CEN/TC 125/WG 4 - Test methods

This document specifies a method for determining the flexural and compressive strength of moulded mortar specimens. This document is applicable to cement/air-lime mortars, air-lime mortars, mortars with hydraulic binders and retarded mortars.

This document specifies a method for determining the freeze/thaw resistance of clay masonry units in one of two categories F1 or F2.

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This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the adhesive strength between rendering and plastering mortars and a substrate.

This European Standard specifies a method for determining the active soluble salts content of clay masonry units.

This European standard specifies a method for determining the flexural strength of small masonry specimens for the two principal axes of loading. Guidance is given on the preparation of the specimens, the conditioning required before testing, the testing machine, the method of test, the method of calculation and the contents of the test report.

This European Standard specifies methods for determining the flexural and shear resistances and load deflection characteristics of single span, single or composite lintels used for supporting uniformly distributed loads over openings in masonry construction.

This European Standard specifies a method for determining the compressive strength of masonry units.

This European Standard specifies a method for determining the in plane initial shear strength of the
horizontal bed joint between the prefabricated part of a composite lintel and the masonry above it,
using a specimen tested in shear. Guidance is given on the preparation of the specimens, the conditioning required before testing, the testing machine, the method of test, the method of calculation and the contents of the test report. The method corresponds with the method described in EN 1052-3:2003+A1:2006. Guidance is given where the method deviates from EN 1052-3. Therefore, each section of EN 1052-3 is repeated given the necessary changes.

This European Standard specifies a method for determining the tensile and compressive load capacity and load displacement characteristics of wall ties screwed, nailed, grouted or otherwise attached to frame elements or to inner leaf materials. The test is intended for ties for connecting masonry leaves to frame structures and to the inner leaves of cavity walls other than by embedding the inner connection in a mortar joint.

This European Standard specifies the couplet method for determining the horizontal and vertical shear load resistance and load-deflection behaviour of shear ties and slip ties embedded in mortar joints. The test is intended for ties for connecting together two leaves of masonry forming a collar jointed wall or two walls at right angles. It also applies to ties used for connecting the edges of infill
panel walls to frames which encircle them.

This European Standard specifies the couplet method for determining the tensile and compressive load capacity and load displacement characteristics of wall ties embedded in mortar joints. The test is intended for ties used for connecting together two leaves of masonry and for the mortar-bedded end of ties for connecting masonry leaves to other structures.

This European Standard specifies a method of determining the water absorption coefficient due to capillary action for aggregate concrete, autoclaved aerated concrete, natural stone and manufactured stone masonry units and the initial rate of water absorption for clay masonry units.

This European Standard specifies a method of determining the water absorption of clay and calcium silicate masonry units by immersing them in cold water.

This European Standard specifies a method of determining the freeze-thaw resistance of calcium silicate masonry units.

This European Standard specifies a method of determining the overall dimensions, thickness and combined thickness of shells and webs, depth of voids and plane parallelism of the bed faces of masonry units.

To introduce an optional method for testing at zero pre-compression.

Modification to Clause 2 and Clause 6.

Modifications to Foreword, Clause 2 and 7.1

Modification to Foreword, Clause 2 and 7.2.2.

Modification to Foreword, Clause 2, 3.3, 5.3 and 6.2.2.

Modification do Clause 2 and 8.2.

Modification to Clause 2, Clause 3, Clause 4, 5.1, 7.1, 7.2 and Clause 8.

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This European Standard specifies a method for determining the water-soluble chloride content of fresh mortars.

This European Standard specifies a method for determining the steady state water vapour permeability of rendering and plastering mortars in accordance with prEN 998-1 at the upper and lower part of the hygroscopic range. The test method is applicable to mortars from which disc shaped specimens of uniform thickness between 10 mm and 30 mm can be made.

This European Standard specifies methods for determining the load capacity and load-deflection characteristics of restraint straps fixed to timber joists, rafters and timber wall plates and masonry walls.

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This document specifies a method for determining the bond strength of horizontal bed joints in masonry using a bond wrench.
Guidance is given on the preparation of the specimens, the conditioning required before testing, the testing equipment, machine, the method of test, the method of calculation and the contents of the test report.

To amend Annex A in respect of the mass of the moving parts of the flow table.

This European Standard specifies a method for determining the water absorption coefficient due to capillary action of rendering mortars containing mineral binders and normal as well as light weigth aggregates.

This European Standard specifies a test method for the evaluation of the compatibility with given backgrounds of One-Coat (OC) rendering mortars. The evaluation is based on the determination of the adhesion strength and water permeability of the hardened render applied on tested substrates, after exposure to weathering cycles.

This European Standard specifies a method for determining the in plane initial shear strength of horizontal bed joints in masonry using a specimen tested in shear.
Guidance is given on the preparation of the specimens, the conditioning required before testing, the testing machine, the method of test, the method of calculation and the contents of the test report.

This European Standard specifies methods for determining the workable life and correction time of freshly mixed mortars (in the following referred to as fresh mortars). Method A is a method for the determination of the workable life of general purpose masonry or rendering mortars, including those containing mineral binders and both dense and lightweight aggregates. Methods B and C are methods for the determination of the workable life and correction time for thin layer mortars.

This European Standard specifies a method for determining the dry bulk density of hardened mortars. It is applicable to lightweight and general purpose and thin layer mortars using specimens of regular shape.

This European Standard specifies a method for determining the consistence of freshly mixed mortars (in the following briefly referred to as fresh mortars) including those containing mineral binders and both normal weight and lightweight aggregates, which is by means of the flow value.

This European Standard specifies a method of measuring the moisture movement of aggregate concrete and manufactured stone masonry units between two specified extreme moisture conditions.

This European Standard specifies methods for determining the load capacity and load-deflection characteristics of restraint straps fixed to timber joists, rafters and timber wall plates and masonry walls.

This European Standard specifies a method of determining the bending tensile strength of aggregate concrete masonry units having a width less than 100 mm and a ratio of length to width greater than 10, in accordance with prEN 771-3.

This European Standard specifies a method for determining the level of performance of those organic coatings classified in prEN 845-1 and prEN 845-2 as type 2 applied as a protective system to zinc coated steel plate used in the fabrication of ancillary components for masonry.

This European standard specifies a method of determining the net and gross dry density of masonry units (except for natural stone masonry units).

This European Standard specifies a method for determining the flatness of faces of aggregate concrete, manufactured stone and natural stone masonry units.

This European Standard specifies a method of determining the steady state water vapour permeability of autoclaved aerated concrete masonry units at the upper and lower part of the hygroscopic range. The test method is limited to products from which disc shaped specimens of uniform thickness can be made. No requirements are given for conditioning of the specimens. However, it will take longer for the test arrangement to reach equilibrium if the specimens are not in an approximately air dry condition at the start of the test.

This European standard specifies a method for determination the strength and load deflection characteristics of joist hangers fixed to masonry wall and supporting a timber joist.

This European Standard specifies methods for determining the dimensions and straightness or bow of single span, single, combined or the prefabricated component of composite lintels conforming with prEN 845-2:1992.

This European standard specifies a method for determining the shear strength of the welds in prefabricated bed joint reinforcement.

This European Standard specifies a method for determining the moisture content of calcium silicate and autoclaved aerated concrete masonry units.