What is BS EN 1169 - General rules for production control of GRC material about?
BS EN 1169 is a European Standard on precast concrete products. The main aim of BS EN 1169 is to provide the best industry guidance on ensuring precast concrete products are reliable for its intended use.
BS EN 1169 is applicable to glass-fibre reinforced cement products manufactured in factories.
BS EN 1169 defines the general rules for production control of GRC material.
Note: BS EN 1169 does not specify:
- The conformity control procedure for the finished products, for which reference should be made to the specification of European products standards or, if none exist, to the technical requirements defined and agreed between the manufacturer and his customer
- The means and methods to be used to control the whole production process (moulds, curing, storage, etc.).
Who is BS EN 1169 - General rules for production control of GRC material for?
BS EN 1169 on general rules for production control of GRC material is useful for:
- Manufacturers of concrete and concrete products
- Quality control and testing personnel
- Inspection and certification bodies
- Manufacturers and suppliers of GRC materials
- Cement and concrete industry
- Civil engineers and contractors
Why should you use BS EN 1169 - General rules for production control of GRC material?
Factory production control consists of a permanent organization and provisions to ensure that a product subsequently placed on the market conforms with the technical requirements defined at the order. The production control plan shall be drawn up in a document including the following items: design requirements, production process, finished products, records, traceability, personnel involved in the control process and management system.
In this regard, BS EN 1169 specifies the control and storage of raw materials as well as the control of the mixing process and controls of hardened and fresh GRC.
As a result, if you are a manufacturer of precast concrete products, complying with BS EN 1169 can help demonstrate the performance and quality of your product, ensuring that they are fit for purpose.
Overall, guidelines and inspections are required to maintain the quality of GRC materials and, ultimately, to produce quality maintenance and improvement in construction materials.