SIST EN 14488-7:2006
(Main)Testing sprayed concrete - Part 7: Fibre content of fibre reinforced concrete
Testing sprayed concrete - Part 7: Fibre content of fibre reinforced concrete
This part of European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the fibre content of sprayed concrete from either a fresh or hardened (i.e. before or after set) concrete sample. Only the method using a fresh sample is appropriate with polymer fibres, while both types are applicable with steel fibres.
Prüfung von Spritzbeton - Teil 7: Fasergehalt von faserverstärktem Beton
Dieser Teil der Europäischen Norm legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung des Fasergehaltes von Spritzbeton in einer Probe fest, die entweder aus Frischmörtel/-beton oder Festmörtel/-betonFrisch- oder Festbeton (d. h. vor oder nach dem Erstarren) besteht. Bei Polymerfasern ist nur die Prüfung am Frischbeton geeignet, während bei Stahlfasern beide Prüfmethoden möglich sind.
Essais pour béton projeté - Partie 7 : Teneur en fibres du béton renforcé par des fibres
La présente partie de cette Norme européenne spécifie une méthode de détermination de la teneur en fibres
du béton projeté sur un échantillon de béton frais ou durci (c’est-à-dire avant ou après prise). Les deux types
d’échantillons peuvent être utilisés avec des fibres d’acier, mais seule la méthode portant sur un échantillon
de béton frais convient pour des fibres polymères.
Preskušanje brizganega betona – 7. del: Vsebnost vlaken v vlaknatem armiranem betonu
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Sep-2006
- Technical Committee
- BBB - Concrete, reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Oct-2006
- Due Date
- 01-Oct-2006
- Completion Date
- 01-Oct-2006
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
SIST EN 206:2013+A1:2016 - Concrete - Specification, performance, production and conformity - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
SIST EN 14487-1:2023 - Sprayed concrete - Part 1: Definitions, specifications and conformity - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
SIST EN 14487-1:2006 - Sprayed concrete - Part 1: Definitions, specifications and conformity - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
SIST EN 206:2013+A2:2021 - Concrete - Specification, performance, production and conformity - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
SIST EN 14488-7:2006 - Testing Sprayed Concrete: Fibre Content of Fibre Reinforced Concrete is a European standard specifying methods for determining the fibre content in sprayed concrete, often known as shotcrete. The standard covers procedures to evaluate fibre content in both fresh and hardened concrete samples, supporting quality control, compliance, and structural performance requirements, especially when using steel or polymer fibres.
The methods ensure that the right amount and distribution of reinforcement fibres are present, which is essential for optimizing the mechanical behavior and durability of sprayed concrete in demanding construction environments.
Key Topics
Scope of Application:
- Specifies how to determine the fibre content in sprayed concrete, using fresh or hardened samples.
- For polymer fibres, only fresh sample methods are applicable; for steel fibres, both fresh and hardened sample methods are suitable.
Test Methods:
- Hardened Sample (Method A):
- Requires core samples from the concrete structure or panel.
- Fibre extraction involves crushing the core and mechanical separation.
- Fresh Sample (Method B):
- Samples are cut from the fresh layer or test panel using a trowel or similar tool.
- Fibres are washed out, separated, dried, and weighed.
- Hardened Sample (Method A):
Measurement and Reporting:
- Calculation of fibre content is based on extracted fibre mass and the sample volume.
- Includes detailed requirements for expressing results, sample identification, fibre type, method used, and any deviations from the standard.
Applications
Quality Control in Shotcrete Construction:
- Ensures fibre-reinforced concrete meets specified design and performance criteria.
- Critical for applications in tunnels, mines, slope stabilization, and industrial structures where fibre distribution affects mechanical properties and durability.
Compliance Testing:
- Provides contractors and quality assurance labs a reliable standard to verify the actual fibre content aligns with specifications and regulatory requirements.
Material Development and Research:
- Useful for testing new fibre-reinforced concrete mixes, optimizing fibre types, and evaluating the impact of fibre content on structural behavior.
Safety and Longevity:
- Accurate determination of fibre content contributes to the structural safety, crack control, and long-term performance of sprayed concrete installations.
Related Standards
- EN 14488-1: Testing sprayed concrete - Part 1: Sampling fresh and hardened concrete.
- EN 12350-6: Testing fresh concrete - Part 6: Density.
- EN 12390-7: Testing hardened concrete - Part 7: Density of hardened concrete.
- EN 12504-1: Testing concrete in structures - Part 1: Cored specimens - Testing, examining, and compressive strength.
These related standards provide additional test procedures and requirements for sampling, density measurement, and testing methodology in concrete and concrete products.
Practical Value
Complying with SIST EN 14488-7:2006 helps ensure fibre reinforced sprayed concrete is produced, tested, and certified according to proven and widely recognized methods. Concrete producers, testing laboratories, and contractors benefit through improved consistency, transparency, and confidence in construction material performance. This leads to safer, longer-lasting structures and contributes to meeting international best practices in sprayed concrete technology.
Keywords: fibre reinforced concrete, sprayed concrete testing, shotcrete, fibre content determination, quality control, EN 14488-7, concrete standards, steel fibres, polymer fibres, concrete testing methods.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 14488-7:2006 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Testing sprayed concrete - Part 7: Fibre content of fibre reinforced concrete". This standard covers: This part of European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the fibre content of sprayed concrete from either a fresh or hardened (i.e. before or after set) concrete sample. Only the method using a fresh sample is appropriate with polymer fibres, while both types are applicable with steel fibres.
This part of European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the fibre content of sprayed concrete from either a fresh or hardened (i.e. before or after set) concrete sample. Only the method using a fresh sample is appropriate with polymer fibres, while both types are applicable with steel fibres.
SIST EN 14488-7:2006 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 14488-7:2006 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 12390-7:2019, SIST EN 12504-1:2019, SIST EN 12350-6:2019, SIST EN 14488-1:2005, SIST EN 14490:2010, SIST EN 206:2013+A1:2016, SIST EN 206:2013, SIST EN 14487-1:2023, SIST EN 14487-1:2006, SIST EN 206:2013+A2:2021. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Testing sprayed concrete - Part 7: Fibre content of fibre reinforced concretePreskušanje brizganega betona – 7. del: Vsebnost vlaken v vlaknatem armiranem betonuEssais pour béton projeté - Partie 7 : Teneur en fibres du béton renforcé par des fibresPrüfung von Spritzbeton - Teil 7: Fasergehalt von faserverstärktem BetonTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14488-7:2006SIST EN 14488-7:2006en91.100.30Beton in betonski izdelkiConcrete and concrete productsICS:SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 14488-7:200601-oktober-2006
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14488-7April 2006ICS 91.100.30 English VersionTesting sprayed concrete - Part 7: Fibre content of fibrereinforced concreteEssais pour béton projeté - Partie 7 : Teneur en fibres dubéton renforcé par des fibresPrüfung von Spritzbeton - Teil 7: Fasergehalt vonfaserverstärktem BetonThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 27 February 2006.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.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,Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
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This European Standard is part of a series concerned with testing sprayed concrete.
This series EN 14488 ‘Testing sprayed concrete’ includes the following parts: Part 1: Sampling fresh and hardened concrete Part 2: Compressive strength of young sprayed concrete Part 3: Flexural strengths (first peak, ultimate and residual) of fibre reinforced beam specimens Part 4: Bond strength of cores by direct tension Part 5: Determination of energy absorption capacity of fibre reinforced slab specimens Part 6: Thickness of concrete on a substrate Part 7: Fibre content of fibre reinforced concrete 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,
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