What is BS EN 13286-49 - swelling test for treated soil about?
Mixtures in various forms have been used in road, airfield, port and other pavement construction for decades. BS EN 13286-49 is a European Standard applicable to unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures that cover accelerated swelling tests for soil treated by lime and/or hydraulic binder for enhancing the usability, application, and performance in road construction applications.
BS EN 13286-49 is the 49th part of the multi-series that describes an accelerated swelling test for soil treated by lime and/or hydraulic binder.
The test method is applicable to mixtures that have sufficient fines or cohesion to permit, immediately after manufacture, the extrusion of the specimen from the mould without damage.
Who is BS EN 13286-49 - swelling test for treated soil for?
BS EN 13286-49 on swelling test for treated soil is useful for:
- Highway and road transport authorities
- Airport authorities / port authorities
- Contractors
- Civil engineers
- Product development teams / innovation teams
- Testing laboratories
Why should you use BS EN 13286-49 - swelling test for treated soil?
A mixture of aggregate, water, and hydraulic binder is one of the most commonly used materials in pavement sub-base layers. The test method described in BS EN 13286-49 helps you to assess the quality of mixing visually (uniformity of colour and the granular characteristics of the mixture).
BS EN 13286-49 walks you through the process of production of the test specimens as well as the storage of test specimens. BS EN 13286-49 discusses treatment with lime alone, as well as treatment with a hydraulic binder in association with lime. Measurement of the expansion of the test specimen has been discussed in BS EN 13286-49, along with calculation and expression of the results. An example of a test report has also been provided for your reference.
BS EN 13286-49 guidelines have the potential to equip you with high-performance materials, enabling more efficient designs for the construction of roads, highways, and different types of pavements. Using the tests methods described in BS EN 13286-49 helps to improve the service life of your construction, minimize costs, and prevent accidents.