This document specifies the methods for determining standard consistence, setting times and soundness of cements. The method applies to common cements and to other cements and materials, the standards for which call up this method. It may not apply to other cement types that have, for example, a very short initial setting time. The method is used for assessing whether the setting time and soundness of a cement is in conformity with its specification. This document describes the reference methods and allows the use of alternative procedures and equipment, as indicated in notes, provided that they have been calibrated against the reference methods. In the event of a dispute, only the reference equipment and procedures are used.
EN 196-3:2005+A1:2008 Referenced Document
EN 196-1:2005 Methods of testing cement Part 1: Determination of strength
EN 196-3:2005+A1:2008 history
2016EN 196-3:2016 Methods of testing cement - Part 3: Determination of setting times and soundness
2008EN 196-3:2005+A1:2008 Methods of testing cement - Part 3: Determination of setting times and soundness
2005EN 196-3:2005 Methods of testing cement - Part 3: Determination of setting times and soundness (Incorporates Amendment A1: 2008)
1994EN 196-3:1994 Methods of Testing Cement - Part 3: Determination of Setting Time and Soundness
1987EN 196-3:1987 Methods of Testing Cement; Determination of Setting Time and Soundness