What is BS EN 16236 - Type testing and factory production control of aggregates about?
BS EN 16236 is the European standard on the system for the Assessment and Verification of the Constancy of Performance (AVCP) of aggregates.
BS EN 16236 specifies both type testing and factory production control procedures for use during the assessment and verification of constancy of performance of aggregates.
NOTE 1: BS EN 16236 is applicable to European Standards for aggregates if regulatory marking of conformity is to be applied.
NOTE 2: BS EN 16236 is also applicable to European Standards for aggregates where regulatory marking does not apply.
Who is BS EN 16236 - Type testing and factory production control of aggregates for?
BS EN 16236 on AVCP of aggregates is useful for:
- Builders
- Manufacturers of aggregates
- Product inspector in aggregate industry
- Manufacturers of bituminous concrete
- Manufacturers of mineral materials and products
Why should you use BS EN 16236 - Type testing and factory production control of aggregates?
Type testing is a complete set of tests or other procedures, determining the performance of samples of aggregates representative of the product type.
BS EN 16236 provides the performance characteristic of design, construction and functionality of aggregates by type testing the product and determining test reports.
BS EN 16236 enables you to determine the FPC system to ensure that the aggregates placed on the market conform to the declared performance of the essential characteristics. Minimum test frequencies and conformity criteria are given in BS EN 16236.
Overall, BS EN 16236 could help in manufacturing reliable aggregates used for building construction and infrastructures, ensuring the quality and safety of the structures thus improving control over products and processes by reducing the costs. In this way, you can identify aggregate with the FCP mark that shows the aggregate compliance with the harmonized standards and therefore fulfills the essential requirements of the regulation.