Concrete - Specification, performance, production and conformity

(1) This European Standard applies to concrete for structures cast in situ, precast structures, and structural precast products for buildings and civil engineering structures.
(2) The concrete under this European Standard can be:
-   normal-weight, heavy-weight and light-weight;
-   mixed on site, ready-mixed or produced in a plant for precast concrete products;
-   compacted or self-compacting to retain no appreciable amount of entrapped air other than entrained air.
(3) This standard specifies requirements for:
-   the constituents of concrete;
-   the properties of fresh and hardened concrete and their verification;
-   the limitations for concrete composition;
-   the specification of concrete;
-   the delivery of fresh concrete;
-   the production control procedures;
-   the conformity criteria and evaluation of conformity.
(4) Other European Standards for specific products e.g. precast products or for processes within the field of the scope of this standard may require or permit deviations.
(5) Additional or different requirements may be given for specific applications in other European Standards, for example:
   concrete to be used in roads and other trafficked areas (e.g. concrete pavements according to EN 13877–1);
   special technologies (e.g. sprayed concrete according to EN 14487).
(6) Supplementing requirements or different testing procedures may be specified for specific types of concrete and applications, for example:
   concrete for massive structures (e.g. dams);
-   dry mixed concrete;
-   concrete with a Dmax of 4 mm or less (mortar);
-   self-compacting concretes (SCC) containing lightweight or heavy-weight aggregates or fibres;
-   concrete with open structure (e. g. pervious concrete for drainage).
(7) This standard does not apply to:
-   aerated concrete;
-   foamed concrete;
-   concrete with density less than 800 kg/m3;
-   refractory concrete.
(8) This standard does not cover health and safety requirements for the protection of workers during production and delivery of concrete.

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General Information

Status
Not Published
Public Enquiry End Date
05-Nov-2015
Current Stage
98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
Start Date
13-Jan-2017
Due Date
18-Jan-2017
Completion Date
13-Jan-2017

Relations

Effective Date
18-Jan-2023
Effective Date
08-Jun-2015

Overview

SIST EN 206:2013/oprA1:2015 is a key European Standard developed by CEN (European Committee for Standardization) that specifies requirements for concrete used in construction. It governs the specification, performance, production, and conformity of concrete for various structural applications, including cast in situ structures, precast elements, and structural products for both buildings and civil engineering works.

This standard applies to a wide range of concrete types such as normal-weight, heavyweight, and lightweight concrete. These concretes can be mixed on-site, delivered as ready-mixed concrete, or produced in plants specifically for precast elements. It covers both compacted and self-compacting concretes, emphasizing quality control and performance verification throughout production and delivery.

Key Topics

SIST EN 206:2013/oprA1:2015 addresses essential aspects of concrete production and application:

  • Constituents of Concrete: Guidelines on the selection and quality of raw materials including aggregates, cement, mineral additions (e.g., fillers, pigments), and water.
  • Concrete Properties: Requirements for both fresh and hardened concrete are outlined to ensure durability, strength, and workability.
  • Composition Limits: Limiting values for concrete mix design, such as cement content and water/cement ratios, to meet performance criteria.
  • Specification and Delivery: Procedures for specifying concrete mixes and ensuring correct delivery conditions to preserve quality.
  • Production Control: Quality management processes and control measures during concrete manufacturing.
  • Conformity Evaluation: Methods for assessing compliance with the standard through testing and certification.

The amendment A1 also includes updated normative references and technical improvements concerning lightweight aggregates and concrete composition limits, improving clarity for design working life considerations.

Applications

SIST EN 206:2013/oprA1:2015 is widely applicable across multiple construction sectors:

  • Buildings and Civil Engineering: Ensures structural integrity of concrete used in foundations, columns, beams, bridges, and other infrastructures.
  • Precast Concrete Products: Provides standards for quality and consistency in factory-produced precast elements.
  • Ready-Mix Concrete Industry: Governs production, transport, and delivery ensuring concrete meets design specifications upon placement.
  • Special Concrete Types: Guidance on self-compacting concrete, heavyweight and lightweight aggregates, and applications including massive structures (e.g., dams).
  • Road Construction: Interfaces with standards for concrete pavements (e.g., EN 13877–1) and sprayed concrete techniques (EN 14487).

By following SIST EN 206:2013/oprA1:2015, stakeholders can optimize concrete durability, performance, and sustainability across various environmental and load conditions.

Related Standards

SIST EN 206:2013/oprA1:2015 is part of a larger ecosystem of European and international concrete standards that complement and refine its application:

  • EN 13055-1: Lightweight aggregates for concrete, mortar, and grout, essential for mix design and performance tuning of lightweight concrete.
  • EN 13877-1: Specification for concrete pavements, relating to concrete used in trafficked areas.
  • EN 14487: Standards for sprayed concrete technologies, applicable in tunneling and repair works.
  • ISO 16204: Provides guidance on design working life and calibration of concrete composition for durability.

National standards bodies across Europe incorporate EN 206 amendments into their regulations, harmonizing concrete quality standards continent-wide.


Keywords: SIST EN 206:2013/oprA1:2015, concrete specification, concrete performance, concrete production, concrete conformity, lightweight aggregates, self-compacting concrete, ready-mixed concrete, precast concrete standards, concrete durability, European concrete standards.

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SIST EN 206:2013/oprA1:2015 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Concrete - Specification, performance, production and conformity". This standard covers: (1) This European Standard applies to concrete for structures cast in situ, precast structures, and structural precast products for buildings and civil engineering structures. (2) The concrete under this European Standard can be: - normal-weight, heavy-weight and light-weight; - mixed on site, ready-mixed or produced in a plant for precast concrete products; - compacted or self-compacting to retain no appreciable amount of entrapped air other than entrained air. (3) This standard specifies requirements for: - the constituents of concrete; - the properties of fresh and hardened concrete and their verification; - the limitations for concrete composition; - the specification of concrete; - the delivery of fresh concrete; - the production control procedures; - the conformity criteria and evaluation of conformity. (4) Other European Standards for specific products e.g. precast products or for processes within the field of the scope of this standard may require or permit deviations. (5) Additional or different requirements may be given for specific applications in other European Standards, for example:  concrete to be used in roads and other trafficked areas (e.g. concrete pavements according to EN 13877–1);  special technologies (e.g. sprayed concrete according to EN 14487). (6) Supplementing requirements or different testing procedures may be specified for specific types of concrete and applications, for example:  concrete for massive structures (e.g. dams); - dry mixed concrete; - concrete with a Dmax of 4 mm or less (mortar); - self-compacting concretes (SCC) containing lightweight or heavy-weight aggregates or fibres; - concrete with open structure (e. g. pervious concrete for drainage). (7) This standard does not apply to: - aerated concrete; - foamed concrete; - concrete with density less than 800 kg/m3; - refractory concrete. (8) This standard does not cover health and safety requirements for the protection of workers during production and delivery of concrete.

(1) This European Standard applies to concrete for structures cast in situ, precast structures, and structural precast products for buildings and civil engineering structures. (2) The concrete under this European Standard can be: - normal-weight, heavy-weight and light-weight; - mixed on site, ready-mixed or produced in a plant for precast concrete products; - compacted or self-compacting to retain no appreciable amount of entrapped air other than entrained air. (3) This standard specifies requirements for: - the constituents of concrete; - the properties of fresh and hardened concrete and their verification; - the limitations for concrete composition; - the specification of concrete; - the delivery of fresh concrete; - the production control procedures; - the conformity criteria and evaluation of conformity. (4) Other European Standards for specific products e.g. precast products or for processes within the field of the scope of this standard may require or permit deviations. (5) Additional or different requirements may be given for specific applications in other European Standards, for example:  concrete to be used in roads and other trafficked areas (e.g. concrete pavements according to EN 13877–1);  special technologies (e.g. sprayed concrete according to EN 14487). (6) Supplementing requirements or different testing procedures may be specified for specific types of concrete and applications, for example:  concrete for massive structures (e.g. dams); - dry mixed concrete; - concrete with a Dmax of 4 mm or less (mortar); - self-compacting concretes (SCC) containing lightweight or heavy-weight aggregates or fibres; - concrete with open structure (e. g. pervious concrete for drainage). (7) This standard does not apply to: - aerated concrete; - foamed concrete; - concrete with density less than 800 kg/m3; - refractory concrete. (8) This standard does not cover health and safety requirements for the protection of workers during production and delivery of concrete.

SIST EN 206:2013/oprA1:2015 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

SIST EN 206:2013/oprA1:2015 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 206:2013+A1:2016, SIST EN 206:2013. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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Standards Content (Sample)


SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2015
Beton - Specifikacija, lastnosti, proizvodnja in skladnost
Concrete - Specification, performance, production and conformity
Beton - Festlegung, Eigenschaften, Herstellung und Konformität
Béton - Spécification, performances, production et conformité
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 206:2013/prA1
ICS:
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
DRAFT
EN 206:2013
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
August 2015
ICS 91.100.30
English Version
Concrete - Specification, performance, production and
conformity
Béton - Spécification, performances, production et Beton - Festlegung, Eigenschaften, Herstellung und
conformité Konformität
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 104.

This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 206:2013. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.

This draft amendment was established by CEN 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 CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has
the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United
Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
provide supporting documentation.

Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

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Contents Page
European foreword .3
1 Modification to Clause 2, Normative references .4
2 Modification to 5.1.3, Aggregates .4
3 Modification to 5.1.6, Additions (including mineral fillers and pigments) .4
4 Modification to 5.3.2, Limiting values for concrete composition .4
5 Modification to 5.4
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