EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of EN 480 testing. This European standard specifies component materials, composition and mixing method for producing reference concrete and reference mortar to test the effectiveness and compatibility of additives according to the EN 934 series.
The aggregate should be used in the kiln dry condition (≥ 105 °C) to eliminate any suspicion of moisture content variation. If the aggregate is not oven-dry, the moisture content will be determined and the specific gravity adjusted accordingly. In case of disagreement, kiln dry aggregate will be used.
The water content of the mixture will be calculated from the moisture content of the aggregate, the mixing water and the water content of the additive. In the case of plasticized or superfluidized flowing concrete mix and when testing water-resistant admixtures at an equal w/c ratio, no water reduction shall be made.
The amount of water added to the control mixture will comply with EN 196-1. For test mixes, the added water should be sufficient to give a consistency equal to that of the control mix, except when testing water resistant additives at an equal w/c ratio.
EUROLAB assists manufacturers with EN 480 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.
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