EN 480-3 Concrete - Additives for Mortar and Screed - Test for Determination of Contraction and Expansion

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EN 480-3 Concrete - Additives for Mortar and Screed - Test for Determination of Contraction and Expansion

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of EN 480-3 testing. EN 480-3 is a European standard that specifies the test method for determining the shrinkage and expansion of admixtures used in concrete, mortar and mortar. Contraction and expansion are important properties of these materials as they can affect the overall durability and performance of the finished product.

EN 480-3 Concrete - Additives for Mortar and Screed - Test for Determination of Contraction and Expansion

The test method described in EN 480-3 involves preparing a sample of the material containing the mixture and measuring the change in length of the sample over time. This is done using a length measuring device that can accurately detect even small changes in length.

The standard specifies the conditions under which the test should be performed, including the temperature and humidity of the test environment. It also provides guidance on sample preparation and the equipment needed to perform the test.

The results of the test can be used to determine the tensile or expansion properties of the material. Contraction is a decrease in length, while expansion is an increase in length. The test can also be used to determine the rate at which these changes occur.

By providing a standardized test method for determining the shrinkage and expansion properties of additives, EN 480-3 helps ensure that materials used in construction are of consistent quality and meet safety and performance standards. It can also help manufacturers and engineers select the most appropriate additives for their specific needs and applications.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with EN 480-3 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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