THE NEW CONCRETE STANDARDS - GETTING STARTED - AN INTRODUCTORY GUIDE TO THE NEW STANDARDS FOR CONCRETE BS EN 206-1 AND BS 8500

This publication explains how to select the appropriate concrete quality in relation to the cover to reinforcement to provide a structure that is required to be durable in the identified exposure classes for the intended working life. By following the recommendations in BS 8500-1, structures made from properly compacted, 'just conforming' concrete, even if the achieved cover to reinforcement is the minimum specified, should still be durable for at least their design life. The new standards are listed. A glossary of concrete terms is provided. The process for selecting and specifying concrete quality and cover is outlined. Conformity is now the resonsibility of the producer and identity tests and concrete test methods are outlined. Appendix A provides forms for specifying or scheduling designated and designed concrete in accordance with BS 8500-1and Appendix B gives equivalent European tests to the BS 1881 100 series.

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  CONCRETE SOCIETY

  CENTURY HOUSE, TELFORD AVENUE
  CROWTHORNE, BERKSHIRE  United Kingdom  RG45 6YS
• Authors:
  • HARRISON, T
• Publication Date: 2003

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 16 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete; Construction; Mix design; Standards
• Uncontrolled Terms: Use
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• ITRD Terms: 4755: Concrete; 3655: Construction; 4714: Mix design; 187: Specification (standard); 8119: United Kingdom; 9084: Use
• Subject Areas: Construction;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00988444
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• ISBN: 1-904482-03-1
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Apr 4 2005 12:00AM