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AS/NZS 2350.18:2006
[Current]Methods of testing portland, blended and masonry cements, Method 18: Determination of water retention of masonry cement
This Standard sets out the method for determining the water retention of a masonry cement prepared and tested as a standard mortar.
Published: 29/12/2006
Pages: 9
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Header
About this publication
1 Scope
2 Referenced documents
3 Principle
4 Apparatus and related conditions
4.1 Laboratory
4.2 Balance
4.3 Mixer
4.4 Flow table and flow mould
4.5 Tamper
4.6 Water retention apparatus
4.7 Straightedge
4.8 Trowel
4.9 Bulk density container
4.10 Scraper
5 Materials
5.1 Standard sand
5.1.1 20–30 sand
5.1.2 Graded sand
6 Preparation of mortar
7 Determination of flow
8 Procedure
9 Calculation
10 Record
11 Report
Appendix A
A1 Flow table and frame
A2 Flow table mounting
A3 Flow table lubrication
A4 Mould and calliper
Appendix B
Cited references in this standard