What is BS EN 1353 - Moisture content of ACC components about?

BS EN 1353 is a European Standard for the test on autoclaved aerated concrete. The main aim of BS EN 1352 is to provide the best industry guidance to ensure construction materials contribute to the structural integrity of your civil engineering works.

BS EN 1353 specifies a method of determining the moisture content of prefabricated components of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC).

Who is BS EN 1353 - Moisture content of ACC components for?

BS EN 1353 on the moisture content of ACC is useful for:

Manufacturers of concrete and concrete products
Construction materials manufacturers and suppliers
ACC products manufacturers
Civil engineers
Contractors
Quality control and testing units

Why should you use BS EN 1353 - Moisture content of ACC components?

The moisture content of construction materials for use in the roadway and building work is important in determining the compaction and proportioning of additional materials. The moisture content of a sample of soil or fine aggregate can be obtained in the field.

For the same purpose, BS EN 1353 outlines the prismatic test on test specimens (prisms, cubes, or cylinders) that are taken from prefabricated components making provision that the moisture content remains unchanged until the first weighing. The moisture content is calculated from the mass loss through drying, related to the mass or to the volume of the dried test specimens, respectively.

In this regard, BS EN 1353 provides the testing apparatus as well as shape and size, number and preparation of test specimens of ACC components.

BS EN 1353 covers the test methods to determine the mass and volume of test specimens in the moist state.

As a result, if you are a manufacturer of aggregate components, complying with BS EN 1353 can demonstrate the performance and reliability of your products.

Moreover, proper inspection of the moisture content in concrete is a necessary part of quality control and assurance, lowering the chances of structural failure.

BS EN 1353:1997

Determination of moisture content of autoclaved aerated concrete

Current

Published:

15 Oct 1997