This document specifies the methods for determining standard consistence, setting times and soundness of cements.
The method applies to common cements and to other cements and materials, the standards for which call up this method. It may not apply to other cement types that have, for example, a very short initial setting time. The method is used for assessing whether the setting time and soundness of a cement is in conformity with its specification.
This document describes the reference methods and allows the use of alternative procedures and equipment, as indicated in notes, provided that they have been calibrated against the reference methods. In the event of a dispute, only the reference equipment and procedures are used.
BS EN 196-3:2005 history
2016BS EN 196-3:2016 Methods of testing cement. Determination of setting times and soundness
2011BS EN 61439-2:2011 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. Power switchgear and controlgear assemblies
2005BS EN 196-3:2005+A1:2008 Methods of testing cement - Determination of setting times and soundness
2005BS EN 196-3:2005 Methods of testing cement - Determination of setting time and soundness