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4. Final material properties
4.1 Physical characterization
The main tests carried out on fresh mortar determine apparent density and air content. These two tests reveal the mortar's mixing and compaction properties.
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Bibliography
Websites
Buildex Inc. Haydite Expanded-Shale Lightweight Aggregate. http://www.buildex.com/haydite.html (page consulted on September 10, 2011).
Standards and norms
- Tests to determine the geometric characteristics of aggregates – Part 1: Determining granularity – Particle size analysis by sieving. - NF EN 933-1 - 2012
- Tests to determine the geometric characteristics of aggregates – Part 2: Determining granularity – Test sieves, nominal opening dimensions - NF EN 933-2 - 1996
- Cement – Part 1: composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common cements - NF...
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