What is BS EN 678 - dry density of autoclaved aerated concrete about?
Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) is a lightweight, precast, foam concrete building material suitable for producing concrete masonry unit like blocks. Components can be used for walls, floors, and roofs.
BS EN 678 is a European Standard that specifies the procedure for the determination of the dry density of autoclaved aerated concrete.
Who is BS EN 678 - dry density of autoclaved aerated concrete for?
BS EN 678 on dry density of autoclaved aerated concrete is useful for:
- The cement / concrete industry
- The construction industry
- Manufacturers and suppliers of prefabricated concrete products / masonry units
- Product development / innovation teams
- Builders / real estate developers / architects
- Concrete specialists
- Civil engineers
- Contractors
- Testing laboratories
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN 678 - dry density of autoclaved aerated concrete?
Autoclaved aerated concrete is a lightweight material that is known for properties such as sound and thermal insulation, strength and fire resistance.
BS EN 678 walks you through details of the procedure such as apparatus, test specimens, the testing procedure, and the determination of the test results.
Details on test specimens include:
- The shape and size of test specimens
- The number of test specimens
- Preparation of test specimens
As a manufacturer of autoclaved aerated concrete, BS EN 678 compliant testing helps you to identify the quality of materials. This assessment can play a positive role in quality control and for product development purposes.