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Methods of testing
cement
Part 7. Methods of taking and preparing
samples of cement

The European StandardEN 196-7 : 1989has the status of a

British Standard

Mdthodesd'essaisdes ciments Pmfverfahren fiir Zement

Partie 7. M6thodesde pr6levementet Teil 7. Verfahren frir die Piobenahme und
d' 6chahtillonnagedu ciment Probenauswahl von Zement
BS EN 196-7 z L992

Cooperating organizations

The EuropeanCommittee for Standardization(CEN), under whose supervision

this EuropeanStandardwas p1epaled,comprisesthe national standards
organizationsof the following countries.

Austria Oesterreichisches Normungsinstitut

Belgium Institut belge de normalisation
Denmark Dansk Standardiseringsraad
Finland Suomen Standardisoimisliito, r.y.
France Association frangaise de normalisation
Germany DeutschesInstitut fur Normung e.V.
Greece Hellenic Organizationfor Standardization
Iceland TechnologicalInstitute of Iceland
Ireland National Standards Authority of Ireland
Italy Ente Nazionale Italiano di Unificazione
Luxembourg Inspection du Travail et des Mines
Netherlands NederlandsNormalisatie-instituut
Norway Norges Standardiseringsforbund
Portugal Instituto Portuguds da Qualidade
Spain Asociaci6nEspaiola de Normalizaciony Certificaci6n
Sweden Standardiseringskommissioneni Sverige
Switzerland Associationsuissede normalisation
United Kingdom British Standards Institution

This British Standard, having

been prepared under the
direction of the Tbchnical
Sector Board for Building and
Civil Engineering, rvas
publishedunder the authority Amendments issued since publication
of the Standards Board and
comesinto effect on Amd. No. Text affected
15 June 1992

o BsI 1992

The following BSI references

relate to the work on this
standard:
Committeereference8i516
Draft for comment 87i 10352DC

ISBN 0 580 20679 3

 BS EN 196-7: 1992

Contents

page
Cooperating organizations Inside front cover
National foreword
Brief history o
Foreword 2
Textof EN 196-7 3
National annexes
NA (informative) BS EN 196-Z sampling report 17
NB (informative) Sampling for acceptance inspection at delivery 18
NC (informative) Committees responsible 18
ND (informative) Cross-references Inside back cover

National foreword
This British Standard has been prepared under the direction of the Tbchnical
sector Board for Building^gn_d_clvilEngineering. It is the English language
version of EN 196-7 : 1989 'Methods of testing cement; Metiods of 6tiig ana
preparing samplesof cement', publishedby the Europeancommittee for
standardization(cEN). EN 196-z rvas drawn up by Technicalcommittee bI,
cement and building limes, as parl T of a series on testing cement which was
acceptedby cEN on 3 october 1989. The uK gave a positivevote at the final
voting stageand, thus, the European test procedure has been introduced into
the 1991revisionsof British standardsfor cement BS 12, BS 146, BS 4027,
BS 4246, BS 6588 and BS 6610. This British standard supersedesBS 4b50 :
Part 1 which is withdrawn.
The European Standard includes important definitions relating to the various
types of samplesassociated with the assessmentof the qualitj of cements and
provides details of how these samplesare required to be taten.
The European standard also covers the preparation and storage of laboratory
samplesfor subsequent testing. Representative samplesfor the various tests
which may be required are obtained by means of a iample divider or by
quartering.
A suitable form for the sampling report specified in clause l0 is given in
national annex NA.
since the draft European Prestandardfor cement, ENV 197-1,does not deal
with.acceptanceinspection at delivery EN 196-z'doesnot splcify the
relationship between_samplesizeltype and the size of the Io[ sampled. In
consequencenational annex NB retains the UK conditions relating to
acceptance inspection.
National annex NC gives the committees responsible for the UK participation in
the preparation of this standard.
National annex ND gives details of corresponding British standards for
international standards referred to in the European Standard.
compliance with a British standard does not of itself confer immunity
from legal obligations.
 trUROPEANISTA}JDARD EI.{ 196
Part 7
NORMtrEUROPtrtrNNItr
EunopArscHE
r{oRM December1989

UDC 6 66 .94: 691 54 : 620. 1I

Descriptors:Cements,tests, sampling,samples,packing

English version

Methods of testing cement; Methods of taking and

preparing samplesof cement

Methodes d'essaisdes ciments; M6thodes de Prufverfahren fur Zement; Verfahren fur die
pr6lbvement et d'6chantillonnage du ciment Probenahmeund Probenauswahlvon Zement

This European standard 'wasapproved by cEN on 19g9-06-16.cEN members

are bound to comply rvith the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulationswhich
stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard-the status of a
national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standardsmay be obtained on application to the Central Secretariator to any
CEN member.
This European standard exists in three official versions (English, French,
German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the
central Secretariathas the same status as the officlal riersions.
cEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Icerand, Iretand, "Italy,
Luxembourg, Netherlands,Norwa;', portugal, Spain, Sweden,switzerland and
United Kingdom.

CEN
European Committee for Standardization
Comit6 Europ6en de Normalisation
EuropiiischesKomitee fur Normung

Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart 86, B-10b0 Brussels

O CEN 1989 Copyright reservedto all CEN members

Ref. No. EN 196-7: 1989E
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EN 196-7 : 1989

Brief history Contents

Page
This European Standard was drawn up by the
TechnicalCommittee CEN/TC 51 'Cement' the Foreword L

Secretariat of which is held by iBN'

1 Object and field of aPPlication D

In accordancewith the Common CEN/CENELEC a

Rules,the following countries are bound to 2 References
implement this EuroPean Standard: 3 Definitions
A
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, 4 General
Germany,Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, 5 Sampling equiPment 4
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Porlugal,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom' 6 Proceduresfor taking samplesand
precautions to be taken dePending
on the procedures adoPted
Foreword
7 FrequencY at which samPlesare K
The standardEN 196 on methods of testing cement taken and choice of samPletYPe
consistsof the following Parts: 8 Size and preParation of samPles o
.7
9 Packaging and storage
Part 1: Determination of strengfh
10 Sampling report
Part 2: Chemical analYsisof cement
Annex A. $pical examples of sampling
Part 3: Determination of setting time and o
equipment normallY used
. soundness
Part 4: Quantitative determination of
constituents
Part 5: Pozzolanicitytest for pozzolanic
cements
Part 6: Determination of fineness
Part 7: i\{ethods of taking and preparing
samPlesof cement
Part 2I: Determination of the chloride, carbon
dioxide and alkali content of cement
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EN 196-7: 1989

I Object and field of application 3 Definitions

This European Standard describesonlv the
equipment to be used, the methods to Ue followed
and the provisionsto be complied with for taking
samplesof cement representativeof given lots for
testingto assessthe quality of productsprior to,
during or after delivery.
The provisions of this standard are only applicable
when samplesof cement are reouestedfor
verifying the complianceof eith-er:
a) current production of a cement at any time
with a standard (for example to meet the needs
of the manufacturer's auto-control or again in
responseto the requirementsof a certification
procedure);or
b) a deiivery or a lot with a standard, the
provisionsof a contract or the specificationin an
order.
The standard is applicabteto the taking of samples
of all types of cementsl) defined bv nX tgZz)
whether they are:
a) contained in silos;
b) contained in bags, canisters,drums or any
other packages;
c) transported in bulk in road vehicles, railway
wagons,ships,etc.
f'o-gthe purposeof this EuropeanStandard,the
following definitions apply-.
3.1 order
Quantity of cement coveredby a singlerequisition
placed with the same-manufacturer(or distribution
depot). It may consistof one or more co.tLsrgnnlents
spread over a period of time.
3.2 consignment
Quantity of cement delivered at a given time by a
manufacturer (or distribution depot). It may consist
of one or more lofs.
3.3 lot
Quantity of cement produced under conditions
presumed uniform. After specifiedtests (mainly by
EN 1972))this quantity is regardedas a rvhole
'complying' or 'not complying, with standardsor
contract requirements.
3.4 increment
Quantity of cement taken in a single operation of
the sampling equipment used.
3.5 sample (generalterm)

2 References
EN i96-1 : 7987 Methods of testing cement -
Determination of strength
EN 196-2 : 1987 3.6 spot sample
Methoclsof testing cement -
Chemical analysisof cement Sample taken at the sametime and from one and
the same place, relating to the intended tests. It
EN 196-3 : 1987 Methodsof testins cement - can be obtained by combining one or more
ofiettingtime immediately consecutiveincrements.
3fi"J#l3l':.:
ENV 196-4 3.7 composite sample
Methods of testing cement -
Quantitative determination of Homogeneousmixture of spot samplestaken:
constituents a) at different points or
EN 196-5: 1987 Methodsof testinq cemenr_ b) at different times
?ozzolanicity testlor
pozzolanic cements from a larger massof the samecement, obtained
by thoroughly mixing the combined spot samples
EN 196-6 : 1989 Methods of testinq cemenr _ and, if necessary reducing the size of the resultins
-fineness mixture.
Determination of
EN 196-21; 1989 Methodsof testing cement - 3.S laboratory sample
Determination of the chloride, Sa.mpleprepared by thoroughly mixing and if
carbon dioxide and alkali necessaryreducing from a larger sample(spot or
content of cement compositesample) and intended for use by the
ENV 1972) Cement - Composition, laboratories undertaking the tests. These
specificationsand conformitv laboratories are generallythose of the producer,
criteria those designatedin the order or in the certification
regulations.

1rrhe requirements
of this standard can also, by agreementbetlveen the parties, be follorved
non-standardizedhydraulicbinders. for acceptanceinspectionsfor all
-' At present at the draft srase.
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3.9 sample for retest
Scnnplervhich is to be kept for possiblesubsequent tested may no longer be representativeof the
tests in the event of the results from tests carried
out on the laboratory samplesbeing in doubt or
disputed. The sample for retest is generally the
remainder of a labot'atot'y sam4tleafter a first
seriesof tests.
3.10 retained sample
Sumple taken systematically from regular deliveries
(for exampiefor large 'works), if necessaryin the
presenceof all the pafties concerned, to be
retained for possibletesting in the event of doubt
or dispute or subsequentproblems.
NOTE.Definitions3.1, 3.2, 8.3 and 3.10 only have meaningin describeone type of referenceequipment with
the caseof checks made rvhen taking delivery of a supply.
4 General
4.1 The aim of the sampling operationsis to obtain devicesnormally used and which have been found
from a large quantity of cement (contained in a
silo, a stock of bagsin a warehouse,truck, etc., or
in a defined lot) one or more smaller quantities,
consideredby the parties concerned to represent
the quantity of cement of which the quality is to
be assessed.
4.2 The equipment used, methods followed, and
precautionstaken may vary accordingto the nature
of the installation and the circumstancesin which
the samplesare taken.
4.3 in the case of the checks carried out within
the context of a cer[ification procedure the
measuresother than those describedbelow to
ensure that the samplesare representativeare
within the jurisdiction of the certification body (see
clause 7).
4.4 In the case of takir-rgdelivery of a supply, the
sampling operationsshall, in principle, take place
in the presenceof the manufacturer (or vendor)
and the customer (or purchaser)or their respective the time it is being used. In particular, when it is
representatives.The absenceof one of them shall
not, however, be a barrier to the operationsbut if
this occurs it shall be mentioned in the sampling
report (see clause 10).
The sample is normally taken before or during
delivery. However, if necessary,it may be taken
after delivery but with a maximum delay of 24 h.
In this latter casethe results of the checks shall be
interpreted with care.
d/ Horveveq, cleaning is not necess:l.ry
between the taking of successive increments from the same cement *'hich are intended for
making up the sample.
Indeed, for various reasons,the cement to be
product at the actual moment of its deiivery. For
this reasonthe time of samplingshail be carefully
recorded in the samplingreport (see clause l0).
\Vhen samples are taken after delivery, the
requirementsin the first par:agraphabove remain
applicable.
5 Sampling equipment
On account of the diversity of industrial
installations and circumstancesin which the
sampleshave to be taken, it is not possibleto
rvhich other fipes of equipment can be compared
through a seriesof testsbefore being able to be
used. Hence, this standardonly gives, by way of
example in annex A, a simplified illustration of the
satisfactory. This equipment is either portable
(ladle, tube, screw sampler,etc.) or permanently
installed (screin'extractorol other equipment fixed
permanently onto the container).
The equipment shall be chosenand used in
accordancewith the following rules.
The equipment shall be
a) appror.edby all the parties;
b) of non-corrodiblematerial, which is not liable
to react rvith the cement;
c) maintained alwaysin working order and in a
clean state. Care shall be taken to ensure that it
is carefully.cleanedafter each sampling
operation.3)Care shall also be taken to ensure
that it is not contaminatedby lubricants from
other equipment used.
Perrnanentequipment shali be installed at locations
w-herethere are no hard depositsand lvhere the
flow of cernent is homogeneous(no segregation)at
used it shall not be operatedduring fluidization
under air pressure.If fluidization is necessary,no
samplesshall be taken until the cement has settled
for at least half a minute after stopping the air
supply.

6 Procedures for taking samples and
precautions to be taken depending on
the procedures adopted
6.1 General
The most suitable equipment for the circlrmstances by a mechanical device fitted in the supply hopper
shali be used to take a sample, observingthe
fbllowing precautionsas appropriate.
6.2 Sampling from bags, drums and containers
of comparable size
When the cement is packed in bags,drums or other machine, the quantity so removed may be
small containers,the sampleindicated in the
secondparagraph of 8. 1 shall compriseeither a
singlebag or a singie container chosenat random
from a sufficiently large stock.
6.3 Sampling from large containers
Samplesshall be taken while the container is beins
filled or emptied taking the precautions:
aJ not to operate in dusty or polluting
atmospheres;
b) to take the number of samplesnecessaryto
obtain the quantity prescribedin the second
paragraphof 8.1;
c) to transfer the collected cement into a clean,
dry and airtight container before proceedingwith
the operationsdescribedin clause 8.
6.4 Sampling from bulk transport (after loading
or before unloading)a)
For all equipment used, care shali be taken not to
take material from the top or bottom layersof the
massof cement. The thickness of the laver to be
consideredis at least lb cm.
Thkethe sameprecautionsas those described
in 6.3a),b) and c).
6.5 Sampling while loading into bulk transport
or sil.os
Tbking samplesmay be carried out only if suitable
equipment is available and if there is accessto a
homogeneousphase of cement. Thke the same
precautionsas those describedin 6.Ba),b) and c).
6.6 Sampling from silos
In the absenceof a suitable fixed sampling device
(see the last paragraphof clause b) anapplopriate
quantity of cement shall be discardedwhen
dischargecommencesto remove the hard deposits
or unrvanted mixlures of different cements in tne
distribution system. This quantity is left to be
determined by the manufacturer'srepresentative
present at the samplingoperation. The necessary
quantity prescribedin the secondparagraphof g.1
shall then be collected in a clean and dry container.
2) At presentat
the draft stage.
*r The equipment
describedin this standard (see annex A) does not allorv for sampte(s)to be taken cluring
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6.7 Sampling from bag filling machines
The qr-rantitytaken shall comprisea bag of cement
obtained during the normal operation of the
machine. It can equally comprisethe equivalent
quantiti/ (seethe secondparagraphof A.f) sampled
directly above the dischargespouts. If ihe'machine
is used for packing different cements, it shall be
completely purged of all the cement previously
packed until the cement from which samplesire to
be taken arrives. Dependingon the type -of packing
considerable.The manufacturer'srepresentative
present at the samplingoperation shall determine
this quantity.
7 Frequency at which samples are taken
and choice of sample type
The frequency of taking samplesand the type of
sample (spot sample or compositesample) d-epends
on the provisionscontained;
- in the agreementsbetween producer and
customer;
- in the national, European (ENV 1922)f6r
example) or even international standards;
- in the certification procedures.
8 Size and preparation of samples
8. 1 Size of sample to be taken for verification
of compliance
Each laboratory sample(or sample for retest or
retained sample)shall be of such a size that all the
tests specified in the contract or required by
standards indicated in the contract or the
certification procedure can be carried out twice.
Thus, unless specified to the contrary, the mass of
these samplesshall be at least 5 kg (or more, if
necessary,to fill compietely the container indicated
in 9.2).
The tgtal quantity (spot sampleor composite
sampie) to be taken for verifying compliance shall
be greater than or at least equal to thit required
for supplying to all the laboratoriesconcerned the
samples indicated in the first paragraph above. This
quantity shall be taken by the equipment specified
in clause 5 and in accordancewith the procedures
stated in clause 6. In generaltaking a simple of
40 kg to 50 kg will suffice
unloading
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8.2 Homogenization
8.2.L General requirements
As soon as the quantity of 40 kg to 50 kg indicated
in the secondparagraphof 8'1 has been collected,
it shall be carelully homogenized (preferably in a
laboratory) with clean dry implements not liable to
react lvith the cement.
the exposureof the cement to the air'
In the absenceof a homogenizer,the follolving
procedure is to be adoPted:
the quantity of cement to be distributed between
the laboratories(see the secondparagraph
of 8.1) shall be tipped onto a clean dry cloth (or
plasticssheet) and shall then be mixed carefully
using a shovel
This procedure shall oniy be used if:
a) the ambient relative humidity is lessthan
85 %;
b) all risk of the samplebeing affected by rvind,
rain, snow or dust is avoided.
8.2.2 Veriftcation of the efficiency of the
homog enizing Procedure selected
finishing the operatron.
Once the operation is judged to be complete, take
fifteen 'miiro-samples',each of 12 g to 20 g, from
poitttt equally distributed within the mass of which
it" to*og.nLity it to be verified5).
Determine the Blaine finenessthree times on each
of these micro-samPles.
Homoger-iization shall be consideredto be obtained
if the analysis of variance shows there to be no
significant differences between the
15 micro-samples. This analysis shall be carried out
as described in the literature dealing with
statistical control6).
In the case of an unsatisfactory result, the mixing
shall be repeated, but doubling the time of the
mixing operation.
5) To obtain initial information, the colour of these micro-samples can be compared if care has previously been
cements of distinctly different colour.
6) For UK purposes, a suitable method can be tbund in 'statistic(tl methocls in research ancl ptoductton' eds O L
P.L. Goldsmith, 1972, Oliver and Boyd, Edinburgh'
If, after this secondtrial, there are no significant
differences between the 15 micro-samples,the
method lvith trvice the homogenizationtime shall
trial rvith a longer time.
8.2.3 Choice of method
The verification of the efficiency of the
homogenizingmethocl(see 8.2.2) is only to be
carried out ai the time of choosingthe method'
This choice is left to the initiative of the
manufacturer, but he shall be in a position to prove
(for example to an expert representinga customer
or the certification body) that he has carried out
the trial describedaboveby presentinga dossier
drawn up on that occasion.
8.3 Division of the quantity necessary for
verification of comPliance
After homogenization(see 8'2) of the samplemade
up as specified in the secondparagraphof 8'1, it
shall be divided into the required number of
Iaboratory (or retained) samples.This operation
shall be iontinued until the desiredmass(stated in
the first paragraphof 8.1) is obtainedin each
container.
The sequenceof distributing the contentsof the
hand sCoopfrom which each laboratorysample is
graduall5rmade up shall be as follorvs'
Distribute successivelyto each of the laboratory
containers X, Y, Z, etc.
first a scooPful from A,
then a scooPfulfrom B,
then a scooPfulfrom C,
then a scooPfulfrom D.
This representsone distribution sequence;repeat
the same sequenceas many times as necessaryto
reach the qu-antity prescribed in the first paragraph
of 8.1 (seefigure 1).
taken to select two
Davies ancl
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Each laboratory (or retained) sample so prepared 9.2 Containers

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shail be packagedas stated in clause g ana
despatchedwith the minimum delay. It is then up
to the receiving laboratory to store, prepare and
treat the sample_ina manner appropriate to its
subsequentuse./J
8.4 Foreign bodies in the sample
During the above operations any foreign bodies
which may appear shall, in all cases,be noted in
the sampling report (clause l0).
If they appear to be uniformly distributed in the
cement (for example, a powder other than cement,
Iumps) it is not possibleto remove them from the
sample.Othenn'ise,they shall be removed and
Kepr:
a) by one of the two parties (manufacturer,
customer) with the agreementof the other in the
case of taking delivery of a supply; or
b) by the agencyresponsiblefor inspection in the
case of a sampling operation perf'ormed in the
context of certification regulations.
9 Packaging and storage
9.1 Principle
The packagingof the samplesand the method of
storage shall always be such as to preserve the
properties of the sampledcement. Any conditions
Iikely to affect this shatl be indicated.
The samplesshall be packed, despatchedand
stored in bags, drums, or solid containers.These
shall be made of a material which is inert with
To prevent aeration the containers shall as far as
possible,be completely filled and their closure
sealedwith adhesivetapes).
When made of plastics, containersor bagsshall
only be used under the following conditions:
a) the period of storageshall be limited to
3 months;
b) the sheet from which they are made shall be
at least 100 pm thick;
c) the plastics material shall under no
circumstancescausethe cement to become ,air
entraining' whether by lossfrom this material or
as a result of surface treatment. On this point,
check for the absenceof risk by carrying out
appropriate tests where needed;
d) provision shall also be made to seal them
where necessary,by using suitable tape.

Gu a n t D
Guant
Guant B
Guant

4
LaboX LaboY Labo Z
OX>5kg Ot> 5 kg 02>5kg
=50k g

Figure 1. Make up of laboratory samples

] 4t liris point the rvork of the laboratory is usually specified in the test standards.(Principally EN 1gtj-I to EN.196-6 and
EN 19 6-2 1.)
8) It has to be remembered,
howeve4 that the packaging, however air-tight, cannot in the long term prevent a certain
aeration, the extent of rvhich may vary dependingon the properties of ihe product. amount of
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9.3 Storage condition
The samplesshall preferably be stored at a
temperature of Iessthan 30 oC.
9.4 Identification of samples
In order to identify the samplesunambiguously,the
containers (bags or dr"r-rms)
shall be clearly and
indelibly marked in at least one place. When there
is only one mark, this shall be on the body of the
container and not on the lid.
Furthemore, a copy of the sampling report
describedin clause 10 shall be slipped where
necessaryinto a protective envelope placed inside
the container.
9.5 Authentication of samples
If necessarywhen this is required by the contract
of sale or certification regulations, the container
shall bear an agreedseal authenticating the
sample.This seal shall be fixed so as to prevent the
unauthorized opening of the container.
10 Sampling report
10.1 General
A samplingreport colrespondingto each sample
shall be drawn up by the person responsible for the
operation. Copiesshall be attached to the
Iaboratory (or retained) samplesprepared and
distributed in accordancewith the clausesof the
contract or certification regulations.
10.2 Information to be included
10.2.1 Obligatory information
The report shall, unless otherwise agreedby the
parties, include the following obligatory
information.
a) Name and addressof the body responsiblefor
the sampiing.
b) Name and addressof the customer (in the case
of taking delivery).
2) At present at the draft stage.
e) In the possiblecaseof non-stanciardized
hydrar.rlicbinders (see note I on page 3) the procluctshould be given an uneqr,rivocal
mark.
c) Complete standard designationof the cement
as specifiedin EN\r 1972)e).
d) Identity of the production works.
e) Place, date and time of sampling.
f) lVpe of sampie (spot or compositecomprising
'rz' spot samples),
g) Identification mark on the samplecontainer.
h) Any comments,particularly:
- the presenceof foreign bodies;
- the circlrmstancesin lvhich the operations
took place which are iikely to have an effect on
the quaiity of the cement sampled,for example,
transport conditions;
- all information allowing a more precise
identification of the cementsampledto be
made, for example, the silo number.
10.2.2 Opti on al info rmatio n
The report shall, unlessotherwise agreedby the
parties, include the follolving optional information.
a) Definition of the lot, the approximatemass of
the cement and the type of stock from which the
sample has been taken. Example: 3000 t in bags
in a r'varehouse.
b) The type of container used for the laboratory
samples.
10.3 Authorization of the report
The report and copiesshall be signedby the
representativesof the parties presentat the
sampling and/or any other responsiblewitness
approved by the parties.
10.4 Despatch of the report
Copiesof the repoft shall be sent without delay to
each of the parties concerned.In addition, one of
them shall be enclosedin the container of each
laboratory sample and each retained sampleas
statedin 9.4.
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Annex A (informative)
Tlrpical examples of sampling
equipment normally used

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.L = 100 cm to 200 cm

Figure 2. Sampling tube

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a) side view b) front vierv

Approximate size of ladle

Diameter 20 cm

Depth 15 cm

Handle length 180 cm

Figure 3. Tlpical ladle

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l. T[rbe, diameter approximately 6 cm

2. Spiral flight screw

3. End of flight screrv acting as probe at point of entry of cement

4. Dischargechute

5. Electric motor

Figure 4' Tlpical mecharlical screw sampler (overall length

approximately 200 cm)
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1. I\rbe

2. Spiral flight screw

3. Entry for cement

4. Dischargechute

5. Manual drive (or electric motor drive)

Figure 5. Tlpical permanently installed mechanical screw sampler

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(scale 1 : 5)

I. % turn valve

2. Rubber inlet tube for factory air (B bar)

3. Dischargechute

Figure 6. Sampling equipment

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National annex NA (informative)

BS Ell 196-7 sampling report

BS EN 196-7sampling N o: Cnpy no:

report

I Name ancl zrdch'essof sampling agency

N a r m ea nd a d d r e ss o f clie n t

N o t a t i o n o f ce m e n t

Identity of procluctionworks

Type of p:rckaging: bulk - size of silo or vessel

bag - size and type of bags

- mrrlrino nn hqoc

Approximate mass of cenent sampled (size of lot)

Place of sampling (to inclLrde sikr designation if appropriate)

Time and date of sarmpling

Type of sample (delete as appropriate) Spot Composite

If composite state nllmber of spot samples included

(NC[D. If a composite sample the components have not been

homogenized. )

lclentification rnalks on sample container

P r e s e n c e o f fo r e ig n b o d ie s' Yes None detected

Details of foreign bodies:

Conditions under rvhich sarnples lvere taken:

Indoor Outdoor Temperature oc l!'eather

12. Packaging adopted fbr sample

13. Approximate massof sample

Sampler Name printed:

qidnatrrra.

Representativeof:

Name: Signature:

Representativeof:

Na m e : Signature:

Samplessent to

Despatchedby:

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National annex NB (informative)
Sampling for acceptance inspection at
delivery
NB.1 Introduction
This annex describesthe procedure for taking
samplesfor acceptanceinspection purposes.
NB.2 General
NB.2.1 The sizeof the lot is to be definecl
BEFOREsamplingcommences.
N8.2.2 This annex covers sampiing from:
(a) bags, drums or other packageseach
containinglessthan 2.0 t of cement;
(b) bulk containersholding from 2.0 t to 50 t of
cement.
N8.2.3 Samplingof larger lots of cementis outside
the scopeof this annex and should be agreed
between vendor and purchaser.The sampling
terminology, equipment and proceduresshonld
hower,'er,be as given in this standard.
NB.3 Representation
If samplingis to proceed in the absenceof
representative(s)from the vendor and/or the
purchaser,then this should be agreedbefore the
sampling is commencedand documented on the
sampling report.
Where representative(s)are present, their name
and status should be noted on the samplingreport.
NB.4 Sampling method
Any of the methods given in this standard may be
adopted provided they are compatible with NB.7.
The method used shouid be noted on the sampling
report.
NB.5 Tlpe of sample
Unlessotherwise agreed and previously
documented,the sample taken for acceptance
testing should be of the spot type as defined in 3.6.
NB.6 Size of sample
Each spot sample should have a minimum massof
10 kg and a maximum massof 50 kg. The
increments used to prepare this spot sampleshould
be blended in the manner given in clause 8.
i8
NB. 7 Sampling procedure
N 8.7. L P ackages (S ee i tem (a) of N B .z.2.)
Five equal increments frorn different parts of the
lot are combinecl to form the spot sample w1-rich
may represent up to 50 t.
N 8.7.2 B ul k contqi ners (S ee i tem (b) of N 8.2.2.)
A sufficient number of increments frorn one part of
the lot are combined to form the spot sample
lvhich is not to represent more than 50 t.
NB.8 Sampling report
Only samples stored and identified in accordance
with ciause 9 and supplied with a completed
sampling report (see clause 10 and national
annex NA) can be considered to have been taken
in compliance with this standard.
National annex NC (informative)
Committees responsible
The United Kingdom parlicipation in the
preparation of this European Standardwas
entrusted by the TechnicalSectorBoard for
Building and Civil Engineering(B/-) to Technical
CommitteeB'516, upon rvhichthe foilowing bodies
were represented:
British AggregateConstructionNlaterialsIndustries
British Cement Association
British PrecastConcreteFederation
British Ready Nlixed ConcreteAssociation
Cement Admixtr-rresAssociation
CementitiousSiag Makers Association
ConcreteSociety
County Surveyors' Society
Department of the Environment (Building Research
Establishment)
Department of the Environment (Property Services
Agency)
Department of Transport
Federation of Civil EngineeringContractors
Mortar ProducersAssociation
National Rivers Authority
Quality Ash Association
Society of Chemical Industry
Water ServicesAssociationof England and Wales
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National annex ND (informative)

Cross-references

Publication Corresponding British Standard

referred to
BS EN 196 Methods of testins
cement
EN 196-1 : 1987 Part 11)Determinationof
strength
EN 196-2 : t9B7 Part 2r) Chemicalanalysisof
cement
EN 196-3 ; 1987 Part 31) Determination of
setting time and soundness
EN 196-5 : 1987 Part 5l) Pozzolanicitytest for
pozzolanic cements
EN 196-6 : 1989 Part 6 : Igg2 Determination of
fineness
EN 196-21: Pari 2I : 1992Determination of
1c | R O the chloride, carbon dioxide
and alkali content of cement
NOTE Since publication of EN 196-7,the draft of ENV 197
has been replaced by ENV 197-1 'Cement : composition,
specificationsand conformity criteria, Part I : Common
celnents'lvhich is in courseof oreoaration

'/ In preparation
- BSE N
L96-7 z L992

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