What is BS 1881-131 - testing cement in a reference concrete about?
One way of assessing the strength of cement is to mix it with a specified concrete.
BS 1881-131 is a British Standard that gives you methods for testing cement in a reference concrete. BS 1881-131 includes provisions for the laboratory conditions, the mixer, materials and mix proportions together with the procedures for mixing and testing the concrete.
Who is BS 1881-131 - testing cement in a reference concrete for?
BS 1881-131 on testing cement in a reference concrete is useful for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of cement
- Product design teams / innovation teams
- Quality control personnel
Direct / indirect users of cement and concrete for projects such as:
- Roadway / highway authorities
- Airport / helipad / aerodrome authorities
- Builders / real estate developers / architects
- Civil / building / construction engineers
- Project managers
- Contractors
Why should you use BS 1881-131 - testing cement in a reference concrete?
The strength of the binder or cement has a significant effect on the performance characteristics of the mixture.
BS 1881-131 guides you through tests to assess the strength of cement with details such as batch masses, temperature and humidity conditions, as well as ages for strength tests.
It has been shown that deviations from the specified raw materials, mixer, mixing procedure and curing conditions affect the slump result. As it may not always be possible to use the apparatus and materials specified in BS 1881-131, substitution of other apparatus and materials is permitted, but any such deviation should be reported detailing, where possible, the effect of the deviation.
Using BS 1881-131 guidelines, you can get insights into how temperature, humidity, and age affect the performance of your cement. This contributes towards selecting suitable cement for concrete mixtures so that the finished product is strong and long-lasting.