What is BS EN 12274-1 - Slurry surfacing about?
BS EN 12274-1 is the first part of the BS EN 12274 series of standards that discusses slurry surfacing. BS EN 12274-1 specifies a method for sampling of slurry surfacing mixtures from production during laying.
BS EN 12274-1 specifies a method for sampling from the road surface after laying is described in an informative annex (Annex A) for evaluation purposes.
BS EN 12274-1 applies to slurry surfacing for roads, airfields, and other trafficked areas.
Production testing needs operators with good practice and is carried out provided there are no specific local or other national regulations that are required to be followed.
Note1: The use of BS EN 12274-1 may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment.
Note2: BS EN 12274-1 does not purport to address all the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of the standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Who is BS EN 12274-1 - Slurry surfacing for?
BS EN 12274-1 on the sampling of slurry surfacing mixture is useful for:
- Road and transport department
- Civil engineers
- Construction companies
Why should you use BS EN 12274-1 - Slurry surfacing?
Slurry surfacing is used to treat surface voids and cracks, as well as minor surface defects, primarily for lightly trafficked roads, parking lots, and bicycle paths where a smoother surface is desired.
BS EN 12274-1 specifies a method for sampling slurry surfacing mixtures from production during laying which makes sure that the mixture is uniform and homogenous in nature.
BS EN 12274-1 will make sure that the pavement structure is smooth which will help preserve and protect the underlying pavement structure and provide a new driving surface.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 12274-1:2018 supersedes BS EN 12274‑1:2003, which is withdrawn.
BS EN 12274-1:2018 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 12274‑1:2003.
These include:
- The position of when to take a sample from production has been defined
- An informative annex has been added to evaluate sampling after laying
