SN EN 13286-43 : 2003

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Determination of the modulus of electricity by
   compression or by direct tensile test
   4.1 Principle
   4.2 Apparatus
       4.2.1 Testing machine
       4.2.2 Strain measuring device
   4.3 Preparation of the test specimen
   4.4 Test procedure
       4.4.1 Position of the strain measuring device on the
             specimen
       4.4.2 Positioning the specimen on the test machine
             and loading
   4.5 Data recording and calculation of the elastic
       modulus
5 Determination of the modulus of elasticity by indirect
   tensile test
   5.1 Principle
   5.2 Apparatus
       5.2.1 Testing machine conforming to En 13286-42
       5.2.2 Strain measuring device
   5.3 Preparation of the test specimen
   5.4 Test procedure
       5.4.1 Position the strain measuring device on the
             specimen
       5.4.2 Positioning the specimen in the press and loading
   5.5 Data recording
   5.6 Calculation of the elastic modulus
6 Test report

Gives a test method for the determination of the modulus of elasticity of specimens of hydraulically bound mixtures. Applies to specimens manufactured in the laboratory or prepared from cores.