How to Test Standard Cement Sand Mortar as per BS EN 196-1
Sand: CEN STANDARD SAND CONFORMING TO BS EN 196-1.
Preparation of Mortar
- Cement: 450 gm + 2 gm
- Sand (CEN): 1350 gm + 5 gm
- Water (Distilled): 225 gm + 1 gm
Mould - Specimen 40 mm x 40 mm in cross section and 160 mm in length (Confirming to BS EN 196-1).
- 40 mm x 40 mm x 160 mm
- Type of Moulding: Cement Jolting apparatus(Confirming to BS EN 196-1).
- Mixing of Mortar: Mechanically mortar mixer
- Speeds of mixer
- Low speed 140 rpm + 5 rpm
- High speed 285 rpm + 10 rpm