EN 413-2:2005
(Main)Masonry cement - Part 2: Test methods
Masonry cement - Part 2: Test methods
This European Standard describes reference and alternative test methods to be used when testing masonry cements to assess their conformity to EN 413-1. It gives the tests on fresh mortar for consistence, water retention and air content.
In the event of a dispute, only the reference methods are used.
Putz- und Mauerbinder - Teil 2: Prüfverfahren
Diese Europäische Norm beschreibt Referenz- und Alternativprüfverfahren, die für die Prüfung von Putz- und
Mauerbinder anzuwenden sind, um ihre Übereinstimmung mit EN 413-1 zu bewerten. Sie enthält die Prüfverfahren
für die Konsistenz, das Wasserrückhaltevermögen und den Luftgehalt von Frischmörtel.
Im Streitfall sind nur die Referenzverfahren anzuwenden.
Ciment à maçonner - Partie 2: Méthodes d'essai
Le présent document décrit les méthodes d’essai de référence ou les variantes pour les ciments à maçonner, qui doivent être utilisées pour évaluer leur conformité à l’EN 413-1. Il indique les méthodes d’essai sur mortier frais pour la consistance, la rétention d’eau et la teneur en air.
En cas de litige, seules les méthodes de référence sont utilisées.
Zidarski cement - 2. del: Preskusne metode
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2005
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SIST EN 413-2:1995
Zidarski cement - 2. del: Preskusne metode
Masonry cement - Part 2: Test methods
Putz- und Mauerbinder - Teil 2: Prüfverfahren
Ciment a maçonner - Partie 2: Méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 413-2:2005
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 413-2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
June 2005
ICS 91.100.10 Supersedes EN 413-2:1994
English version
Masonry cement - Part 2: Test methods
Ciment à maçonner - Partie 2: Méthodes d'essai Putz- und Mauerbinder - Teil 2: Prüfverfahren
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 29 April 2005.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
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Contents
Page
Foreword. 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope. 5
2 Normative references. 5
3 General requirements for testing . 5
3.1 Laboratory. 5
3.2 Manufacturing tolerances for test equipment . 5
3.3 Tolerances for test equipment in use . 5
3.4 Number of tests . 6
4 Determination of setting time . 6
4.1 General . 6
4.2 Method A . 6
4.3 Method B . 6
5 Preparation of standard mortar . 7
5.1 Principle . 7
5.2 Consistence of fresh mortar by plunger apparatus (reference method). 7
5.3 Consistence of fresh mortar by flow table (alternative method). 8
6 Determination of water retention. 9
6.1 Principle . 9
6.2 Preparation. 9
6.3 Apparatus. 11
6.4 Procedure. 12
6.5 Repeatability and reproducibility . 12
7 Determination of air content. 13
7.1 General . 13
7.2 Pressure method (reference method) . 13
7.3 Alcohol method (alternative method). 14
Bibliography . 17
Foreword
This European Standard (EN 413-2:2005) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 51
“Cement and building limes”, the secretariat of which is held by IBN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by December 2005, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by December 2005.
This European Standard supersedes EN 413-2:1994.
EN 413 Masonry cement consists of the following Parts.
Part 1: Composition, specifications and conformity criteria
Part 2: Test methods
The main differences between this European Standard and EN 413-2:1994 are:
Exclusion of workability (cohesivity).
Introduction of an optional setting time procedure using the specimen storage conditions (in air)
that were previously specified in EN 196-3:1994. This is necessary because the (under water)
method specified in EN 196-3:2005, is not suitable for some masonry cements which have low
clinker contents.
Diameter of filter paper used in the water retention test increased from 100 mm to the more
readily available 110 mm size.
Specification introduced for non-woven tissue to be used in the water absorption test.
Weighing precision in water content test increased from 1 g to 0,1 g.
Improved description of procedure for filling of air content test apparatus.
Introduction of precision statements for determination of mortar standard consistency, water
retention and air content.
Clarification of requirements for retesting if mortar flow does not lie within the required range.
Clarification of requirements for retesting if pairs of results for water retention or air content differ
by more than twice the standard deviation of repeatability.
Clarification of calibration procedures for flow table and air content apparatus.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
Introduction
This European Standard includes additional test methods to those described in EN 196 Methods of
testing cement that enable the performance of masonry cement to be assessed when used in mortar
for bedding masonry units and for rendering and plastering.
1 Scope
This European Standard describes reference and alternative test methods to be used when testing
masonry cements to assess their conformity to EN 413-1. It gives the tests on fresh mortar for
consistence, water retention and air content.
In the event of a dispute, only the reference methods are used.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 196-1, Methods of testing cement — Part 1: Determination of strength
EN 196-3:2005, Methods of testing cement — Part 3: Determination of setting time and soundness
EN 459-2: 2001, Building lime — Part 2: Test methods
EN 22768-1, General tolerances - Part 1: Tolerances for linear and angular dimensions without
individual tolerance indications (ISO 2768-1:1989)
3 General requirements for testing
3.1 Laboratory
Unless specifically stated to the contrary, all the tests described in this document shall be carried out
in a laboratory where the air temperature is maintained at (20 ± 2) °C and the relative humidity at not
less than 50 %.
3.2 Manufacturing tolerances for test equipment
3.2.1 Dimensions
Figures indicating the specified requirements for apparatus used in the tests described in this
document shall include essential dimensions for which manufacturing tolerances are given.
Unless otherwise stated, tolerance class m according to EN 22768-1 should be applied.
NOTE All other dimensions are given for guidance.
3.2.2 Mass
Specified masses shall have manufacturing tolerances within ± 1 % of the mass unless otherwise
stated.
3.3 Tolerances for test equipment in use
Tolerances applying to apparatus, which has been subjected to wear in use shall not exceed twice the
corresponding manufacturing tolerance unless alternative requirements are specified.
3.4 Number of tests
Where the test is one of a series subject to statistical control, determination of each property by a
single test shall be the minimum required.
Where the test is not part of a series subject to statistical control, two tests shall be performed to
determine each property.
4 Determination of setting time
4.1 General
The setting time is determined by observing the penetration of a needle into a cement paste of
standard consistence until it reaches a specified value.
The setting time is determined in accordance with either method A (4.2) or method B (4.3).
Method B is the reference method.
4.2 Method A
The setting time is determined in accordance with EN 196-3.
NOTE Experience has shown that the method specified in EN 196-3, in which the specimens are tested
under water, is not suitable for some masonry cements which have low clinker contents.
4.3 Method B
4.3.1 Test principle
The equipment used and the specimen preparation procedures are as described in EN 196-3 but with
the additional requirement for a room or a humidity cabinet of adequate size and maintained at (20 ±
1) °C and not less than 90 % relative humidity.
4.3.2 Initial setting time procedure
Calibrate the Vicat apparatus with the needle, attached in advance of the test, by lowering the needle
to rest on the base-plate to be used and adjusting the pointer to read zero on the scale. Raise the
needle to the stand-by position. Fill a Vicat mould in accordance with 5.2.2 of EN 196-3:2005 with
paste of standard consistence mixed in accordance with 5.2.1 of EN 196-3:2005.
Place the filled mould and base-plate in the room or humidity cabinet and after a suitable time,
position the mould, base-plate and container under the needle of the Vicat apparatus. Lower the
needle gently until it is in contact with the paste. Pause in that position for between 1 s and 2 s in
order to avoid initial velocity or forced acceleration of the moving parts. Then release the moving parts
quickly and allow the needle to penetrate vertically into the paste. Read the scale when penetration
has ceased, or 30 s after the release of the needle, whichever is the earlier.
Record the scale reading, which indicates the distance between the end of the needle and the base-
plate, together with the time from zero. Repeat the penetration on the same specimen at conveniently
spaced positions, not less than 8 mm from the rim of the mould or 5mm from each other and at least
10 mm from the last penetration position, at conveniently spaced intervals of time, e.g. at 10 min
intervals. Between penetrations keep the specimen in a room or humidity cabinet. Clean the Vicat
needle immediately after each penetration. Retain the specimen if determination of the final setting
time is to be made.
4.3.3 Report – initial setting time
Report the time measured from zero at which the distance between the needle and the base-plate is
(6 ± 3) mm as the initial setting time of the cement to the nearest 5 min.
If the initial setting time exceeds 6h determine the final setting time.
4.3.4 Final setting time procedure
Invert the filled mould and follow the procedure described in 6.3 of EN 196-3:2005 with the specimen
held in the room or humidity cabinet at controlled humidity
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