BS 4550-3.4:1978
Methods of testing cement - Physical tests - Strength tests

Standard No.

BS 4550-3.4:1978

Release Date

1978

Published By

British Standards Institution (BSI)

Status

Be replaced 1998-05

Replace By

BS 1881-131:1998

BS EN 196-1:1995

BS 4550-3-4:1978(1999)

Latest

BS 4550-3-4:1978(1999)

BS EN 196-1:2016

Replace

73/10751 DC BS 4246 Pt.2:1974 BS 146 Pt.2:1973 BS 5224:1976 BS 4248:1974 BS 915-2:1972

Scope

British Standard Methods of testing cement 1. Compressive strength of concrete cubes 1.1 Test principle 1.2 References 1.3 Apparatus 1.4 Temperature and humidity conditions 1.5 Preparation of specimens 1.6 Storage of specimens 1.7 Testing of specimens 1.8 Calculation 1.9 Report 2. Compressive strength of mortar cubes 2.1 Test principle 2.2 References 2.3 Apparatus 2.4 Temperature and humidity conditions 2.5 Preparation of specimens 2.6 Storage of specimens 2.7 Testing of specimens 2.8 Calculation 2.9 Report Tables 1. Temperature and humidity conditions 2. Mixes for concrete cubes 3. Masses of individual fractions of sand 4. Temperature and humidity conditions 5. Mixes for mortar cubes Figures 1. Typical concrete mixer with paddle 2. Suitable trowel 3. Typical vibration machine for compacting mortar cubes

BS 4550-3.4:1978 history

• 0000 BS 4550-3-4:1978(1999)
• 1978 BS 4550-3.1:1978 Methods of testing cement - Physical tests - Introduction
• 1972 BS 915-2:1972 Specification for high alumina cement - Metric units