What is BS EN 13139 - Aggregates for mortar about?
The term mortar is used in the building industry to denote a mixture of natural sand or other fine aggregate and some binding agent, used as a jointing or a surface plastering and rendering material.
BS EN 13139 is a European Standard on aggregates for mortar. The main aim of BS EN 13139 is to provide the best industry guidance to ensure construction materials contribute to the structural integrity of your civil engineering works.
BS EN 13139 specifies the properties of aggregates and filler aggregates obtained by processing natural, manufactured or recycled materials and mixtures of these aggregates for use in mortar, e.g.,
- Masonry mortar
- Floor/screed mortar
- Surfacing of internal walls (plastering mortar)
- Rendering of external walls
- Special bedding materials
- Repair mortar
- Grouts
for buildings, roads and civil engineering works.
Note: BS EN 13139 does not cover filler aggregates to be used as a constituent in cement or as other than inert filler aggregates for mortars or aggregates to be used in the surface layer of industrial floors.
Who is BS EN 13139 - Aggregates for mortar for?
BS EN 13139 on aggregates for mortar is useful for:
- Manufacturers of construction materials and products
- Mortar and masonry manufacturers
- Cement and concrete industry
- Manufacturers of binders and aggregates
- Builders
- Contractors
- Civil engineers
Why should you use BS EN 13139 - Aggregates for mortar?
In the building and construction industry, aggregate is a material that is mixed with cement, bitumen, lime, gypsum or another adhesive to produce concrete or mortar. They also reduce cement and water consumption and contribute to the mechanical strength of concrete, making them an essential component in the construction and maintenance of rigid structures such as highways, walkways, parking lots, airport runways and railways.
In this regard, BS EN 1015-18 provides the geometrical, physical and chemical requirements of aggregates as well as a sampling of test specimens to evaluate aggregates mixtures suitable for producing mortar.
BS EN 1015-18 covers the evaluation of conformity, designation and description of the products and includes marking and labelling on aggregates.
As a result, you can evaluate concrete performance and demonstrate the ability of materials to contribute to the stability and structural integrity of your construction works. Compliance with
BS EN 1015-18 can also play a positive role in the concrete design mix for your construction projects.