BRITISH STANDARD Methods of testing cement Part 7. Methods of taking and preparing samples of cement Standard EN 196-7 : 1989 has the st n arm =— a =a WN seanoarosBS EN 196-7: 1992 Cooperating organizations urpean Ce s "1 ler whose supervision urepean 8 prepared, comprises the national standards ations of the following countries. Finland France ion francaise ce normalisation Germany Deutsches institut for Normung eV. Greece Hellenic Onganization for Standart Iceland “Techuoloical Institute of Keekand Ireland ional Standards Authority of Ireland Italy Ente Nazionale Italiane di Lusembount Inspection du Travail et des Mines Netherlands Nederlands Normalisatie institut Norway Norges Standaniseringsforbund Portugal Institute Portugues da Qualia Spain Asucincién Espaiiola de Normalizaciin y Certfieaciin Sweden Standardiseringskommissionen i Sverige Switzerland Association suisse de normalisation United Kingdom British Standards Institu Tis Hes Stan, hain, Avett Teh ‘Sve Bhat for fg and Engines pubis underthesutwrty Amendments issued since publication ‘tthe Standard Beatant | tft on id. No, [Date xt affectedBS EN 196-7 : 1992 ————— i Contents Cooperating organizations National foreword Brief history Foreword ‘Text of EN 196-7 National annexes NA (informative) BS EN 196-7 sampling report 7 NB (informative) Sampling for acceptance inspection at delivery 18 NC (informative) Committees responsible 18 ND (informative) Cross-rever Inside back cover National foreword ‘This British Standard has been prepared under the direction of the Technical Sector Board for Building and Civil Engineering. It is the English language version of EN 196-7 : 1989 ‘Methods of testing cement; Methods of taking and preparing samples of cement’, published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). EN 196-7 was drawn up by Technical Committee 51, Cement and building limes, as Part 7 of a series on testing cement which was accepted by CEN on 3 October 1989. The UK gave a positive vote at the final voting stage and, thus, the European test procedure has been introduced into the 1991 revisions of British Standards for cement BS 12, BS 146, BS 4027, BS 4246, BS 6588 and BS 6610. This British Standard supersedes BS 4550 Part I whieh is withdrawn, ‘The European Standard includes important definitions relating to the various types of samples associated with the assessment of the quality of cements and provides details of how these samples are required to be taken. ‘The European Standard also covers the preparation and storage of laboratory samples for subsequent testing. Representative samples for the various tests which may be required are obtained by means of a sample divider or by quartering. A suitable form for the sampling report speci clause 10 is given in national annex NA. Since the draft European Prestandard for cement, ENV 197-1, does not deal with acceptance inspection at delivery, EN 196-7 does not specify th Hf relationship between sample size/type and the size of the lot sampled. In consequence national annex NB retains the UK conditions relating to acceptance inspection, ional annex NC gives the committees responsible for the UK partic ¢ preparation of this standard, nex ND gives details of corresponding British Standards for ional standards referred (o in the European Stand: Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer Immunity, from legal obligations.EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 196 NORME EUROPEENNE rer EUROPAISCHE NORM December 1989 VDE 646.94 = GONE 620.11 Deserta Cements, tests sampling, samples, packing English version Methods of testing cement; Methods of taking and preparing samples of cement Méthodes d’essais des ciments; Méthodes de _Priifverfahren far Zement; Verfahren far die prélévement et d’échantillonnage du ciment __Probenahme und Probenauswahl von Zement ‘This European Standard was approved by CEN on 1989-06-16, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member. ‘This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions. CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iecland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. | CEN European Committee for Standardization Comité Européen de Normalisation Europaisches Komitee fr Normung Contra Secretariat: rug de Stassart 96, B-1060 Brussels © CEN 1989 Copyright reserved to all CEN members Ref. No. EN 196-7 : 1980 EPage 2 EN 196-7 : 1989 Brief history ‘This European Standard was drawn up by the ‘Technical Committee CEN.TC 51 ‘Cement’ the Secretariat of which is held by IBN. In accordance with the Common CEN/CENELEC Rules, the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. Foreword The standard EN 196 on methods of testing cement consists of the following Parts: Part 1 Part 2: Chemical analysis of cement Part 3: Determination of setting time and soundness Quantitative determination of constituents Pozzolanicity test for pozzolanie cements Determination of fineness Methods of taking and preparing, samples of cement Determination of the chloride, carbon dioxide and alkali content of cement Determination of strength Part 4: Part 5 Part 6: Part 7: Part 21 Contents Foreword 1 Object and field of applic References Definitions General ‘Sampling equipment Procedures for taking samples and precautions to be taken depending ‘on the procedures adopted 7 Frequency at which samples are taken and choice of sample type 8 Size and preparation of samples, 9 Packaging and story 10. Sampling report Annex A. Typical examples of samplin equipment normally used1 Object and field of application This European Standard describes only the equipment to be used, the methorls to be followed and the provisions to be complied with for taking, ‘sumples of cement representative of given lots for testing to asess the quality of products prior to, during or after delivery. ‘The provisions of this standard are on when samples of cement are requeste verify of either: a) current production of a cement a with a standard (for example of the manufacturer” response to the req procedure); or delivery or a lot with a standard, the ons of a contract or the specification in an y time eet the nevds to-control or again im ements of a cert licable to the taki it of ts! defined by 172) whether they are: a) contained ) contained in bags, canisters, drums or any other packages; ©) transported in bulk in road vehicle wagons, ships, etc 2 References 196-1: 1987 1 testing cement — jon of strength 196-2 : 1987 Methods of testing, cement — Chemical analy of cement 196-3 + 1987 Methods of testing cement — Determination of setting time nd soundness V 106-4 constituents, EN 196-5 : 1987 Methods of testing cement Pozzolanicity test for pezzolanie cements, EN 196-6 : 1989 Methods of testing cement — Determination of fineness EN 196-21 : 1989 Methods of testing cement ~ Determination of the chloride, arbon dioxide and alkali content of cement Jement — Composition, specifications anid conformity criteria "ome requirements af this starr ean aa, by agree etn the pti, ef on-sandardized hydric Inder, EAE present atthe drat stage 3316 Page 3 EN 196-7 : 1989 3 Definitions For the purpose of this European Standard, the following definitions apply, 3.1 order Quantity of ce placed with th depot). It may « spread over a pe nt covercd hy a single requisition sume manufacturer (or distributes nsist of one or more eansignmunts ioc of time, 3.2 consignment Quantity of cement deli manufacturer (or distribut sven time by a depot). It may consist of one oF more Tots 3.3 lot Quantity of cement produced under conditions presumed uniform, After sp nly by EN 1972)) (his quantity is regarded as a whole ‘complying’ wr “not complying’ with standards or act requirements 3.4 Inerement Quamtity of cement the sampling equipmer ken in used, 5 sample (general term) Quantity of cement taken at random, or in accordance with a sampling plan, from a larger quantity (silo, stock of bags, wagons, trucks, ete.) or from a fixed lot, relating to the intended tests, A sample may consist of one or more Fucrements 3.6 spot sample Sample take the sume place, cean be obtained by nediately conse the same time and from one and lating tu the intended tests. It combining one or more cutive inerements, 3.7 composite sampl Homogeneous mixture of spor simples taken: a) at different points or 1) at differ from a Larger mass of the sume cement, abtained by thoroughly mixing the combined spot samples and, if necessary, reducing the size of the resulting nixture, i times 3.8 laboratory sample Saniple prepared by thoroughly: mixing and if hecessary reducing from a kayger sample (spot or ‘compasite sample) snxd intended far ise by the oties undertaking! the tests, ovies are gen leslie seveptane nestaPage 4 EN 196-7 : 1989 3.9 sample for retest Sample whieh is to be kept for possible subsequent tests in the event of the results from tests carried ‘out on the laboratory samples being in doubt or disputed, The sample for retest is generally the remainder of a laboratory sample after a first series of tests, 3.10 retained sample Sample taken systematically from reguk (for example for lange works presence of all the parties retained for possible testi or dispute or subsequ xen thee deli ). if necessary in the ncerned, to b n the event of doubt nt problems 3.2, 3.2 and 3.10 only ive sme taking delivery of 4 Su Definitions 3 ef eck 4 General 1 The aim of the sampling operations is to obtain om a Zarge quantity of cement (contained in a silo, a stock of bags in a warehouse, truck, ete... or in a defined lot) one or more smaller quantities, considered by the parties concerned to represent the quantity of cement of which the quality is te be assessed 4.2. The equipment used, methods followed, and precautions taken may vary according to the nature ‘of the installation and the circumstances in whieh the samples are taken, 1.3 In the case of the checks carried out within The context of a certification procedure the measures other than these described below to ensure that the samples are representative are within the jurisdiction of the certification body (see clause 7) 4.4 In the case of taking delivery of a supply, the unpling operations shall, in principle, take place in the presence of the manufacturer (or vendor) and the customer (or purchaser) or their respective representatives, The absence of one of them shall hot. however, be a barrier to the eperstions but if this occurs it shall be mentioned in the sampling report (see clause: 10), The s deliver imple is normally taken hefore or during, However, if necessary, it may be taken after delivery but with a maximum delay of 24 In this latter exse the results of the ehocks shall he interpreted with care, ® However, leaning isnot necentary bet we making up the sarge 3317 Indeed, for various reasons, the coment ty be tested may no longer be re} of the the actual moment of its delivery, For ason the time of sampling shall be ea recorded in the sampling report (see ela When samples after delivery, the requirements in the first panugraph above remain applicable, 5 Sampling equipment On account of the diversity of industrial installations and circumstances in which the samples have to be taken, itis not possible to describe one type of reference equipment with whieh other types of equipment can be compared Uiirough a series of tests hefore being able to be used. Hence, this standard only gives, by way of ‘example in annex: A, a simplified illustration of the devices normally used and whieh have been found satisfactory. This equipment is either portable (adie, tube, serew sampler, ete.) or permanently installed (screw extractor or other equipment fised permanently onto the container) ‘The equipment shall be chosen and used in accordance with the following rules, ‘The equipment shall he a) approved by all the parties 1) of non-corrodlible material, which is not liable to react with the cement, ©) maintained always in working. ‘clean state, Care shall be taken to ensure that it is carefully cleaned after exch sampling, ‘operation. Care shall also be taken to ensure that itis not contaminated hy lubricants From ‘other equipment used, Permanent equipment shall be installed at locations where there are no lard deposits and where the flow of cement is homoyencous (no seg ion) at the time itis being used. In particular, when itis used it shall not be operted during fluidization under air pressure, If fluidization is necessary, 10 ssurnples shall be taken until the: cement has settled for at least half a minute after stopping the stir supply6 Procedures for taking samples and precautions to be taken depending on the procedures adopted table ea shall be used to take following precaut for the circumstances sample, observing the ons as appropriate, 6.2 Sampling from bags, drums and containers of comparable size ‘When the « small containers, the sample indicated in the second paragraph of 8.1 shall comprise either a single bag or a single container chosen at random, from a sufficiently large stock 6.3 Sampling from large containers ‘Samples shall be taken while the con filled or emptied taking the precautions: ner is being, a) not to operate in dusty or polluting atmospheres: b) to take the number of samples necessary to obtain the quantity prescribed in the second paragraph of 8.1; ©) to transfer the collected cement into a clean, dry and airtight container before proceeding with the operations described in clause 8, 6.4 Sampling from bulk transport (after loading or before unloading)! For all equipment used, care shall be t take material from the top or bottom kay mass of cement. The thickness of the considered fs at least 15 em, ‘Take the same precautions as those described in 6.Ba), b) and ¢), 6.5 Sampling while lon or silos king samples may be carried out only if suitable ‘equipment is available and if there is access to 2 homogeneous phase of cement, Take the sume precautions as those described in 6.28), b) andl ¢). fen not to as of the er to be: ling into bulk transport 6.6 Sampling from silos In the absence of a suitable fixed sampling de (see the last paragraph of clause 5) quantity of cement shall be di ischarge commences to remove the hard leposits tures of different cements in the quantity is Teft to be determined by the manufacturer's representative present at the sampling opei The necessary quantity prescribed in the second paragraph of 8.1 shall then be collected in a clean and dry contain 2 At present atthe daft sage. ‘The equipment described In this standard (see annex A) does a aloe Fr ses 3318 Page 5 EN 196-7 : 1989 6.7 Sampling from bag filling machines ‘The quantity taken shall comprise a bag of cement ‘obtained during the normal operation of the Hhine. It ean equally comprise the equivalent quantity (see the second paragraph of 8.1) sampled by a mechanical device fitted in the supply hopper directly above the discharge spouts. If the machine is used for packing different cements. it shall be pletely purged of all the cement previously -ked until the cement from which samples are to avarrives, Depending on the type of pac king, the quantity so removed may be considerable, The manufacturer's representative sent at the sampling operation shall determine ‘quantity. 7 Frequency at which samples are taken and choice of sample type ‘The frequency of taking samples and the type of sample (spot sample or composite sample) depends ‘on the provisions contained: — in the agreements between producer and customer; = in the national, European (ENV 1972) for example) or even international standards; procedures, — in the corti 8 Size and preparation of samples 8.1 Size of sample to be taken for verification of compliance Each laboratory sample (or sample for retest or retained ssumple) shail be of sueh a size that all the tests specified in the contract or required by standards indicated in the contraet or the tification procedure can be carried out twic Thus, unless specified to the contrary, the mass of these ssumples shall be at least 5 kg (oF more, if necessary, to fill completely the container indicated in 9.2) ‘The total quantity (spot sample or composite sample) to be taken for verifying compliance shall hat required es concerted the ssumples indicated in the first paragraph above. This ‘quantity shall be taken by the equipment specified in ekwuse § and in accordance with the procedures stated in clause 6, fn general taking a sample of. 40 ky. to 50 ky will suffice,Page 6 EN 196-7 : 1989 8.2 Homogenization 8.2.1 General requirements As soon as the quantity of 40 ki to 50 ky indicated in the second paragraph of 8.1 has been collected, it shall be carefully homogenized (preferably in laboratory) with clean dry implements not liable to react with the cement, The homogenization shall preferal using. a mixing machine, Ue efficien Shall have been previously demonstr (sce 8.2.2), Whatever procedure is chosen, it shall bbe carried out as quickly as possible to minimize the exposure of the cement to the ait. In the absence of a homogenizer, the Following procedure is to be adopted: the quantity of cement to be distributed between, the Inboratories (see the second paragraph of 8.1) shall be tipped onto a clean dry eloth (or plasties sheet) and shall then be mixed earefully using at shovel, This procedure shali a) the ambient x be achieved nly be used if: lative humidity is less than by) all risk of the sample being affected by wind, in, snow or dust fs avoided, 8.2.2 Verification of the efficiency of the homogenizing procedure selected ‘Take approximately equal quantities of two cements of differing characteristies (i.e. Blaine fineness, by EN 196-45, and additionally evlour) Mix these using one of the procedures described in 8.2.1 and note the time between sisting and finishing the operation ‘Once the aperation is judged to be canyplete, take fifteen “micro-samples’, each of 12 4.10 20 x, from points equally distributed within the sass af whieh the homogeneity is to he verified” Determine the Blaine fi tof these micro-samples, ones Taree uines an each Homogenization shall be considered to be obtained IC the analysis of varic ace shows there t be ne Significant differences bet weer the 15 micro-samples, This analysis shall be carried out as described in the literature diay sith, statistical contrat, In the ease of an unsatisfactory result. the mixing. Shall be repeated, but doubling Uh tae of the mixing operation, Ts an sal int, te ea hese giocnts at ditnety different car STRse UK pres, a stable mtn ean be son Ll, 1, ver ant eo, Faia 3319 oF this second trial, there are no significant ferences between the 15 micro-samples, the hod with twice the homogenization time shall be considered valid, but, if no noticeable improvement has been obtained in relation to the sen method shall be declared ly, if there is no decisive it shall he decided, in vie time required, whether it is worth repe trial with a longer time. Choice of method ification of the efficiency of the ingg method (see 8.2.2) is only to be ried out at the time of choosing the method. ‘This choice is left to the initiative of tk manufacturer, but he shall be in a position to prove (for example to an expert representing a customer ‘or the certification body) that he has carried out the trial described above by presenting a dossier drawn up on that secasion, 8.3 Division of the verification of comp After homogenization (see 8.2) of the sample » up as specified in the second paragraph of 8. shall be divided into the required number of laboratory or retained ssumples either by using a sample divider or, after quartering the quantity to be distributed, by extracting with a hand seoop, increments of approximately 0.5 kg from each of the quarters and transferring these successively into containers prepared for receiving the Inboratory (or retained) samples. This oper shall he continued until the desived mass (sta the first paragraph of 8.1) is obtained in each container ‘The sequence of dist hand scoop from whieh cael of the ing the ‘The v nti necessary for the contents of the yy sample bs sqraduually made up shall be as Follows, Distribute successively to each of the laboratory containers X, Y, Z first a scoopful from A then a scooptul from B, then a seaoptul from C, th “This represents one distribution sequence; repeat the same sequence as many times as necessuy to reach the quantity preseribed in the first part oof BA (see Figure 1), Yh snot hs eatEach laboratory (or retained) sample so prepared shall be packaged as stated in clause 9 and despatched with the minimum delay. ICs then up. to the receiving laboratory, to store, prepare and, treat the simple in a manner appropriate to its subsequent use,” 8.4 Foreign bodies in the sample During the above operations any foreign bodies which may appear shall, in all eases, be noted in. the sampling report (clause 10). If they appear to be uniformly distributed in the cement (for example, a powder other than cement, lumps) it is not possible to remove them from the sample. Otherwise, they shall be removed and kept: a) by one of the two parties (manufacturer, customer) with the agreement of the other in the case of taking delivery of a supply; or b) by the agency responsible for inspection in the case of a sampling operation performed in the context of certification regulations. 9 Packaging and storage 9.1 Principle ‘The packaging of the samples and the method of storage shall always be such as to preserve the properties of the sampled cement. Any conditions likely to affect this shall be indicated. Page 7 EN 196-7 : 1989 9.2 Containers ‘The samples s l be packed, despatched and stored in bags, drums, or solid containers. These all be made of a material which is inert with respect to cement and non-corrodible, They shall be dry, impervious (to air and moisture) and clean, In this respect they shall not have been previously used for packaging products which are likely to affect the samples. ‘To prevent aeration the containers shall as far as Dossible, be completely filled and their closure sealed with adhesive tape"), When made of plastics, containers or bags shall, only be used under the following conditions: a) the period of storage shall be limited to 3 months; b) the sheet from which they are made shall be at least 100 jm thick; ) the plasties material shall under no ‘circumstances cause the cement to become ‘air entraining’ whether by loss from this material or as a result of surface treatment. On this point, check for the absence of risk by carrying out appropriate tests where needed; 4) provision shall also be made to seal them where necessary, by using suitable tape. Quart _D =50kg ® At this point the work of the laboratory is sly specie A he test EN1We21) 1p sto be remembered, however, that the packs 3320 power air sig lon, the extent af which may vary depering onthe oper ty __y Quart Al Labo x Ox2 5 kg Labo Y Labo Z ,25%k9 ay 25k Figure 1. Make up of laboratory samples tart. (Pnvipally NEG NK an 1 ert ant Inv he an trp etePage 8 EN 196-7 : 1989 Storage condition The samples shall preferably be stored at a temperature of less than 30 °C. 9.4 Identification of samples In onder to identify the samples unambiguously, the containers (bags or drums) shall be clearly and indelibly marked in at [east one place. When there is only one mark, this shall be on the body of the container and not on the lid. Furthermore, a copy of the sampling report described in clause 10 shall be slipped where necessity into a protective envelope pliced inside the container, 9.5 Authentication of samples If necessary, when this is requited by the ¢ of sale or certification regulations, the container shall bear an agreed seal authenticating the sample. This seal shall be fixed so as to prevent the unauthorized opening of the container. 10 Sampling report 10.1 General A sampling report corresponding to cach sample shall be drawn up by the person responsible for the ‘operation, Copies shall he attached to the boratory (or retained) samples prepared and distributed in accordance with the clases of the nMract oF certification regulations, 10.2 Information to be included 1 Obligatory information report shall, unless otherwise 2g parties, include the following obligatory information. Name and address of the body responsible for the sampling. by) Name and address of the of taking delivery). customer (in th tat yale ers ©) Complete s as specified in EN} 4) Kdentity of the production works, ©) Place, date and ti npn £1) Type of sample (spot or composite comprising n* spot samples), #9 Identification mark on the sample container, qulard designation of the ce we, oF hh) Any comments, particular — the presence of foreign bodies; = the ciremastances in which the operations took pkice which are likely to have an effect o1 the quality of the cement sampled, for exampl transport conditions; — all information allowing a more precise identification of the cement sampled to be made, for example, the silo number. 10.2.2 Optional information ‘The report shall, unless otherwise agreed by the irties, include the following optional information, a) Definition of the lot, the approximate mass of the cement and the type of stock from whieh the sample has been taken, Example: 3000 ¢ in bags ina warehouse. 1b) The type of container used for the labora samples. 10.3 Authorization of the report The report and copies shall be signed by the representatives of the parties present at the sampling andor any other responsible witness approved by the parti 10.4 Despateh of the report Copies of the report shall be sent without delay te cach of the parties concerned, In addition, one of ‘them shall be enclosed in the container of each Taboratory sample and each retained sample as Stated in'9.4,Page 9 EN 196-7 : 1989 Annex A (informative) Typical examples of sampling ment normally used A ye 1) seamed sampler 1 = tone 40 200 or Figure 2. Sampling tubePage 10 EN 196-7 : 1989 de vee 1 front view Apri Diameter 20 em pth 15 em Handle lent 180 Figure 3. Typical ladtePage 11 EN 196-7: 1989 2. Spa lit serePage 12 EN 196-7: 1989 Figure 5. Typical permanently installed mechanical serew samplerPage 13 EN 196-7 : 1989 fo actory a (3 bat) Figure 6. Sampling equipmentBS EN 196-7 : 1992 ——————— Previous page i blank National annex NA (informative) - BS EN 196-7 sampling report BS EN 196-7 sampling report Copy no: Name and adress of sampling a0cy ‘Name and adress of cient ‘Notation of coment entity of prt works Tope of packaging: bulk — size of slo or veel tag — she and type of bas — marking on tags Appreimate mass of cement sampled (eof tt) ‘Place of sampling (fo inclade alle designation if appropriate) “Type of sample (delete ak appropriate) Weampostte state numberof spot samples included (NOTE. IF compte sample the components have not Been homogenized) ‘Composite ‘Mentitiation marks on sample container Presence of frei Deis Details of Frei bei ‘Conditions unvder whieh samples wer ake Inde Outdoor Weather aging aoe for ple Anpraimate mass of ample Sampler Representative of Heprsentatioe ofBS EN 196-7 : 1992 National anney NB (informative) Sampling for acceptance inspection at delivery NB.1 Introduction ‘This annex describes the procedure for taking saniples for acceptance inspection purposes. NB.2 General NB.2.1 The size of the lot is to be defined BEFORE sampling commences. NB.2.2 This annex covers sampling from: (a) bags, drums or other packages each containing less than 2.0 t of cement; (b) bulk containers holding from 2.0 t to 50 t of coment. ¢ NB.2.3 Sampling of larger lots of cement is outsi the scope of this annex and should be agreed between vendor and purchaser. The sampling terminology, equipment and procedures should however, be as given in this standard. NB. Representation If sampling is to proceed in the absence of representative(s) from the vendor and/or the purchaser, then this should be agreed before the pling is commenced and documented on the sampling report Where representative(s) are present, their name and status should be noted on the sampling report. 'NB.4 Sampling method Any of the methods given in this standard may be adopted provided they are compatible with NB.7. The method used should be noted on the sampling report, NB.5 Type of sample Unless otherwise agreed and previously documented, the sample taken for acceptance testing should be of the spot type ax defined in 3.6. NB.6 Size of sample E: ich spot sample should have a minimum mass of ‘and a maximum mass of 50 kg. Th ints used to prepare this spot sample should bbe blended in the manner given in clause 8. NB.7 Sampling procedure NB.7.1 Packages (Sce item (a) of NB.2.2.) Five equal increments from different parts of the lot are combined to form the spot sample which may represent up to 50 t NB.7.2 Bulk containers (See item (b) of NB.2.2.) A sufficient number of increments from one part of the lot are combined to form the spot sample which is not to represent more than 50 t. NB.8 Sampling report ‘Only samples stored and identified in accordance with clause 9 and supplied with a completed sampling report (see clause 10 and national annex NA) can be considered to have been taken in compliance with this standard, National annex NC (informative) Committees responsible ‘The United Kingdom participation in the preparation of this European Standard was entrusted by the Technical Sector Board for Building and Civil Engineering (B/-) to Technical Committee 1/516, upon which the following bodies ‘were represented: British Aggregate Construction Materials Industries British Cement Association British Precast Concrete Federation British Ready Mixed Concrete Association Cement Admixtures Association Cementitious Slag Makers Association Concrete Society County Surveyors’ Society Department of the Environment (Building Research, Establishment) Department of the Environment (Property $ Agency) Department of Transport Federation of Civil Engincering Contractors Mortar Producers Association National Rivers Authority Quality Ash Association ociety of Chemical Ind try Water Services Association of England and WalesBS EN 196-7: 1992 a S National annex ND (informative) Cross-references Corresponding Beitish Standard BS EN 196 Methods of testi ment 1987 Part 1 Determination of strength EN 196-2 : 1987 | analysis of EN 196-3: 1987 ) Determination of setting time and soundness EN 196-5 : 1987 Part 5! Poz test for pozzolanic cements EN 196-6: 1989 Part: 1992 Determination of fineness EN 196-21: Part 21 1989 the and alkali content of cement NOTE, Since publication of EN 1M th thas been roped ENV 107-1 “Con specifications and conformity eriterta, Cements? whic sin cour of prepa,BS EN 196-7 : 1992 BSI 2 Park Street London WIA 28S, Bst BSI — British Standards Institution ulependent national body responsible f Is. I presents the UK view on standards in E ional level. Its incorporated by Royal Chater, meparing British rape and at the Contract requirements A British Standard does no contract, Users of British s application purport to include all the necesstry provisions of a andards are responsible for their correct Revisions, e updated by amendment or revisi e sure that they possess the latest Users of British, snelments or Any person who finds an inaccuracy or ambiguity while using this British ndard should notify RS so that the matter may be Wwestigated swiftly. 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