What is BS EN 1015-2 - Bulk sampling and preparation of test mortars about?
The term mortar is used in the building industry to denote a mixture of natural sand or other fine aggregate and some binding agent, used as a jointing or a surface plastering and rendering material.
BS EN 1015 is a European Standard on methods of test for mortar for masonry. The main aim of the BS EN 1015 series is to provide the best industry guidance to ensure construction materials contribute to the structural integrity of your civil engineering works.
BS EN 1015-2 is the second part of the BS EN 1015 series that specifies methods for taking a bulk sample of fresh mortar, and the preparation of a bulk test sample from this.
BS EN 1015-2 also specifies a procedure for producing test mortars from dry constituents and water.
Who is BS EN 1015-2 - Bulk sampling and preparation of test mortars for?
BS EN 12051 on bulk sampling and preparation of test mortars is useful for:
- Manufacturers of construction materials and products
- Mortar and masonry manufacturers
- Cement and concrete industry
- Manufacturers of binders and aggregates
- Builders
- Contractors
- Civil engineers
Why should you use BS EN 1015-2 - Bulk sampling and preparation of test mortars?
The sampling of any material is very important, if a sample is not representative of the material the test results will be invalid. The taking of samples may involve sampling from moving conveyors, trucks or delivery vehicles. It is essential that all health and safety requirements be complied with to minimize the risk of accidents. This includes wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment.
In this regard, BS EN 1015-2 specifies the minimum bulk test sample size, preparation of the bulk test sample and individual test samples as well as preparation of test mortars from dry
constituents and water or pre-batched mixes and binders.
As a result, you can evaluate concrete performance and demonstrate the ability of materials to contribute to the stability and structural integrity of your construction works. Compliance with
BS EN 1015-2 can also play a positive role in the concrete design mix for your construction projects as it specifies the information that must be documented in order to generate a sampling certificate, as well as how dry mortars should be mixed in order to prepare wet test samples.
