Specifies methods of sampling preparation, physical testing and chemical analysis of mortars for bricklaying, plastering and rendering. The methods described are for the determination of parameters that have traditionally been used in the UK but which are neither defined, nor superseded, by BS EN 998-1, BS EN 998-2 or BS EN 1015 (all parts). Methods of interpretation of chemical analysis results are also described. The methods of test given are not intended to be applied to mortars containing high alumina cement or mortars whose principle binder is hydraulic lime.

Cross References:
BS 410-1
ISO 3310-1
BS 5404-1
BS EN 933
BS EN 1015-2
BS 6100-9
BS EN ISO 3696
BS 700
BS 1881-124
BS 3591
BS 4027
BS 5224
BS 6463
BS 812-120
BS EN 197
BS EN 413-1
BS EN 459
BS EN 998-1
BS EN 998-2
BS EN 1015-1
BS EN 1015-3
BS EN 1015-4
BS EN 1015-6
BS EN 1015-7
BS EN 1015-9
BS EN 1015-10
BS EN 1015-11
BS EN 1015-12
BS EN 1015-17
BS EN 1015-18
BS EN 1015-19
BS EN 1015-21
BS ISO 5725-2


Incorporates the following:
Amendment, January 2010. Amends and replaces BS 4551:2005. Amendment, May 2013. Amends and replaces BS 4551:2005+A1:2010