Evaluation of the Submitted test Results:

1. Glazed Porcelain Tiles (Group : BIa)

 Submitted Sample Size : 600mm x 600mm 9.5 mm
 Results Satisfy Requirements set in ES-ISO-10545, for floor coverings with normal foot wear
with small scratching dirt
2. Glazed Ceramic Tiles (Group : BIII)
 Submitted Sample Size : 600mm x 600mm 9.5 mm
 Results Satisfy Requirements set in ES-ISO-10545, for floor coverings with normal foot wear
with small scratching dirt
3. Ayers ( Grip)
 Submitted Sample Size : 600mm x 600mm 9.5 mm
 Results Satisfy Requirements set in ES-ISO-10545, for floor coverings with normal foot wear
with small scratching dirt
 This material sample is NOT specified in the contract document
4. Ayers
 Submitted Sample Size : 600mm x 600mm 9.5 mm
 Results Satisfy Requirements set in ES-ISO-10545, for floor coverings with normal foot wear
with small scratching dirt
 This material sample is NOT specified in the contract document
5. Marble
 Presently there is no guidance given by the European Standard Commission (CEN) for the
results of this test.
 However as per our evaluation of the test result with an equivalent ASTEM C 503, standard
the test result for water absorption fails. ( min requirement 0.2% while test value =1.43%),
while Flexural strength and Compressive Strength tests satisfy the requirements)
 However, in ES3249:2006, there is a correlation between the Wide Wheel Abrasion Test and
Boheme Abrasion Test, as Wide Wheel = 15.3+1.7( Boheme), which means , Boheme = (Wide
Wheel-15)/1.7 , therefore our test result in Wide Wheel Abrasion =27.7 mm, the equivalent
Boheme Abrasion test result should be equal to = (27.7-15)/1.7= 7.47 mm3, (volume loss in
Boheme method)
 ASTM C241/C 241M-09 presents the abrasive hardness value, Ha, is the reciprocal of the
volume of material abraded multiplied by ten.
 Therefore , the abrasive hardness value, Ha =10*1/7.47=1.34,

Please note that the Contractor is expected to bring samples for test in this country with the Consultant
witnessing the test
 Our Ref. No.: ACE/FHC/CCCC/020/21
Date: October 06, 2021

China Communication Construction Company (LTD)

Addis Ababa

References: 1. Your Letter Ref No. CCCC/FH/ACE/MA/2021/002 dated Sep. 20, 2021

Subject: Approval of Test Results

Dear Sir,

We have reviewed the test results for Marble Tiles available in the Contract document as per the relevant
standards, and local codes. Presently there is no guidance given by the European Standard Commission
(CEN) for the results of this test. And CEN specifications and standards are in the process of being
compiled.
However, as per our evaluation of the test result with an equivalent ASTEM C 503 test method, the test
result for water absorption fails. ( min requirement 0.2% while test value =1.43%), while Flexural strength
and Compressive Strength tests satisfy the requirements)

Concerning the abrasion test result, in ES3249:2006, there is a correlation between the Wide Wheel
Abrasion Test and Boheme Abrasion Test, with the following relationship, Wide Wheel =
15.3+1.7( Boheme), which means , Boheme = (Wide Wheel-15)/1.7 , therefore our test result in Wide Wheel
Abrasion =27.7 mm, the equivalent Boheme Abrasion test result should be equal to = (27.7-15)/1.7= 7.47
mm3, (volume loss in Boheme method)

ASTM C241/C 241M-09 presents the abrasive hardness value, Ha, is the reciprocal of the volume of material
abraded multiplied by ten.

Therefore , the abrasive hardness value, Ha =10*1/7.47=1.34,

and confirm that the test results satisfy the requirements set in ES-ISO-10545, for floor coverings with
normal foot wear with small scratching dirt.

Accordingly the contractor is advised to proceed with the supply of the mentioned finishing materials for
the project. It should be noted that there will be testing of product samples in the presence of the
Consultant to witness the material testing and for evaluation and approval of the test results and approval
of size, color and pattern by the Architect before installation of the tiles.

With Regards

Tamrat Defalign

Deputy Manager of Acute engineering PLC

Enclosure: … pages of reviewed and test results

Our Ref. No.: ACE/FHC/CCCC/019/21

Date: October 06, 2021

China Communication Construction Company (LTD)

Addis Ababa

References: 1. Your Letter Ref No. CCCC/FH/ACE/MA/2021/001 dated Sep. 20, 2021

Subject: Approval of Test Results

Dear Sir,

We have reviewed the test results for the Glazed Porcelain Tiles and Glazed Ceramic tiles available in the
Contract document as per the relevant standards, and local codes and confirm that the test results satisfy
the requirements set in ES-ISO-10545, for floor coverings with normal foot wear with small scratching dirt.

Accordingly the contractor is advised to proceed with the supply of the mentioned finishing materials for
the project. It should be noted that there will be testing of product samples in the presence of the
Consultant to witness the material testing and for evaluation and approval of the test results and approval
of size, color and pattern by the Architect before installation of the tiles.

With Regards

Tamrat Defalign

Deputy Manager of Acute engineering PLC

Enclosure: … pages of reviewed and test results