EN 14889-2 Fibers for Concrete, Part 2: Standard Test for Polymer Fibers, Definitions, Properties and Conformity

EUROLAB laboratory provides testing and compliance services within the scope of EN 14889-2 standard. This part 14889 of EN 2 specifies requirements for polymer fibers for structural or non-structural use in concrete, mortar and mortar.

Structural use of fibers is where the addition of fibers is designed to add to the load bearing capacity of a concrete member. This standard covers fibers intended for use in all types of concrete and mortar, including shotcrete, slab, precast, in situ and repair concrete.

Any surface treatment or coating (type and quantity) of polymer fibers and any chemical or physical treatment shall be declared and controlled.

Spin finishing is a term used to coat the fibers and then describe the addition of chemicals to help the fiber disperse within the concrete. Without this coating, some fibers do not disperse easily in concrete and tend to aggregate. However, some types of chemicals used to coat the fibers can cause air to enter the concrete or mortar. It is therefore important that any coating added to the fiber is checked and recorded as part of the initial type test and as part of factory control procedures.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with EN 14889-2 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.