BS EN 1936:2006
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Natural stone test methods. Determination of real density and apparent density, and of total and open porosity
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31-01-2007
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Principle
4 Terms and definitions
5 Symbols
6 Apparatus
7 Preparation of the specimens
7.1 Sampling
7.2 Test specimens
7.3 Drying the specimens
8 Test procedure
8.1 Open porosity and apparent density
8.2 Real density
8.2.1 General
8.2.2 Method A (pycnometer)
8.2.3 Method B (Le Chatelier volumenometer)
9 Expression of results
9.1 General
9.2 Apparent density
9.3 Open porosity
9.4 Real density
9.5 Total porosity
10 Test report
Bibliography
Defines methods for determining the real density, apparent density, and open and total porosity of natural stone.
| Committee |
B/545
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 95/104485 DC. (08/2004) Supersedes 06/30149238 DC (01/2007)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
14
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
This European standard specifies methods for determining the real density, apparent density, and open and total porosity of natural stone.
| Standards | Relationship |
| NF EN 1936 : 2007 | Identical |
| NBN EN 1936 : 2007 | Identical |
| I.S. EN 1936:2006 | Identical |
| NS EN 1936 : 2ED 2006 | Identical |
| NEN EN 1936 : 2007 | Identical |
| UNI EN 1936 : 2007 | Identical |
| DIN EN 1936:2007-02 | Identical |
| UNE-EN 1936:2007 | Identical |
| SN EN 1936 : 2006 | Identical |
| EN 1936:2006 | Identical |
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