BS EN 196-1:2016 describes the method for the determination of the compressive and, optionally, the flexural strength of cement mortar. The method applies to common cements and to other cements and materials, the standards for which call up this method. It may not apply to other cement types that have, for example, a very short initial setting time.

The method is used for assessing whether the compressive strength of cement is in conformity with its specification and for validation testing of a CEN Standard sand, EN 196-1, or alternative compaction equipment.

This part of EN 196 describes the reference equipment and procedure and allows alternative compaction equipment and procedures to be used provided that they have been validated in accordance with the appropriate provisions in this document. In the event of a dispute, only the reference equipment and procedure are used.


Cross References:
EN 196-7
EN 197-1
EN ISO 1101
ISO 1101
EN ISO 1302
ISO 1302
EN ISO 7500-1
ISO 7500-1
ISO 565
ISO 3310-1
ISO 4200


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