1、raising standards worldwideNO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAWBSI Standards PublicationBS 1881-113:2011Testing concrete Part 113: Method for making andcuring no-fines test cubesPublishing and copyright informationThe BSI copyright notice displayed in this document
2、indicates when the documentwas last issued. BSI 2011ISBN 978 0 580 75323 7ICS 91.100.30The following BSI references relate to the work on this standard:Committee reference B/517Draft for comment 11/30246287 DCPublication historyFirst edition December 1983Second (present) edition December 2011Amendme
3、nts issued since publicationDate Text affectedBS 1881-113:2011 BRITISH STANDARDContentsForeword ii1 Scope 12 Normative references 13 Terms and definitions 14 Apparatus 15 Sampling 36 Sample preparation 37 Procedure 38 Report 4Bibliography 6List of figuresFigure1Typical apparatus for making no-fines
4、concrete test cubes 2Summary of pagesThis document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i to iv,pages 1 to 6, an inside back cover and a back cover.BRITISH STANDARD BS 1881-113:2011 BSI 2011 iForewordPublishing informationThis part of BS 1881 was published by BSI and came into effec
5、t on 30November 2011. It was prepared by Subcommittee B/517/1, Concrete productionand testing, under the authority of Technical Committee B/517, Concrete andrelated products. A list of organizations represented on these committees can beobtained on request to their secretary.SupersessionThis part of
6、 BS 1881 supersedes BS 1881-113:1983, which is withdrawn.Relationship with other publicationsBS 1881 contains test methods for concrete currently used in the UK whichare not covered by BS EN 12350, BS EN 12390 and BS EN 12504. Reference ismade to the relevant part of BS EN 12350, BS EN 12390 and BS
7、EN 12504 whereappropriate. These test methods should be used in conjunction withBS EN 206-1.BS 1881 is published in the following parts: BS 1881-113, Method for making and curing no-fines cubes; BS 1881-119, Method for determination of compressive strength usingportions of beams broken in flexure (e
8、quivalent cube method); BS 1881-122, Method for determination of water absorption; BS 1881-124, Methods for analysis of hardened concrete; BS 1881-125, Method for mixing and sampling fresh concrete in thelaboratory; BS 1881-128, Method for analysis of fresh concrete; BS 1881-129, Method for the dete
9、rmination of density of partiallycompacted semi-dry fresh concrete; BS 1881-130, Method for temperature matched curing of concretespecimens; BS 1881-131, Methods for testing cement in a reference concrete; BS 1881-201, Guide to the use of non-destructive methods of test forhardened concrete; BS 1881
10、-204, Recommendations on the use of electromagnetic covermeters; BS 1881-206, Recommendations for determination of strain in concrete; BS 1881-207, Recommendations for the assessment of concrete strength bynear-to-surface tests; BS 1881-208, Recommendations for the initial surface absorption ofconcr
11、ete; BS 1881-209, Recommendations for the measurement of dynamic modulusof elasticity of concrete; DD 216, Determination of chloride content of fresh concrete.Information about this documentThis is a full revision of the standard, and brings it in line with currentstandards.BRITISH STANDARDBS 1881-1
12、13:2011ii BSI 2011No estimate is given for repeatability or reproducibility in this part of this BritishStandard.Reference should be made to BS ISO 5725-2 for further information on thedetermination of repeatability and reproducibility.Hazard warningsWhere skin is in contact with fresh concrete, ski
13、n irritations are likely to occurowing to the alkaline nature of cement. The abrasive effects of sand andaggregate in the concrete can aggravate the condition. Potential effects rangefrom dry skin, irritant contact dermatitis, to severe burns in cases of prolongedexposure. Take precautions to avoid
14、dry cement entering the eyes, mouth andnose when mixing mortar or concrete by wearing suitable protective clothing.Take care to prevent fresh concrete from entering boots and use workingmethods that do not require personnel to kneel in fresh concrete. Unlike heatburns, cement burns might not be felt
15、 until some time after contact with freshconcrete, so there might be no warning of damage occurring. If cement orconcrete enters the eye, immediately wash it out thoroughly with clean waterand seek medical treatment without delay. Wash wet concrete off the skinimmediately. Barrier creams may be used
16、 to supplement protective clothing butare not an alternative means of protection.The high humidity required in moist air curing rooms is normally produced byspraying water as a fine aerosol. The bacterium Legionella pneumophila iswidespread and is present in the water systems of many buildings. Scal
17、e inpipework and chemical nutrients in the water supply can encourage growth ofthis organism which multiplies between temperatures of 20 C and 45 C.Inhaling infected aerosols is a known route for transmission of Legionnairesdisease. It is therefore advisable to maintain cold water supplies below 20
18、Cwhere possible and to store hot water above 60 C. Cold water supplies may bedisinfected by chlorination to at least 5 mg/L free chlorine. Regular periodicchecking for the presence of Legionella species in industrial water supplies is asensible precaution.Use of this documentIt has been assumed in t
19、he preparation of this part of BS 1881 that theexecution of its provisions will be entrusted to appropriately qualified andexperienced people, for whose use it has been produced.Presentational conventionsThe provisions of this standard are presented in roman (i.e. upright) type. Itsrequirements are
20、expressed in sentences in which the principal auxiliary verb is“shall”.Commentary, explanation and general informative material is presented insmaller italic type, and does not constitute a normative element.Contractual and legal considerationsThis publication does not purport to include all the nec
21、essary provisions of acontract. Users are responsible for its correct application.Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legalobligations.BRITISH STANDARD BS 1881-113:2011 BSI 2011 iiiBRITISH STANDARDBS 1881-113:2011This page deliberately left blankiv BSI 20111 ScopeThis part
22、 of BS 1881 describes a method for making and curing 150 mm testcubes of fresh no-fines concrete made with aggregate having a nominalmaximum size of 40 mm or less.2 Normative referencesThe following referenced documents are indispensable for the application ofthis document. For dated references, onl
23、y the edition cited applies. For undatedreferences, the latest edition of the referenced document (including anyamendments) applies.BS 8500 (all parts), Concrete Complementary British Standard to BS EN 206-1BS EN 206-1, Concrete Part 1: Specification, performance, production andconformityBS EN 12350
24、-1, Testing fresh concrete Part 1: SamplingBS EN 12390-1, Testing hardened concrete Part 1: Shape, dimensions and otherrequirements for specimens and moulds3 Terms and definitionsFor the purposes of this part of BS 1881, the definitions given in BS 8500(all parts), BS EN 206-1 and BS EN 12350-1 appl
25、y.4 Apparatus4.1 Mould, conforming to BS EN 12390-1 for making cubes of 150 mm nominalsize.4.2 Mould extension piece, comprising a square metal frame at least 25 mm highwith internal dimensions that allow the bearing plate of the tamper (4.4)tobeplaced on the concrete in the mould, constructed in su
26、ch a way as to enable theframe to be secured to the top of the mould.4.3 Scoop, approximately 100 mm wide.4.4 Tamper, made of metal and of robust construction, consisting of a rammerand a guide tube, secured to the base of which is a flat metal bearing plate(see Figure 1 for a typical construction).
27、 The rammer shall have a mass of 2.5 kg25 g and the complete tamper a total mass of 4.8 kg 50 g.4.5 Remixing tray, minimum dimensions 900 mm 900 mm 50 mm deep ofrigid construction and made from a non-absorbent material not readily attackedby cement paste.4.6 Shovel, square mouthed.NOTE The square mo
28、uth is to ensure proper mixing of material on the remixingtray.4.7 Steel trowel or float.4.8 Thermometer, suitable for measuring maximum and minimum storagetemperature.BRITISH STANDARD BS 1881-113:2011 BSI 2011 1Figure 1 Typical apparatus for making no-fines concrete test cubesDimensions in mmKey1 S
29、et screw 8 Bearing plate 147 sq X 5 thick2 4 air vent holes 6 9 Extension pieces3 Guide tube 10 Locating screw4 Length of rammer 300 11 Lug5 Rammer 12 150 cube mould6 Rammer gasket 1.6 thick 13 Base plate7 Air vent holes 6BRITISH STANDARDBS 1881-113:20112 BSI 20115 SamplingObtain the sample of fresh
30、 no-fines concrete by the procedure given inBS EN 12350-1. Commence making the cube as soon as possible after sampling.6 Sample preparationEmpty the sample from the container(s) on to the remixing tray (4.5). Ensurethat no more than a light covering of slurry is left adhering to the container(s).Tho
31、roughly mix the sample by shovelling it to form a cone on the remixing trayand turning this over with the shovel to form a new cone, the operation beingcarried out three times. When forming the cones deposit each shovelful of thematerial on the apex of the cone so the portions that slide down the si
32、des aredistributed as evenly as possible and the centre of the cone is not displaced.Flatten the third cone by repeated vertical insertion of the shovel across theapex of the cone, lifting the shovel clear of the concrete after each insertion.7 Procedure7.1 Test cubes7.1.1 Complete 7.1.2 to 7.1.6 wi
33、thin 10 min of the discharge of the concretefrom the mixer or the delivery vehicle.7.1.2 Fit the extension piece (4.2) to the mould (4.1) and, using the scoop (4.3),carefully place a layer of concrete, about 75 mm deep, into the mould, ensuringthat the corners of the mould are properly filled.7.1.3
34、Place the square bearing plate of the tamper (4.4) on top of the concretewith the axis of the tamper vertical. Raise the rammer to the top of its travel sothat it just touches the top of the sleeve without slack. Allow the rammer todrop freely, through a distance of (300 3) mm on to the concrete. Co
35、mpleteten such blows on the bottom layer of concrete.7.1.4 Fill the top half of the mould until the concrete is just above the top ofthe mould and slightly heaped towards the centre.7.1.5 Compact the top layer with ten blows of the rammer in a similar mannerto the bottom layer.7.1.6 Remove the mould
36、 extension piece. If the surface of the concrete is abovethe top of the mould obtain a reasonably true face by gently scraping thesurface of the concrete. Use the edge of the steel trowel or float (4.7) to removesurplus material and fill surface voids with individual particles where necessary.7.2 Cu
37、ring7.2.1 Immediately after making the cubes store them in a place free fromvibration and in conditions that prevent moisture loss. If it is necessary to movethe specimens to the place of storage, move them in their moulds ensuring noloss of concrete.7.2.2 Store the specimens either:a) in an atmosph
38、ere with a relative humidity of over 95 % in a moist aircuring room or a cabinet; orb) providing that no free water can enter the cubes, under damp mattingor any other suitable damp material wrapped completely withpolyethylene or other impervious sheeting.BRITISH STANDARD BS 1881-113:2011 BSI 2011 3
39、NOTE The preferred method of storage of specimens is that described in a). If amoist air curing room or a cabinet is not available each cube may be sealed in itsmould using an impermeable cover.7.2.3 Whichever method of moist air storage is used, maintain the temperatureof the cubes at (20 5) C.7.2.
40、4 Demould the cubes within a period of 16 h to 28 h after the water wasadded to the mix unless this is not possible due to the concrete havinginadequate strength. If this is the case, continue curing the cubes in the moistconditions for a further 24 h before demoulding.7.2.5 Upon demoulding, mark ea
41、ch cube clearly and indelibly with anidentification number or code.7.2.6 Immediately after marking, thoroughly wet each cube by immersing it inwater until air bubbles cease to rise. Drain the cube and immediately place it ina polyethylene bag. If necessary, protect the polyethylene bag from puncturi
42、ngby first wrapping the cube in damp hessian or other suitable damp ornon-absorbent material.7.2.7 Seal the bag and store it at a temperature of (20 5) C and transport it tothe testing laboratory within 5 days. At the laboratory, keep the cube in its bag,at a temperature of (20 5) C, until it is not
43、 less than 5 days and not more than6 days old. Remove the cube from the bag and allow it to dry in the laboratory.7.2.8 Keep a record of the daily maximum and minimum storage temperatures,these data being obtained by the use of either maximum and minimumthermometers or continuous recording instrumen
44、ts.8 ReportThe report shall include:a) date, time and place of sampling and sample identity number;b) time and place of making cubes;c) number of cubes;d) identification numbers or codes of cubes;e) maximum and minimum curing temperatures;f) method and length of curing before demoulding;g) age at re
45、moval from polyethylene bag;h) name of person making cubes;i) certificate that the cubes have been made and cured in accordance with thispart of this standard; andj) name of project and place where concrete used.NOTE 1 The report may also include:a) time of adding the water to the other materials in
46、 the concrete mix;b) name of supplier and source of concrete:c) date and time of production of concrete or delivery to site;d) specification of concrete; ande) age(s) at which cubes are to be tested.BRITISH STANDARDBS 1881-113:20114 BSI 2011NOTE 2 If a no-fines cube does not conform to the shape and
47、 dimensionrequirements given in BS EN 12390-3, the actual dimensions as measured inaccordance with Annex B of BS EN 12390-3:2009 should be used in determining theloaded face of the cube when calculating compressive strength.BRITISH STANDARD BS 1881-113:2011 BSI 2011 5BibliographyFor dated references
48、, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, thelatest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.BS EN 12350, (all parts), Testing fresh concreteBS EN 12504, Testing concrete in structuresBS ISO 5725-2, Accuracy (trueness and precision) of measurement methods
49、 andresults. Basic methods for the determination of repeatability and reproducibilityof a standard measurement method.BS EN 12390 (all parts), Testing hardened concreteBRITISH STANDARDBS 1881-113:20116 BSI 2011This page deliberately left blankBSI is the independent national body responsible for preparing British Standardsand other standards-related publications, information and services. It presents the UK view on standards in Europe and at the international level. It is incorporated by Royal Charter.British
