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BRITISH STANDARD BS EN
480-1:2006
+A1:2011
Admixtures for and

concrete, mortar
grout — Test
methods —
Part 1: Reference concrete and
reference mortar for testing
ICS 91.100.30
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BS EN 480-1:2006 +A1:2011
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EN 480-1:2006+A1:2011. It supersedes BS EN 480-1:2006 which is
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31 July 2011 Implementation of CEN amendment A1:2011

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ISBN 978 0 580 72910 2
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 480-1:2006+A1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM June 2011
ICS 91.100.10; 91.100.30 Supersedes EN 480-1:2006
English Version
Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout - Test methods - Part

1: Reference concrete and reference mortar for testing
Adjuvants pour béton, mortier et coulis - Méthodes d'essais Zusatzmittel für Beton, Mörtel und Einpressmörtel -
- Partie 1: Béton et mortier de référence pour essais Prüfverfahren - Teil 1: Referenzbeton und Referenzmörtel
für Prüfungen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 19 June 2006 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 12 May 2011.
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
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worldwide for CEN national Members.
BS EN 480-1:2006 +A1:2011
EN 480-1:2006 +A1:2011 (E)
Contents Page
Foreword ..............................................................................................................................................................3
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................5
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................5
3 Constituent materials ............................................................................................................................5
3.1 Cement ....................................................................................................................................................5
3.2 Aggregate ...............................................................................................................................................6
3.2.1 Aggregate for reference concrete ........................................................................................................6
3.2.2 Aggregate for reference mortar ............................................................................................................6
3.3 Mixing water ...........................................................................................................................................6
4 Reference concrete................................................................................................................................7
5 Reference mortar ...................................................................................................................................7
6 Production of reference concrete ........................................................................................................7
6.1 Mix proportion ........................................................................................................................................7
6.2 Mixing and testing .................................................................................................................................8
7 Production of reference mortar ............................................................................................................8
7.1 Mix proportions ......................................................................................................................................8
7.2 Mixing and testing .................................................................................................................................9
8 Test report ..............................................................................................................................................9
Bibliography ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
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EN 480-1:2006 +A1:2011 (E)
Foreword
This document (EN 480-1:2006+A1:2011) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 104
“Concrete and related products”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by December 2011, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by December 2011.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document includes Amendment 1, approved by CEN on 2011-05-12.
This document supersedes !EN 480-1:2006".
The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags ! ".
This European Standard is part of the series EN 480 Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout – Test
methods which comprises the following:
Part 1 Reference concrete and reference mortar for testing
Part 2 Determination of setting time
Part 4 Determination of bleeding of concrete
Part 5 Determination of capillary absorption
Part 6 Infrared analysis
Part 8 Determination of the conventional dry material content
Part 10 Determination of water soluble chloride content
Part 11 Determination of air void characteristics in hardened concrete
Part 12 Determination of the alkali content of admixtures
Part 13 Reference masonry mortar for testing mortar admixtures
Part 14 Determination of the effect on corrosion susceptibility of reinforcing steel by potentiostatic electro-
chemical test
This standard is applicable together with the standards of the series EN 934 Admixtures for concrete, mortar
and grout – Concrete admixtures.
Notification of revisions:
The previous edition EN 480-1:1997 has been revised as follows:
 choice of two strength classes for reference cement;
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EN 480-1:2006 +A1:2011 (E)
 deletion of the requirement to perform the test with four different cement types;
 changes in Table 1 for grading of aggregate;
 temperature of stored materials and fresh concrete;
 details of mixing and testing;
 details of determination of consistence;
 general editorial revision.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the constituent materials, the composition and the mixing method to
produce reference concrete and reference mortar for testing the efficacy and the compatibility of admixtures in
accordance with the series EN 934.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 196-1, Methods of testing cement — Part 1: Determination of strength
EN 196-2, Methods of testing cement — Part 2: Chemical analysis of cement
EN 196-6, Methods of testing cement — Part 6: Determination of fineness
EN 197-1, Cement — Part 1: Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common cements
EN 413-2, Masonry cement — Part 2: Test methods
EN 934 (all parts), Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout
EN 1008, Mixing water for concrete — Specification for sampling, testing and assessing the suitability of water,
including water recovered from processes in the concrete industry, as mixing water for concrete
EN 12350-6 Testing fresh concrete — Part 6: Density
EN 12350-7, Testing fresh concrete — Part 7: Air content — Pressure methods
EN 12390-1, Testing hardened concrete — Part 1: Shape, dimensions and other requirements for specimens
and moulds
EN 12390-2, Testing hardened concrete — Part 2: Making and curing specimens for strength tests
EN 12620, Aggregates for concrete
3 Constituent materials
3.1 Cement
The reference concrete and mortar shall be made with a CEM I cement of strength class 42,5 or 52,5
conforming to EN 197-1.
The cement used shall have a C 3A content of 7 % to 11 % by mass calculated from chemical analysis
according to EN 196-2 !and a specific surface of (3 600 to 4 600) cm²/g determined according to
EN 196-6."
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3.2 Aggregate
3.2.1 Aggregate for reference concrete
A natural normal weight aggregate conforming to EN 12620 with low water absorption (less than 2 % by
mass) shall be used. The size fractions of the aggregate used in the production of reference concretes shall
lie within the limits given in Table 1.
Table 1 — Aggregate for reference concrete

a
Aperture size Percentage by mass passing the test sieve
(mm)
31,5 100
16,0 75 to 95
8,0 45 to 70
4,0 35 to 50
2,0 25 to 40
1,0 20 to 35
0,5 10 to 25
0,25 4 to 12
0,125 1 to 8
a
The range is selected to accommodate both crushed and uncrushed aggregate.
b
The variation in the quantity passing each sieve of the chosen grading for both mixes (control and test mix) shall not
exceed ± 2,0 % by mass.
3.2.2 Aggregate for reference mortar
Standard sand according to EN 196-1 shall be used as the aggregate for the reference mortar.
3.3 Mixing water
Water according to EN 1008 shall be used as mixing water.
Distilled or de-ionised water may be used in special cases.
It is not allowed to use wash water from concrete production.
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4 Reference concrete
Unless otherwise specified, tests on reference concrete are performed as comparative tests. That is, the
performance of admixtures is determined by comparing the reference concrete containing an admixture (test
mix) with the reference concrete made without an admixture (control mix) but otherwise with the same
aggregate/cement ratio and constituent materials from the same delivery.
The requirements of reference concretes shall be as given in Table 2. The fresh concrete shall be fully
compacted. The air content in the control mix shall not exceed 2 % by volume.
a
Table 2 — Requirements for reference concrete
c
Reference concrete Cement content Consistence at required test temperature
kg/m³ b d
Slump Flow
(mm) (mm)
I 350 ± 5 70 ± 10 400 ± 20
II 300 ± 5 120 ± 20 450 ± 20

III 350 ± 5 50 ± 10 350 ± 10
IV 350 ± 5 30 ± 10 350 ± 20
a
When testing at equal w/c ratio the requirements for consistence shall only apply to the control mix.
b
These tests are alternatives and have to be chosen before starting the test. Slump shall be determined in
accordance with EN 12350-2 or flow in accordance with EN 12350-5 respectively.
c
Control mix only: The resulting cement content of the test mix may change as a result of volume change to
concrete caused by water reducing or air entraining effects of the admixture under test.
d
For high range water reducing/superplasticising admixture the consistence of the test mix shall be not less the
consistence of the control mix with no upper limit on consistence of the test mix.
5 Reference mortar
Unless otherwise specified, tests on reference mortar are performed as comparative tests. That is, comparing
the performance of the reference mortar containing an admixture (test mix) with the performance of the
reference mortar without an admixture (control mix).

Standard mortar conforming to EN 196-1 shall be used as the reference mortar.
6 Production of reference concrete
6.1 Mix proportion
The cement content shall be in accordance with Table 2.
!Aggregate shall be used in an oven dry condition (≥ 105 °C)" to remove doubts on moisture content
variation. If the aggregate

shall be corrected is not
accordingly. oven of
In case dry, its moisture
dispute, content
oven dry shall shall
aggregate be determined
be used. and the specific gravity
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The test mix shall have the same aggregate:cement ratio as the control mix but the water content shall be
adjusted to give a consistence within the limits given in Table 2 for the control mix. The water content of the
mix shall be calculated from the moisture content of the aggregate, the mixing water and the water content of
the admixture. In the case of the plasticised or superplasticised flowing concrete mix and when testing water
resisting admixtures at equal w/c ratio no water reduction shall be made.
6.2 Mixing and testing
Prior to mixing, each of the constituents shall be conditioned to a temperature of (20 ± 2) °C or when required
by the test method, to (5 ± 1) °C.
The following mixing technique shall be adopted to ensure repeatability of results, and eliminate initial
absorption effects on consistence:
Use a forced action pan mixer to its minimum of 50 % capacity (maximum 90 % of capacity).
Wipe the inside with a damp cloth if dry.
Add all of the aggregate to the pan mixer with half the mixing water. Mix for two minutes, then stand for two
minutes. Cover the pan mixer during the standing period to minimise evaporation effects.
Re-start the mixer for thirty seconds after or whilst adding the cement. Add the remaining water (plus
admixture in the test mix) over the next thirty seconds. Mix for two minutes.
In the case of powder admixture, the admixture shall be added to the dry constituents of the concrete unless
otherwise specified by the manufacturer.
Determine the consistence within five minutes from completion of mixing.
Immediately after mixing and initial testing, store the specimens at the required test temperature, (20 ± 2) °C
or (5 ± 1) °C.
If the consistence is outside the limit in Table 2, (except test mixes at equal w/c ratio and in accordance with
d
table 2 footnote ) discard the mix and repeat at a revised water content.
Determine the density according to EN 12350-6 and check whether the cement content conforms to the
values given in Table 2. If the cement content is outside the limits discard the mix and repeat with a revised
content of cement, aggregate and water.
Measure air content according to EN 12350-7 and make specimens within 30 min from completion of mixing.
Unless otherwise specified in the standards of the series EN 934, 3 cubes or cylinders shall be taken for
compressive strength testing at each test age and results averaged for the assessment of compliance.
Prepare and cure the specimens in accordance with EN 12390-2 using moulds conforming to EN 12390-1. If
one of the specimens varies from the average for the set by more than 10 %, it shall be discarded and the
average recalculated on the remaining two specimens.
7 Production of reference mortar
7.1 Mix proportions
The proportion of cement and sand shall be in accordance with EN 196-1.
The amount of water added to the control mix shall be in accordance with EN 196-1. For test mixes the water
added shall be sufficient to give equal consistence to that of the control mix, except when testing water
resisting admixtures at equal w/c ratio.
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7.2 Mixing and testing
The requirements of conditioning and temperature after mixing shall be as specified in 6.2.
Mix the dry sand and cement for 30 s at low speed in a mixer in accordance with EN 196-1.
Add all the water (plus admixture in the test mix) over the next 30 s at low speed.
In the case of a powder admixture, which is not soluble or dispersible, the admixture shall be added to the dry
constituents of the mortar unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer.
Continue mixing for 60 s at low speed.
Stop mixing and remove any unmixed material from the edge and bottom of the bowl using the mixing paddle
over a period of 30 s.
Re-start mixing and continue for a further 60 s at high speed. Total mixing time shall be 3 min 30 s.
Determine consistence in accordance with EN 413-2 by plunger, flow or workability within 5 min from
completion of mixing. If the plunger value of the test mix (except for mixes of equal w/c ratio) differs from the
control mix by more than 3 mm, discard the mix and repeat at a revised water content.
If the flow value of the test mix (except for mixes of equal w/c ratio) differs from that of the control mix by more
than 5 %, discard the mix and repeat at a revised water content.
When the consistence is measured by the workability method the test mix shall be discarded when it does not
comply with the following requirement:
to < 10 s t = to ± 1 s
to = 10 s to 30 s t = to ± 2 s
to > 30 s t = to ± 0,08 to
where
to is the workability of control mix;

t is the workability of test mix.
8 Test report
The test report shall include the following information about the reference concrete and/or the reference
mortar:
For control and test concrete:
aggregate:
 source;
 crushed or uncrushed;
 type;
 grading;
 moisture content if not oven dry;
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cement:
 source;
 cement notation and class in accordance with EN 197-1;
 C3A content;
 specific surface area;
control concrete and/or mortar:
 consistence;
 fresh bulk density;
 air content;
 details of other tests carried out on the mix;
test concrete and/or mortar:
 admixture dosage;
 consistence;
 fresh bulk density;
 air content;
 details of other tests carried out on the mix.
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Bibliography
[1] EN 480-4, Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout — Part 4: Determination of bleeding of concrete
[2] EN 12350-2, Testing fresh concrete — Part 2: Slump test
[3] EN 12350-5, Testing fresh concrete — Part 5: Flow table test
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480-1:2006
+A1:2011
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Admixtures for and

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This British Standard is the UK implementation of

This British Standard was Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication

31 July 2011 Implementation of CEN amendment A1:2011

ISBN 978 0 580 72910 2

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 480-1:2006+A1

ICS 91.100.10; 91.100.30 Supersedes EN 480-1:2006

Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout - Test methods - Part

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels

This document includes Amendment 1, approved by CEN on 2011-05-12.

This document supersedes !EN 480-1:2006".

Part 1 Reference concrete and reference mortar for testing

Part 2 Determination of setting time

Part 4 Determination of bleeding of concrete

Part 5 Determination of capillary absorption

Part 6 Infrared analysis

Part 8 Determination of the conventional dry material content

Part 10 Determination of water soluble chloride content

Part 11 Determination of air void characteristics in hardened concrete

Part 12 Determination of the alkali content of admixtures

Part 13 Reference masonry mortar for testing mortar admixtures

The previous edition EN 480-1:1997 has been revised as follows:

 choice of two strength classes for reference cement;

 changes in Table 1 for grading of aggregate;

 temperature of stored materials and fresh concrete;

 details of mixing and testing;

 details of determination of consistence;

 general editorial revision.

EN 196-1, Methods of testing cement — Part 1: Determination of strength

EN 196-2, Methods of testing cement — Part 2: Chemical analysis of cement

EN 196-6, Methods of testing cement — Part 6: Determination of fineness

EN 413-2, Masonry cement — Part 2: Test methods

EN 934 (all parts), Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout

EN 12350-6 Testing fresh concrete — Part 6: Density

EN 12350-7, Testing fresh concrete — Part 7: Air content — Pressure methods

EN 12620, Aggregates for concrete

3.2.1 Aggregate for reference concrete

Table 1 — Aggregate for reference concrete

3.2.2 Aggregate for reference mortar

3.3 Mixing water

Water according to EN 1008 shall be used as mixing water.

Distilled or de-ionised water may be used in special cases.

It is not allowed to use wash water from concrete production.

II 300 ± 5 120 ± 20 450 ± 20

reference mortar without an admixture (control mix).

6 Production of reference concrete

6.1 Mix proportion

The cement content shall be in accordance with Table 2.

variation. If the aggregate

6.2 Mixing and testing

Wipe the inside with a damp cloth if dry.

Determine the consistence within five minutes from completion of mixing.

7 Production of reference mortar

7.1 Mix proportions

The proportion of cement and sand shall be in accordance with EN 196-1.

7.2 Mixing and testing

Continue mixing for 60 s at low speed.

to is the workability of control mix;

For control and test concrete:

 moisture content if not oven dry;