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Aggregate Specifications

This document summarizes changes to aggregate specifications in the UK construction industry in 2004 resulting from the adoption of harmonized European standards (EN). Key points include: - British Standards for aggregates were replaced by equivalent European standards, with some UK guidance documents published to maintain existing practices where possible. - Test methods and product designations were updated to align with the new EN standards. - Compliance was demonstrated through a new quality management system and product certification involving CE marking.

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Aggregate Specifications

This document summarizes changes to aggregate specifications in the UK construction industry in 2004 resulting from the adoption of harmonized European standards (EN). Key points include: - British Standards for aggregates were replaced by equivalent European standards, with some UK guidance documents published to maintain existing practices where possible. - Test methods and product designations were updated to align with the new EN standards. - Compliance was demonstrated through a new quality management system and product certification involving CE marking.

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A Summary of Changes to Aggregate Specifications in 2004

Introduction Because construction industry specifications have been used as a barrier to free trade, the Construction Products Directive (1988) established a procedure for the publication of harmonised (CEN) product standards for related products. The package of harmonised standards for aggregates is now available. All conflicting national standards must be withdrawn in June 2004. The QPA public position is that a changeover will take place on 1st January 2004, just after the British Standard for concrete (BS 5328) is replaced on 1st December 2003. Equivalent Standards Because the new standards contain lots of choice to satisfy differing custom and practice across many countries, BSI are also publishing a series of guidance documents to keep things as close to what we do now as is possible. Products Aggregates for concrete Roadstones Mortars, renders etc. Drainage materials etc. Capping and subbase Armourstone Rail ballast British Standard BS 882 and BS 1047 (slag) BS 63 and BS 1047 (slag) BS 1199/1200 Spec. for Highway Works / BS 882 Specification for Highway Works BS EN BS EN 12620 BS EN 13043 BS EN 13139 BS EN 13242 BS EN 13285 BS EN 13383 BS EN 13450 BS EN 206-1 UK Guidance PD 6682-1 PD 6682-2 PD 6682-3 PD 6682-6 (being prepared) PD 6682-7 (being prepared) PD 6682-8 (being prepared) BS 8500 (complementary standard)

Concrete

BS 5328

BS 1047, Blast furnace slag is replaced by additional clauses within the principal product standards. Requirements are very similar. There is a new volume stability test for steel slags.

BS 594, Rolled asphalts and BS 4987, Bitumen macadams are both being amended to suit amended test sieves and changes to mixture designations. They will not be replaced in full until 2007, at the earliest. The specification for Highway Works is also being amended to reflect the UK guidance documents for aggregates. Test methods A number of old friends ACV, AIV, Ten Percent Fines have been lost; replaced by the Los Angeles test. The flakiness index test is also very different. Other important tests such as AAV, PSV and Magnesium Sulfate Soundness are little changed. Use of the BS 812-124, Frost heave test continues - but only within the UK. Test methods British Standard BS EN BS EN 932 General BS EN 933 Geometrical BS EN 1097, Mechanical/physica BS EN 1367 Thermal/weathering BS EN 1744 Chemical BS EN 13179 Filler aggregate BS EN 12350 Fresh concrete BS EN 12390 Hardened concrete Product sizes and sieves Although the method of defining product names has changed 4/20 not 20-5 and the sieves used to define the grading envelope may be different, in many cases the change to the actual product are minimal. New sieves are need for grading tests. Recommended test sieves for use in the UK with BS EN aggregate standards 80 14 2 63 10 1 40 8 0,500 31,5 6,3 0,250 20 4 0,125 16 2,8 0,063 UK Guidance

Aggregates

BS 812

PD 6682-9

Concrete

BS 1881

The 125mm sieve is used to define oversize in coarse capping mixtures (see BS EN 13285) 7,1; 5,6 and 1,4mm sieves are used for some sizes of unbound aggregates (see PD 6682-6) Factory production control and conformity The standards require a quality management system with defined test frequencies to demonstrate control and conformity with the standards. Operation of the quality management system is linked to attestation of conformity. For most aggregate products the attestation is at Level 4 with selfassessment and supplier declaration of conformity. For road surface aggregates with a PSV of 58 or above, the attestation is at Level 2+ with third party assessment. Conformity is declared using the CE mark; a false declaration is a trading standards offence. Because public bodies must use CE marked products where possible, the CE marking system will become widespread. With compliments, David Rockliff Rock40C Technical support for aggregates, asphalts, pavements and laboratories 33 Farfield Avenue, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 8HB. Tel/fax: 01423 545 356 email: [email protected]

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