BS EN 196-1:2016

European foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Principle
4 Laboratory and equipment
5 Mortar constituents
6 Preparation of mortar
7 Preparation of test specimens
8 Conditioning of test specimens
9 Testing procedures
10 Results
11 Validation testing of CEN Standard sand
   and of alternative compaction equipment
Annex A (normative) - Alternative vibration compaction
        equipment and procedures validated as equivalent
        to the reference jolting compaction equipment and
        procedure

Provides the method for the determination of the compressive and, optionally, the flexural strength of cement mortar.

This part of EN196 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, EN196‑1 , or alternative compaction equipment. This part of EN196 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.