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EN 206-1:2000
5.3.3 Performance-related design methods
The requirements related to exposure classes may be established by using performance-related design methods for
durability and may be specified in terms of performance-related parameters, e.g. scaling of concrete in a freeze/thaw
test. Guidance on the use of an alternative performance-related design method with respect to durability is given in
Annex J (informative). The application of an alternative method depends on the provisions valid in the place of use
of the concrete.
5.4 Requirements for fresh concrete
5.4.1 Consistence
Where the consistence of concrete is to be determined, it shall be measured either by means of:
– slump test conforming to EN 12350-2;
– Vebe test conforming to EN 12350-3;
– degree of compactability conforming to EN 12350-4;
– flow table test conforming to EN 12350-5;
– specific methods to be agreed upon between the specifier and the producer for concrete for special applications
(e.g. earth moist concrete).
NOTE Due to the lack of sensitivity of the test methods beyond certain values of consistence, it is recommended to use the
indicated tests for:
– slump
=
10 mm and
=
210 mm;
– Vebe time
=
30 sec and > 5 sec;
– degree of compactibility
=
1,04 and < 1,46;
– flow diameter > 340 mm and
=
620 mm.
Where the consistence of concrete is to be determined, it shall be tested at the time of use of the concrete or in the
case of ready-mixed concrete, at the time of delivery.
If concrete is delivered in a truck mixer or agitating equipment, the consistence may be measured using a spot
sample obtained from the initial discharge. The spot sample shall be taken after a discharge of approximately
0,3 m
in accordance with EN 12350-1.
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The consistence may be specified either by reference to a consistence class according to 4.2.1 or, in special cases,
by a target value. For target values, the related tolerances are given in table 11.
Table 11 – Tolerances for target values of consistence
Slump
Target value in mm
=
40 50 to 90
=
100
Tolerance in mm ± 10 ± 20 ± 30
Vebe time
Target value in sec
=
11 10 to 6
=
5
Tolerance in sec ± 3 ± 2 ± 1
Degree of compactability
Target value
=
1,26 1,25 to 1,11
=
1,10
Tolerance ± 0,10 ± 0,08 ± 0,05
Flow diameter
Target value in mm all values
Tolerance in mm ± 30
5.4.2 Cement content and water/cement ratio
Where the cement, water, or addition content is to be determined, the cement content, addition content or added
water shall be taken either as recorded on the print-out of the batch recorder or where recording equipment is not
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