What is BS EN 15743 - Specifications of supersulfated cement about?
BS EN 15743 is the European standard on supersulfated cement that is used in concrete for foundations and massive structures.
BS EN 15743 defines and gives the specifications of supersulfated cement and its constituents. The definition of supersulfated cement includes the proportions in which the constituents are to be combined to produce products in accordance with BS EN 15743.
The definition also includes requirements the constituents have to meet and the mechanical, physical, chemical including heat of hydration requirements.
BS EN 15743 also states the conformity criteria and the related rules.
Who is BS EN 15743 - Specifications of supersulfated cement for?
BS EN 15743 on supersulfated cement is useful for:
- Builders
- Architects
- Civil engineers
- Manufacturers of cement
Why should you use BS EN 15743 - Specifications of supersulfated cement?
Supersulfated cement is a hydraulic binder, i.e., a finely ground inorganic material which, when mixed with water, forms a paste that sets and hardens by means of hydration reactions and processes and which, after hardening, retains its strength and stability even underwater.
BS EN 15743 defines the main and additional constituents of supersulfated cement, as well as additives that improve the manufacturing or qualities of the cement.
The composition and notation of supersulfated cement are provided in BS EN 15743.
BS EN 15743 navigates you through the mechanical, physical, chemical and durability requirements of the cement.
The standard designation of supersulfated cement can be identified by at least the notation as specified in BS EN 15743.
Conformity criteria of supersulfated cement can be evaluated through BS EN 15743 including properties, test methods and minimum testing frequency for the auto control testing by the manufacturer, and the statistical assessment procedure.
Furthermore, BS EN 15743 guides you through the process of producing Supersulfated cement ensuring high compressive strength, low heat of hydration, good durability in chemically aggressive conditions, strong mechanical performance at low temperatures, and high chemical resistance.
In this way, Supersulfated cement is a newly developed environmental-friendly cementitious material due to its energy-saving, carbon emission reduction, and waste utilization.
