Mortar - Methods of test for mortar and screed - Chemical analysis and physical testing (+A2:2013) (incorporating corrigenda Nos. 1 and 2)

BS 4551:2005

British Standards Institution
Mortar - Methods of test for mortar and screed - Chemical analysis and physical testing (+A2:2013) (incorporating corrigenda Nos. 1 and 2) Download document

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

BS

Abstract

Specifies methods of sampling preparation, physical testing and chemical analysis of mortars for bricklaying, screeding, plastering and rendering.

History

Supersedes BS 4551:2005+A1:2010. Amendment A1 dated 31 January 2010 - See foreword. Amendment A2 dated 31 May 2013 - See Foreword. Amendment C1 dated 31 May 2014 - Corrigendum to remove mark up instructions in subclause 9.4.4. Amendment C2 dated 30 June 2014 - Corrigendum to update the front cover and amendments table.

ISBN

9780580869792

Subjects

  • Surface finishes
  • Screeds/trowelled floorings
  • In situ concrete/cement
  • Mortar
  • Coverings and surface finishes
  • Plastered/rendered/roughcast coatings
  • Materials

Publisher History

With over 100 years of experience the British Standards Institute is recognised as the UK’s National standards body. Their committees work with the manufacturing and service industries, government, businesses and consumers to facilitate the production of British, European and International standards.

Information

NBS

NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

Accuris

We connect trusted knowledge to customers' workflows – mitigating risk, increasing efficiency and accelerating innovation For more than 60 years, leading R&D and engineering-intensive organizations have relied on us to achieve on-time, on-budget delivery of complex projects and new products. We deliver an unparalleled combination of technical content and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to surface answers from the vast universe of technical knowledge, both inside and outside the organization. In a single interface, we connect the dots between information scattered across many different sources, allowing technical professionals to make better, more informed decisions faster.