref Project: SIST EN 480-1:2007/kFprA1:2011 - Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout - Test methods - Part 1: Reference concrete and reference mortar for testing

Relations

• Merged Into: EN 480-1:2006+A1:2011 - Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout - Test methods - Part 1: Reference concrete and reference mortar for testing
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2023
• Amends: EN 480-1:2006 - Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout - Test methods - Part 1: Reference concrete and reference mortar for testing
• Effective Date: 21-Aug-2010

Overview

EN 480-1:2006/FprA1 is a European standard developed by CEN/TC 104 that defines the test methods for evaluating admixtures used in concrete, mortar, and grout. This part of the series focuses specifically on the preparation of reference concrete and reference mortar. The document outlines the standardized materials, mix compositions, and mixing procedures necessary to produce consistent reference samples. These are essential for accurately assessing the efficacy and compatibility of chemical admixtures in construction materials according to EN 934.

This amendment update clarifies technical specifications such as cement fineness and aggregate drying temperatures to ensure enhanced repeatability and reliability in admixture testing.

Key Topics

• Reference Materials Specification
  The reference concrete and mortar are prepared using well-defined constituent materials. The amendment revises the cement specific surface area requirements to between 3600 and 4600 cm²/g per EN 196-6 to guarantee optimal consistency.

• Mix Proportioning & Preparation
  This standard prescribes precise mix proportions of binder, aggregates, water, and additives. It modifies the aggregate drying temperature to a minimum of 105 °C to prevent moisture variability during testing.

• Testing Admixture Performance
  Using the reference concrete and mortar allows for controlled evaluation of admixture properties such as workability, setting time, and compatibility with other components. This supports harmonized testing across European laboratories.

• Standardized Procedures
  The document establishes uniform mixing and curing protocols to reduce discrepancies in test results, supporting reliable quality control and product development within the concrete and mortar industries.

Applications

• Concrete and Mortar Formulation Testing
  EN 480-1 is widely applied in laboratories to create baseline mixes for evaluating new or modified chemical admixtures.

• Admixture Product Certification
  Manufacturers use these reference mixes during product testing for certification, ensuring their admixtures meet regulatory performance criteria.

• Quality Assurance in Construction Materials
  Standardized reference materials help quality control personnel verify the consistency and effectiveness of admixtures on-site or in production facilities.

• Research and Development
  Academic and industrial researchers adopt this standard mix design to benchmark innovative admixture technologies under consistent test conditions.

Related Standards

• EN 934 Series – Admixtures for Concrete, Mortar and Grout
  Defines requirements and test methods for various types of chemical admixtures.

• EN 196-6 – Cement Testing
  Specifies methods for determining the specific surface of cement, crucial for defining material characteristics in EN 480-1.

• EN 480-2 to EN 480-11 – Admixture Test Methods
  Complementary parts detailing various procedures to assess different admixture properties, used alongside EN 480-1 for comprehensive testing.

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Keywords: EN 480-1:2006/FprA1, admixtures for concrete, reference concrete, reference mortar, admixture testing methods, cement specific surface, aggregate drying, EN 934, concrete testing standards, mortar formulation, CEN standards, compatibility of admixtures, construction materials quality control

Standards Content (Sample)

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Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout - Test methods - Part 1: Reference concrete
and reference mortar for testing
Zusatzmittel für Beton, Mörtel und Einpressmörtel - Prüfverfahren - Teil 1: Referenzbeton
und Referenzmörtel für Prüfungen
Adjuvants pour béton, mortier et coulis - Méthodes d'essai - Partie 1: Béton et mortier de
référence pour essais
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 480-1:2006/FprA1
ICS:
91.100.10 Cement. Mavec. Apno. Malta Cement. Gypsum. Lime.
Mortar
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 480-1:2006
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
FprA1
November 2010
ICS 91.100.30
English Version
Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout - Test methods - Part
1: Reference concrete and reference mortar for testing
Adjuvants pour béton, mortier et coulis - Méthodes d'essai - Zusatzmittel für Beton, Mörtel und Einpressmörtel -
Partie 1: Béton et mortier de référence pour essais Prüfverfahren - Teil 1: Referenzbeton und Referenzmörtel
für Prüfungen
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 104.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 480-1:2006. If this draft becomes an amendment, 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.

This draft amendment was established by CEN 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 CEN Management Centre has the same
status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germ
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