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BS 1881-131:1998

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Testing concrete Methods for testing cement in a reference concrete

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Published date

15-05-1998

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Foreword
Method
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Principle
5 Apparatus and materials
6 Proportioning
7 Temperature and humidity conditions
8 Procedure for mixing
9 Testing the concrete
10 Report
Annexes
Annex A (normative) - Coarse aggregate
Annex B (normative) - Sand
Annex C (informative) - Alternative mixing
List of references

The test method described allows the strength produced by a cement in a closely specified reference concrete to be assessed.

Committee
B/517/1
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 96/109327 DC, BS 4550-4(1978) and BS 4550-5(1978) Partially supersedes BS 4550-3.4(1978) (06/2005) Inactive for the new design. (11/2010)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
16
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

This British Standard gives methods for testing cement in a reference concrete. It includes provisions for the laboratory conditions, the mixer, materials and mix proportions together with the procedures for mixing and testing the concrete.

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