What is BS EN 13892-6 - Surface hardness of screed materials about?
BS EN 13892-6 is the second part of the BS EN 13892 multi-series that deal with test methods for screed materials.
BS EN 13892-6 specifies a method for determining the surface hardness of moulded mortar specimens made from magnesite screed material or from cementitious screed-, calcium sulphate screed-, magnesia screed and synthetic resin screed material. This method is only suitable for screed materials having aggregates of size less than 4 mm.
Who is BS EN 13892-6 - Surface hardness of screed materials for?
BS EN 13892-6 on test method for determining the surface hardness of screed materials is useful for:
- Cement manufacturers
- Civil engineers
- Architects
- Quality control personnel
- Testing and inspection personnel
Why should you use BS EN 13892-6 - Surface hardness of screed materials?
Screed is the base layer of construction. Screed materials like slabs and ramps are prone to different kinds of load-bearing stresses and can affect their structural integrity. Hence, screeds once they are laid need to have appropriate surface hardness.
BS EN 13892-6 helps you to determine the surface hardness of screed materials by providing you with detailed guidance on the apparatus requirements, and step-by-step procedures for the hardness test.
Overall, the test methods described in BS EN 13892-6 help you to identify the build quality of the screed material and the quality of the materials used to make it.