What is BS EN 934-6 about?
BS EN 934-6 is the sixth part of the series of documents. BS EN 934-6 specifies the procedures for sampling and for the assessment and verification of the constancy of performance (AVCP) for admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout.
Who is BS EN 934-6 for?
BS EN 934-6 on sampling and AVCP of admixtures is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout
- Personnel involved in sampling for factory production control
- Factory inspection and surveillance authorities
- Persons/organisations belonging to the construction domain such as civil engineer constructors and concrete specialists
Why should you use BS EN 934-6?
To ensure the durability and quality in the construction of modern infrastructure, various types of admixtures are used as additives in concrete, grout and mortar. Guidelines pertaining to sampling, assessment and verification of constancy under BS EN 934-6 for such admixtures helps the end-user enhance properties of cement such as workability, modifying setting time and increasing overall concrete strength.
Given that sampling of admixtures is carried out before unloading at the point and time of delivery, end-users in the construction sector can be rest assured of reliability of the product that has successfully passed AVCP under BS EN 934-6.
With type testing, BS EN 934-6 ensures suppliers remain up to date when a new formulation or type of admixture is produced, when there is a change in formulation and when there is a change in the raw materials.