1. Initial tests
1.1 Responsibilities
In the case of Bétons à propriétés spécifiées (BPS), initial testing is the sole responsibility of the concrete producer.
In the case of Bétons à composition prescrite (BCP), initial testing is the responsibility of the specifier, provided the concrete producer can demonstrate compliance with the prescribed composition.
In the specific case of engineering concretes, a preliminary study must be carried out under the responsibility of the specifier before the start of the construction operation in question, and accepted by the concrete producer and user.
In the case of Bétons à composition prescrite par une norme (BCPN), responsibility lies with the standards organization, provided the concrete...
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- Concrete – Specification, performance, production and compliance – National supplement to standard NF EN 206. - NF EN 206/CN, AFNOR - décembre 2014
- Precast concrete products – Bridge elements. - NF EN 15050+A1, AFNOR - mai 2012
- Fresh concrete tests – Fresh concrete tests – Part 1: sampling. - NF EN 12 350-1, AFNOR - avril 2012
- Fresh concrete tests – Part 2: sag test. - NF EN 12350-2,...
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