SIST EN 480-2:2006
(Main)Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout - Test methods - Part 2: Determination of setting time
Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout - Test methods - Part 2: Determination of setting time
This European Standard describes a method for determining setting time of mortar with and without admixtures. It is an adaptation of the setting time test described in EN 196 3.
This European Standard describes the reference method; it allows the use of alternative apparatus as indicated in notes provided that they do not affect the results
Zusatzmittel für Beton, Mörtel und Einpressmörtel - Prüfverfahren - Teil 2: Bestimmung der Erstarrungszeit
Diese Europäische Norm legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Erstarrungszeit für Mörtel mit und ohne Zusatzmittel fest. Sie ist eine Anpassung an die in EN 196-3 beschriebene Prüfung der Erstarrungszeit.
Diese Norm beschreibt das Referenzverfahren; die Norm lässt die Verwendung alternativer Prüfeinrichtungen, die jeweils in den Anmerkungen angegeben sind, zu, sofern diese die Prüfergebnisse nicht beeinflussen.
Adjuvants pour béton, mortier et coulis - Méthodes d'essai - Partie 2: Détermination du temps de prise
Kemijski dodatki za beton, malto in injekcijsko maso - Preskusne metode - 2. del: Ugotavljanje časa vezanja
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Nov-2006
- Technical Committee
- BBB - Concrete, reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Dec-2006
- Due Date
- 01-Dec-2006
- Completion Date
- 01-Dec-2006
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
Overview
EN 480-2:2006 - "Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout - Test methods - Part 2: Determination of setting time" is a CEN European Standard that defines the reference method for measuring the setting time of mortar with and without admixtures. It adapts the setting time test described in EN 196-3 and permits equivalent alternative apparatus when they do not affect results. The standard specifies test conditions, apparatus (Vicat), specimen preparation, test procedure and reporting requirements for both initial and final setting time.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Test principle: penetration of a Vicat needle into a reference mortar until specified penetration limits are reached.
- Reference materials: mortar prepared according to EN 480-1; mixing water per EN 1008; water demand determined per EN 413-2.
- Laboratory conditions: normally (20 ± 2) °C and relative humidity ≥ 65 %; specimens stored at ≥ 90 % RH and at (5 ± 1) °C or (20 ± 2) °C as required.
- Apparatus:
- Vicat needle: non-corrodible metal, effective height (50 ± 1) mm, diameter (1,13 ± 0,05) mm.
- Total moving mass (including stopping device): (1 000 ± 2) g; vertical low-friction movement required.
- Hard rubber mould: truncated cone, depth (40,0 ± 0,2) mm, top/bottom diameters (70 ± 5) mm and (80 ± 5) mm; alternative mould shapes allowed if validated.
- Automatic setting meters may be used if shown to give equivalent results.
- Measured limits:
- Initial setting time: time from mixing until needle‑to‑base distance = 4,0 mm.
- Final setting time: time from mixing until needle penetration ≤ 2,5 mm.
- Manual Vicat: interpolation between time limits is allowed for overnight periods but is not permitted for comparative testing or when expected setting time is < 8 h.
- Test report must include: type of test equipment, test temperature (nearest 1 °C), and initial/final setting times expressed in minutes.
Applications
- Assessing the influence of chemical admixtures (set retarders, accelerators, water‑reducing agents) on mortar setting behavior.
- Quality control in mortar and grout production and R&D for admixture formulation.
- Ensuring compliance and comparability of setting-time data used in specification, performance evaluation and compatibility testing with cementitious materials.
Who uses this standard
- Admixture manufacturers and R&D laboratories
- Cement and mortar testing laboratories
- Construction material specifiers and quality control personnel
- Standards bodies and conformity assessment organizations
Related standards
- EN 480-1 (reference mortar for testing)
- EN 196-3 (setting time of cement; method adapted)
- EN 1008 (mixing water)
- EN 413-2 (water demand determination)
Keywords: EN 480-2:2006, setting time, Vicat, admixtures for concrete mortar and grout, initial setting time, final setting time, test method, CEN.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 480-2:2006 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout - Test methods - Part 2: Determination of setting time". This standard covers: This European Standard describes a method for determining setting time of mortar with and without admixtures. It is an adaptation of the setting time test described in EN 196 3. This European Standard describes the reference method; it allows the use of alternative apparatus as indicated in notes provided that they do not affect the results
This European Standard describes a method for determining setting time of mortar with and without admixtures. It is an adaptation of the setting time test described in EN 196 3. This European Standard describes the reference method; it allows the use of alternative apparatus as indicated in notes provided that they do not affect the results
SIST EN 480-2:2006 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.10 - Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar; 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 480-2:2006 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 480-2:1998. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 480-2:2006 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/128. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout - Test methods - Part 2: Determination of
setting time
Zusatzmittel für Beton, Mörtel und Einpressmörtel - Prüfverfahren - Teil 2: Bestimmung
der Erstarrungszeit
Adjuvants pour béton, mortier et coulis - Méthodes d'essai - Partie 2: Détermination du
temps de prise
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 480-2:2006
ICS:
91.100.10 Cement. Mavec. Apno. Malta Cement. Gypsum. Lime.
Mortar
91.100.30 Beton in betonski izdelki Concrete and concrete
products
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 480-2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
August 2006
ICS 91.100.30 Supersedes EN 480-2:1996
English Version
Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout - Test methods - Part
2: Determination of setting time
Adjuvants pour béton, mortier et coulis - Méthodes d'essai - Zusatzmittel für Beton, Mörtel und Einpressmörtel -
Partie 2: Détermination du temps de prise Prüfverfahren - Teil 2: Bestimmung der Erstarrungszeit
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 19 June 2006.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official
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Contents Page
Foreword.3
1 Scope .5
2 Normative references .5
3 Test principle.5
4 General requirements for testing.5
4.1 Laboratory .5
4.2 Apparatus .5
4.3 Materials .6
5 Setting time test.6
5.1 Apparatus .6
5.2 Preparation of the mortar.8
5.3 Filling the mould .8
5.4 Test procedure.8
5.4.1 Determination of initial setting time.8
5.4.2 Determination of final setting time.8
5.4.3 Manual Vicat.9
6 Test report .9
Bibliography .10
Foreword
This document (EN 480-2:2006) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 104 “Concrete and
related products”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by February 2007, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by February 2007.
This document supersedes EN 480-2:1996.
This draft European Standard is part of the series EN 480 Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout – Test
methods which comprises the following:
Part 1 Reference concrete and reference mortar for testing
Part 2 Determination of setting time
Part 4 Determination of bleeding of concrete
Part 5 Determination of capillary absorption
Part 6 Infrared analysis
Part 8 Determination of the conventional dry material content
Part 10 Determination of water soluble chloride content
Part 11 Determination of air void characteristics in hardened concrete
Part 12 Determination of the alkali content of admixtures
Part 13 Reference masonry mortar for testing mortar admixtures
Part 14 Determination of the effect on corrosion susceptibility of reinforcing steel by potentiostatic electro-
1)
chemical test
This standard is applicable together with the other standards of the series EN 934 Admixtures for concrete,
mortar and grout.
Notification of revisions:
The previous edition EN 480-2:1996 has been revised as follows:
- provision for using a manual Vicat;
- general editorial revision.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
1) This part is under preparation.
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland and United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This European Standard describes a method for determining setting time of mortar with and without
admixtures. It is an adaptation of the setting time test described in EN 196-3.
This European Standard describes the reference method; it allows the use of alternative apparatus as
indicated in notes provided that they do not affect the results.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undate
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