BS EN 196-1:2016 PDF Download

The given description is about BS EN 196-1:2016 standard. This standard provides a method for determining the compressive and flexural strength of cement mortar. It is applicable to common cements and other materials that are referred to in their respective standards. However, it may not be applicable to cement types with short initial setting times.

The purpose of this standard is to assess whether the compressive strength of cement meets the specified requirements and to validate the testing of a CEN Standard sand or alternative compaction equipment. It specifies the equipment and procedure to be used as a reference, but also allows for the use of alternative equipment and procedures as long as they have been validated according to the provisions in this standard. In case of a dispute, only the reference equipment and procedure are used.