CEMENT TESTING PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF CEMENT

Measurement of Hydraulic shrinkage

length changes of cement mortar
62 STANDARD
STANDARD
▸ EN 12617-4 ▸ EN 12808-4
▸ EN 1367-4 ▸ UNI 8147 ▸ UNI 8148 ▸ EN 12617-4 ▸ EN 12808-4 ▸ NF P15-433 ▸ UNI 6687
▸ ASTM C151 ▸ ASTM C490 ▸ UNI 8520:22 ▸ UNI 6687 ▸ EN 680
HYDRAULIC SHRINKAGE
MOULDS
LENGTH COMPARATOR, AND REFERENCE RODS
62-L0035/A The 62-L0009/G version is used
This apparatus is used for a number of length measurements concern- for the determination of linear
ing mainly cement and mortar specimens with different lengths. For shrinkage of cement mortars (EN
this, reason the reference rods are not included and have to be ordered 12617-4). The same mould can
separately. Please consult the specification table below to select the cor- be used for testing grouts con-
rect items. Two column steel frame with adjustable top anvil to suit the forming to EN 12808-4 replac-
specimen length. Fitted with a digital gauge 12.5x0.001 mm. ing the standard plugs with the
ʰʰ Dimensions: 180x180x490 mm 62-L0010/H2 and placing two
ʰʰ Weight approx.: 10.5 kg 15x40x160 mm plastic inserts 62-
L0010/H3 inside each compart-
Note: The digital gauge can be connected to the PC by using the 82-D1261 LINK cable in
order to download the readings. By pushing a button on the cable, the current reading will be
ment. See accessories.
automatically stored in an excel cell or notepad row. Reading will be not acquired continuosly, The 62-L0009 version, conforming
but just when pushing the button. to UNI 6687, slightly differ from the
62-L0035/A with reference rod 62-L0009/G version and it is used
for the same determination.
Weight approx.: 12 kg
Reference mould, plugs and rod selection guide
Specimen
Rod code
Standard Test/Determination Mould code Dimensions Plugs code
length mm
mm
62-L0034/1*
ASTM C490, C157 Length change of hardened cement paste, mortar 62-L0033/B 25x25x285 62-L0033/B2
295
62-L0034/3
EN 1367-4 Effect of aggregates in drying shrinkage of concrete 48-D0453 50x50x200 48-D0453/1
205
62-L0034/1*
ASTM C596 Drying shrinkage of mortar 62-L0033/B 25x25x285 62-L0033/B2
295
62-L0034/7
EN 12617-4 Hydraulic shrinkage of cement mortar 62-L0009/F 40x40x160 62- L0009/1F
160
62-L0034/7
UNI 6687 Hydraulic shrinkage of cement mortar 62-L0009 40x40x160 62-L0009/1
160
62-L0009/F+ 62-L0034/7
EN 12808-4 Shrinkage determination of grouts for tiles 10x40x160 62- L0010/H2
62-L0010/H3 160
62-L0034/10
EN 1770 Determination of thermal expansion 65-L0010/A 40x40x160 65-L0010/5
176
62-L0034/1*
ASTM C151 Expansion of Portland cement 62-L0033/B 25x25x285 62-L0033/B2
295
62-L0034/8
UNI 8147 Restrained expansion of mortar 55-C0115/8 50x50x280 -
280
62-L0034/8
UNI 8148 Restrained expansion of concrete 55-C0115/7 80x80x240 -
280
62-L0034/11
UNI 11504 Potential reactivity of aggregates (at 80° C) 65-L0009/A 25x25x280 65-L0009/A1
294
62-L0034/1*
ASTM C1567, C1260 Potential reactivity of aggregates (at 80°C) 62-L0033/B 25x25x285 62-L0033/B2
295
65-L0033/U 62-L0034/1*
UNI 11604 Potential reactivity of aggregates 75x75x285 65-L0033/U1
65-L0033/UU 295
62-L0034/1*
ASTM C227 Potential reactivity of aggregates 62-L0033/B 25x25x285 62-L0033/B2
295
*Note: 62-L0034/1 is INVAR made.62-L0034/12 features the same length, 295mm, but is made from stainless steel
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62-L0009/G
Hydraulic shrinkage mould 40x40x160
Potential alkali
mm, complete with shrinkage plugs to
EN 12617-4
reactivity of cement-
aggregate 62
62-L0009
Hydraulic shrinkage mould 40x40x160 combinations
mm, complete with shrinkage plugs STANDARD
to UNI 6687 ▸ ASTM C22 ▸ ASTM C1567
▸ ASTM C1260 ▸ UNI 8520-22
Accessories ▸ UNI 11604 ▸ UNI 11504

62-L0010/H2
Contact points for 10x40x160 mm spe- The test can be carried out at 38°
cimens to EN 12808-4. Pack of 12. C according to ASTM C227 and
UNI 11604 for long term deter- 62-L0074/U
minations or at 80°C according
to the accelerated test method 62-L0074/U 62-L0033/UU
as requested by ASTM C1567, Used for determining the potential Two gang prism mould 75x75x285
C1260, UNI 11504. alkali reactivity of cement aggregate mm to UNI 11604, complete with
combination (mortar bar method) contact points. Gauge length 250mm,
The above tests can be carried up to 80° C (accelerated method). total length 285 mm.
out with the following apparatus: Stainless steel cylinder container and Weight approx.: 12 kg
internal stainless steel rack to hold 3
specimens 25x25x285 mm.
CONTAINERS
62-L0009/G Shrinkage mould for 62-L0073
40x40x160 mm mortar prisms PRISM MOULDS
Mortar bar container to ASTM C227, 62-L0033/B
for testing at 38°C Acrylic cylinder con- Two gang prism mould to ASTM, 25 x
tainer with an internal stainless steel 25 x 285 mm, complete with contact
rack to hold vertically 6 specimens points. Gauge length 250 mm, total
62-L0010/H3 25x25x285 mm.
Plastic inserts 15x40x160 mm to EN length 285 mm. Made of steel with a
Dimensions: minimum surface hardness of HV200.
12808-4. Six pieces. 170 mm diameter x 450 mm height. 62-L0033/U
Weight 6 kg approx. One gang prism mould 75x75x285
Weight: 3 kg approx.
Spare parts mm to UNI 11604, complete with
62-L0009/1F contact points. Gauge lenght 250 mm,
Spare shrinkage plugs to EN 12617-4. total length 285 mm.
Pack of 12. Weight approx.: 7 kg

62-L0009/1
Spare shrinkage plugs to UNI 6687.
Pack of 12.

62-L0033/B

62-L0009/A
62-L0073 Three gang prism mould to UNI 11504, Spare parts
25 x 25 x 280 mm, complete with 62-L0033/B2
62-L0073/U plugs. Gauge length 250 mm, total Spare contact points for 62-L0033/B
Mortar bar container to UNI 11604 for length 280 mm. moulds. Pack of 10.
1 specimen 75x75x285 mm Weight: 4.5 kg approx.
62-L0009/1
62-L0009/A1
Spare plugs for 62-L0009/A. Pack of 20.

62-L0033/U1
Spare contact points for 62-L0033/U
and 62-L0033/UU moulds. Pack of 30.

62-L0009/1F

62-L0073/U
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