EN 1015-3:1999/A2:2006

Methods of test for mortar for masonry - Part 3: Determination of consistence of fresh mortar (by flow table)

Modification to Clause 2 and Clause 6.

Prüfverfahren für Mörtel für Mauerwerk - Teil 3: Bestimmung der Konsistenz von Frischmörtel (mit Ausbreittisch)

Méthodes d'essai des mortiers pour maçonnerie - Partie 3: Détermination de la consistance du mortier frais (avec une table à secousses)

Metode preskušanja zidarske malte - 3. del: Določevanje konsistence sveže malte (s stresalno mizo)

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 1015-3:2001/A2:2007 - Methods of test for mortar for masonry - Part 3: Determination of consistence of fresh mortar (by flow table)

Relations

• Amends: EN 1015-3:1999 - Methods of test for mortar for masonry - Part 3: Determination of consistence of fresh mortar (by flow table)
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 1015-3:1999/A2:2006 is a European amendment to the standard method for testing mortar used in masonry, specifically focused on the determination of the consistence of fresh mortar using the flow table method. Developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), this standard ensures a uniform and reliable procedure for assessing the workability and flow characteristics of fresh masonry mortar, an essential quality parameter for masonry construction and repair.

This amendment modifies clauses related to normative references and the test procedure to enhance clarity and applicability. It is applicable throughout CEN member countries and is integral for manufacturers, testing laboratories, and construction professionals seeking to comply with European norms on masonry materials.

Key Topics

• Purpose: Establish a consistent method to measure the consistence (fluidity) of fresh mortar for masonry.
• Test Method: Utilizes the flow table, a device that assesses how fresh mortar spreads under prescribed jolting motions.
• Amendments:
  • Revision of normative references wording to specify applicability of referenced editions.
  • Procedure update to remove the use of mineral oil lubrication on surfaces, replacing it with a drying-only step for the flow table.
  • Removal of "pr" prefixes before EN references to conform with updated citation practices.
• Scope: Applies to fresh mortar used in masonry including cement, lime, gypsum, and composite mortars.

Applications

• Quality Control: Enables manufacturers and construction teams to verify the consistency of newly prepared mortar, ensuring suitability for bricklaying and block work.
• Material Testing Laboratories: Provides standardized testing instructions to maintain uniformity in results across different institutions and countries.
• Construction Specifications: Assists engineers and architects in defining mortar performance criteria for projects, facilitating material compliance checks.
• Research and Development: Supports the development of new mortar formulations with desired flow properties and workability characteristics.

Related Standards

• EN 1015 Series: EN 1015 covers various test methods for mortar properties, such as strength (Part 11), air content, and water retention.
• EN 998-2: Specification for mortar for masonry, detailing performance requirements.
• EN 459: Standard for building lime, relevant for lime-based mortars.
• CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations: Governs the implementation and harmonization of European standards within member countries.
• Other National Standards: National standards organizations in Europe adopt this amendment as a requirement to replace conflicting local standards.

Practical Value

Adherence to EN 1015-3:1999/A2:2006 guarantees consistency in testing fresh masonry mortar flow, minimizing variability between laboratories and suppliers. This ensures:

• Reliable prediction of mortar workability on-site.
• Enhanced quality assurance leading to durable masonry structures.
• Consistent communication of material properties between suppliers, engineers, and contractors.

By following this updated method, professionals contribute to safer, higher-quality masonry construction aligned with European harmonized standards.

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Keywords: EN 1015-3, mortar consistence, flow table test, fresh mortar testing, masonry standards, European construction standards, mortar workability, masonry mortar quality control, CEN standards, masonry testing methods.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Methods of test for mortar for masonry - Part 3: Determination of consistence of fresh
mortar (by flow table)
Prüfverfahren für Mörtel für Mauerwerk - Teil 3: Bestimmung der Konsistenz von
Frischmörtel (mit Ausbreittisch)
Méthodes d'essai des mortiers pour maçonnerie - Partie 3: Détermination de la
consistance du mortier frais (avec une table a secousses)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 1015-3:1999/A2:2006
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 1015-3:1999/A2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
December 2006
ICS 91.100.10
English Version
Methods of test for mortar for masonry - Part 3: Determination of
consistence of fresh mortar (by flow table)
Méthodes d'essai des mortiers pour maçonnerie - Partie 3: Prüfverfahren für Mörtel für Mauerwerk - Teil 3:
Détermination de la consistance du mortier frais (à la table Bestimmung der Konsistenz von Frischmörtel (mit
à secousses) Ausbreittisch)
This amendment A2 modifies the European Standard EN 1015-3:1999; 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,
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