BS EN 13286-46:2003

Gives the method for the determination of the moisture condition valve of mixtures. This test method determines the suitability of a mixture for placing, compaction and trafficking by construction equipment.

This standard specifies the method for the determination of the Moisture Condition Value of mixtures. The standard describes the principle of the test, the apparatus required, the test procedures, and the expression and reporting of the results. The standard is applicable to the testing of laboratory prepared or production mixtures and to mixtures susceptible to crushing during compaction. The tests are appropriate to that part of the mixture up to a maximum particle size of 20 mm.