EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 13242:2002+A1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM December 2007

ICS 91.100.15 Supersedes EN 13242:2002

English Version

Aggregates for unbound and hydraulically bound materials for

use in civil engineering work and road construction

Granulats pour matériaux traités aux liants hydrauliques et Gesteinskörnungen für ungebundene und hydraulisch
matériaux non traités utilisés pour les travaux de génie civil gebundene Gemische für den Ingenieur- und Straßenbau
et pour la construction des chaussées

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 23 September 2002 and includes Corrigendum 1 issued by CEN on 26 May 2004 and
Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 3 November 2007.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which 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
standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or 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 CEN Management Centre has the same status as the
official versions.

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Contents

page
Foreword......................................................................................................................................................................3
1 Scope ..............................................................................................................................................................4
2 Normative references.....................................................................................................................................4
3 Terms and definitions ...................................................................................................................................5
4 Geometrical requirements ............................................................................................................................6
4.1 General............................................................................................................................................................6
4.2 Aggregates sizes ...........................................................................................................................................6
4.3 Grading ...........................................................................................................................................................7
4.4 Shape of coarse aggregate.........................................................................................................................10
4.5 Percentage of crushed or broken particles and of totally rounded particles in coarse
aggregates....................................................................................................................................................10
4.6 Fines content................................................................................................................................................11
4.7 Fines quality .................................................................................................................................................12
5 Physical requirements ................................................................................................................................12
5.1 General..........................................................................................................................................................12
5.2 Resistance to fragmentation of coarse aggregate ...................................................................................12
5.3 Resistance to wear of coarse aggregate ...................................................................................................13
5.4 Particle density ............................................................................................................................................14
5.5 Water absorption .........................................................................................................................................14
5.6 !Classification of the constituents of coarse recycled aggregates....................................................14
6 Chemical requirements ...............................................................................................................................15
6.1 General..........................................................................................................................................................15
6.2 Acid-soluble !sulfate" ..........................................................................................................................15
6.3 Total sulfur ...................................................................................................................................................16
7 Durability requirements ..............................................................................................................................18
7.1 General..........................................................................................................................................................18
7.2 “Sonnenbrand” of basalt ............................................................................................................................19
7.3 Resistance to freezing and thawing...........................................................................................................20
8 Evaluation of conformity.............................................................................................................................21
8.1 General..........................................................................................................................................................21
8.2 Initial type tests............................................................................................................................................21
8.3 Factory production control.........................................................................................................................22
9 Designation and description ......................................................................................................................22
9.1 Designation ..................................................................................................................................................22
9.2 Additional information for the description of an aggregate....................................................................22
10 Marking and labelling ..................................................................................................................................22
Annex A (normative) Assessment of fines ............................................................................................................23
Annex B (informative) Notes for guidance on the freezing and thawing resistance of aggregates ................24
Annex C (normative) Factory production control.................................................................................................26
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or
other provisions of EU Directives ..............................................................................................................32
Bibliography ..............................................................................................................................................................41

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Foreword
This document (EN 13242:2002+A1:2007) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 154 "Aggregates",
the secretariat of which is held by BSI.

This document shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by
endorsement, at the latest by June 2008 and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by
September 2009.

This document includes Amendment 1, approved by CEN on 2007-11-03 and the Corrigendum issued in 2004.

This document supersedes EN 13242:2002.

The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags ! ".

The modifications of the related CEN Corrigendum have been implemented at the appropriate places in the text
and are indicated by the tags ˜ ™.

This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European
Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive 89/106 EEC.

For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.

In this European Standard the annexes A and C are normative and the annex B is informative.

Requirements for other end uses of aggregates will be specified in the following European Standards:

EN 12620 Aggregates for concrete

EN 13043 Aggregates for bituminous mixtures and surface treatments for roads, airfields and
other trafficked areas
EN 13055-1 Lightweight aggregates - Part 1: lightweight aggregates for concrete, mortar and grout
!EN 13055-2 Lightweight aggregates - Part 2: Lightweight aggregates for bituminous mixtures and surface
treatments and for unbound and bound applications"
EN 13139 Aggregates for mortar
EN 13383-1 Armourstone - Part 1: Specification
!EN 13450" Aggregates for railway ballast

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland and United Kingdom.

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1 Scope

This European Standard specifies the properties of aggregates obtained by processing natural or manufactured or
recycled materials for hydraulically bound and unbound materials for civil engineering work and road construction.

It provides for the evaluation of conformity of the products to this European Standard.

˜NOTE 1 Aggregates used in construction should comply with all the requirements of this European Standard. As well as
familiar and traditional natural and manufactured aggregates Mandate M/125 “Aggregates” included recycled aggregates and
some materials from new or unfamiliar sources. Recycled aggregates are included in the standards and new test methods for
them are at an advanced stage of preparation. For unfamiliar materials from secondary sources, however, the work on
standardisation has only started recently and more time is needed to define clearly the origins and characteristics of these
materials. In the meantime such unfamiliar materials when placed on the market as aggregates must comply fully with this
standard and national regulations for dangerous substances (see Annex ZA of the standard) depending upon their intended
use. Additional characteristics and requirements may be specified on a case by case basis depending upon experience of use
of the product, and defined in specific contractual documents.™

NOTE 2 Properties for lightweight aggregates are specified in EN 13055-2.

2 Normative references

This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These
normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. For dated
references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European Standard only
when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication
referred to applies (including amendments).

EN 196-2, Methods of testing cement — Part 2: Chemical analysis of cement.

EN 932-3, Tests for general properties of aggregates — Part 3: Procedure and terminology for simplified
petrographic description.

EN 932-5, Tests for general properties of aggregates — Part 5: Common equipment and calibration.

EN 933-1, Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates — Part 1: Determination of particle size
distribution — Sieving method.

EN 933-3, Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates — Part 3: Determination of particle shape
— Flakiness index.

EN 933-4, Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates — Part 4: Determination of particle shape
— Shape index.

EN 933-5, Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates — Part 5: Determination of percentage of crushed and
broken surfaces in coarse aggregates particles

EN 933-8, Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates — Part 8: Assessment of fines — Sand equivalent test.

EN 933-9, Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates — Part 9: Assessment of fines — Methylene blue test.

!prEN 933-11, Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates — Part 11: Classification test for the constituents
of coarse recycled aggregates"

EN 1097-1, Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates — Part 1: Determination of the
resistance to wear (micro-Deval).

EN 1097-2:1998, Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates — Part 2: Methods for the
determination of the resistance to fragmentation.
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EN 1097-6:2000, Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates — Part 6: Determination of
particle density and water absorption.

EN 1367-1, Tests for thermal and weathering properties of aggregates — Part 1: Determination of
resistance to freezing and thawing.

EN 1367-2, Tests for thermal and weathering properties of aggregates — Part 2: Magnesium sulphate test.

EN 1367-3, Tests for thermal and weathering properties of aggregates — Part 3: Boiling test for “Sonnenbrand"
basalt.

!EN 1744-1", Tests for chemical properties of aggregates — Part 1: Chemical analysis.

EN 1744-3, Tests for chemical properties of aggregates — Part 3: Preparation of eluates by leaching of
aggregates.

ISO 565, Test sieves — Metal wire cloth, perforated metal plate and electroformed sheet — Nominal sizes of
openings.

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.

3.1
aggregate
granular material used in construction. Aggregates may be natural, manufactured or recycled

3.2
natural aggregate
aggregate from mineral sources which have been subjected to nothing more than mechanical processing

3.3
manufactured aggregate
aggregate of mineral origin resulting from an industrial process involving thermal or other modification

3.4
recycled aggregate
aggregate resulting from the processing of inorganic material previously used in construction

3.5
normal weight aggregate
3 3
aggregate of mineral origin having a particle density not less than 2,00 Mg/m (2 000 kg/m ) but less than
3 3
3,00 Mg/m (3 000 kg/m )

3.6
aggregate size
designation of aggregate in terms of lower (d) and upper (D) sieve sizes expressed in terms as d/D

NOTE This designation accepts the presence of some particles which will be retained on the upper sieve (oversize) and
some which will pass the lower sieve (undersize). The lower sieve size (d) can be zero.

3.7
fine aggregate
designation given to size aggregates with d equal to 0 and D less than or equal to 6,3 mm (see Table 2)

NOTE Fine aggregate can be produced from natural disintegration of rock or gravel and/or by the crushing of rock or gravel
!or processing of manufactured aggregates".

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3.8
coarse aggregate
designation given to size aggregates with d equal to or greater than 1 mm and D greater than 2 mm

3.9
all-in aggregate
aggregate consisting of a mixture of coarse and fine aggregates with D greater than 6,3 mm

NOTE It can be produced without separating into coarse and fine fractions or it can be produced by combining coarse and
fine aggregate.

3.10
fines
particle size fraction of an aggregate which passes the 0,063 mm sieve

3.11
category
level of a property of an aggregate expressed as a range of values or a limiting value

NOTE There is no relationship between the categories of different properties.

3.12
grading
particle size distribution expressed as the percentage by mass passing a specified number of sieves

3.13
undersize
part of the aggregate passing the smaller of the limiting sieves used in the aggregate size description

3.14
oversize
part of the aggregate retained on the larger of the limiting sieves used in the aggregate size description

4 Geometrical requirements

4.1 General

The necessity for testing and declaring all properties in this clause shall be limited according to the particular
application or end use or origin of the aggregate. When required, the tests specified in clause 4 shall be carried out
to determine appropriate geometrical properties.

NOTE 1 When the value of a property is required but not defined by specified limits the value should be declared by the
manufacturer as an XXDeclared category, e.g., in Table 5 a flakiness index of say 60 corresponds to FI60 (Declared value).

NOTE 2 When a property is not required, a “No requirement” category can be used.

NOTE 3 Guidance on selection of appropriate categories for specific applications can be found in national provisions in the
place of use of the aggregate.

NOTE 4 When specified, the requirements for the end-use product should supersede the requirements in this European
Standard (e.g., grading and/or fines content for all-in aggregates).

4.2 Aggregates sizes

All aggregates shall be described in terms of aggregate sizes using the designations d/D and shall comply with the
grading requirements specified in 4.3.

Aggregate sizes shall be specified using the nominal sizes given in the Table 1 comprising the basic set or the
basic set plus set 1 or the basic set plus set 2. A combination of sieve sizes from set 1 and set 2 is not allowed.

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Aggregate sizes shall be separated by a ratio between their upper sieve size D and the lower sieve size d of not
less than 1,4.

Table 1 — Sieve sizes for specifying aggregate sizes

!

Basic set Basic set plus set 1 Basic set plus set 2
mm mm mm
0 0 0
1 1 1
2 2 2
4 4 4
- 5,6 (5) -
- - 6,3 (6)
8 8 8
- - 10
- 11,2 (11) -
- - 12,5 (12)
- - 14
16 16 16
- - 20
- 22,4 (22) -
31,5 (32) 31,5 (32) 31,5 (32)
- - 40
- 45 -
- 56 -
63 63 63
- - 80
- 90 -
NOTE 1 Greater than 90 mm sieve sizes can be used for particular applications.

NOTE 2 Rounded sizes shown in parentheses can be used as simplified descriptions of

aggregate sizes.

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4.3 Grading

4.3.1 General

The grading of aggregate sizes when determined in accordance with EN 933-1 shall comply with the requirements
of 4.3.2 and 4.3.3 as appropriate to its aggregate size d/D.

Combinations of two or more than two adjacent aggregate sizes or all-in aggregates are permitted.
NOTE Aggregate supplied as a mixture of different sizes or types should be uniformly blended. When aggregates of
significantly different density are blended caution is necessary to avoid segregation.

When assessing production within a system of factory production control at least 90 % of gradings, taken on
different batches within a maximum period of 6 months, shall fall within the limits specified in 4.3.2 and 4.3.3 for
tolerances on manufacturers' declared typical gradings.
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Table 2 — General grading requirements

Aggregate Size Percentage passing by mass Category

mm G
a bc d ce bc
2D 1,4 D D d d/2

Coarse d≥1 100 98 to 100 85 to 99 0 to 15 0 to 5 GC 85-15

and D > 2 100 98 to 100 80 to 99 0 to 20 0 to 5 GC 80-20

Fine d=0 100 98 to 100 85 to 99 – – GF 85

and D ≤ 6,3 100 98 to 100 80 to 99 – – GF 80

d=0 - 100 85 to 99 – – GA 85

All-in 100 98 to 100 80 to 99 – – GA 80

and D > 6,3 100 – 75 to 99 – – GA 75

a
For aggregate sizes where D is greater than 63 mm (e.g. 80 mm and 90 mm) only the oversize
requirements related to the 1,4 D sieve apply since there is no ISO 565/R20 series sieve above 125 mm.
b
Where the sieves calculated as 1,4 D and d/2 are not exact sieve sizes in the ISO 565/R20 series then
the next higher or lower sieve size respectively shall be adopted.
c
For special uses additional requirements may be specified.
d
The percentage passing D may be greater than 99 % but in such cases the manufacturer shall document and
declare the typical grading including the sieves D, d, d/2 and sieves in the basic set plus set 1 or basic
set plus set 2 intermediate between d and D. Sieves with a ratio less than 1,4 times the next lower sieve
may be excluded.
e
Limits for the percentage passing d can be modified to 1 to 15 for GC 85-15 and 1 to 20 for GC 80-20
where necessary to ensure a well graded aggregate.

4.3.2 Coarse aggregate

All coarse aggregates shall comply with the general grading requirements specified in Table 2 appropriate to their
size d/D.

When required, for graded coarse aggregate where D/d ≥ 2, the following additional requirements shall apply for
the percentage passing the mid-size sieve:

 all gradings shall comply with the overall limits given in Table 3;
 the manufacturer shall document and, on request, declare the typical grading passing the mid-size sieve. The
limit deviations shall comply with the requirements of the categories selected in Table 3 according to the
particular
application or end use.

For single coarse aggregate where D/d <2, there shall be no requirement additional to those specified in Table 2.

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Table 3 — Categories of overall limits and tolerances for coarse aggregate at mid-size sieves

D/d Mid-size Overall limits and tolerances at mid-size sieves Category

sieve (Percentage passing by mass)
where D/d ≥ 2 GT
mm
Overall limits Limit deviations on
manufacturer's declared
typical grading

<4 D/1,4 25 to 80 ± 15 GTC25/15

20 to 70 ± 15 GTC20/15

≥4 D/2 20 to 70 ± 17,5 GTC20/17,5

No requirement GTNR

When the mid-size sieves calculated in the above is not an exact sieve size in the ISO 565/R20 series
then the nearest sieve in the series shall be used.

4.3.3 Fine aggregate and all-in aggregate

Fine aggregates and all-in aggregates shall comply with the general grading requirements specified in Table 2.

When required, the manufacturer shall document, and on request declare, the typical grading for each fine
aggregate and all-in aggregate size produced. The limit deviations shall comply with the requirements of the
categories selected in Table 4 according to the particular application or end use.

Table 4 — Categories of tolerances on manufacturer’s declared

typical grading of fine aggregate and all-in aggregate

Limit deviations Category

Percentage passing by mass

D sieve D/2 sieve 0,063 mm sieve Fine aggregate All-in aggregate

GTF GTA
a
±5 ± 10 ±3 GTF10 GTA10
b
±5 ± 20 ±4
GTF20 GTA20
c
± 7,5 ± 25 ±5
GTF25 GTA25
No requirement GTFNR GTANR

When the mid-size sieve calculated as above is not an exact sieve size in the ISO 565/R20 series, then
the nearest sieve in the series shall be used.

NOTE Limit deviations of D sieves are further limited by the requirements of Table 2.

a
Except for category f 3 (see Table 8).
b
Except for categories f 3 and f 7 for fine aggregates and f 3 , f 5 and f 7 for all-in aggregates (see Table 8).
c
Except for categories f 3 and f 7 for fine aggregates and f 3 , f 5 , f 7 and f 9 for all-in aggregates (see Table 8).

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4.4 Shape of coarse aggregate

When required, the shape of coarse aggregates shall be determined in terms of the flakiness index, as specified in
EN 933-3. The flakiness index shall be the reference test for the determination of the shape of coarse aggregates.
The flakiness index shall be declared in accordance with the relevant category specified in Table 5 according to the
particular application or end use.

Table 5 — Categories for maximum values of flakiness index

Flakiness index Category

FI

≤ 20 FI20
≤ 35 FI35
≤ 50 FI50
> 50 FIDeclared

No requirement FINR

Where required, the shape index, determined in accordance with EN 933-4, shall be declared in accordance
with the relevant category specified in Table 6 according to the particular application or end use.

Table 6 — Categories for maximum values of shape index

Shape index Category

SI

≤ 20 SI20
≤ 40 SI40
≤ 55 SI55
> 55 SIDeclared

No requirement SINR

4.5 Percentage of crushed or broken particles and of totally rounded particles in coarse aggregates

When required, the percentage of crushed or broken and of totally rounded particles in coarse aggregates,
determined in accordance with EN 933-5, shall be declared in accordance with the relevant category specified in
Table 7.

Aggregates obtained from crushing rock shall be assumed to be category C90/3 and do not require further
testing.

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Table 7 — Categories for percentage of crushed or broken particles

and totally rounded particles in coarse aggregates

Mass fraction of crushed or Mass fraction of totally Category

broken particles rounded particles C

% %

90 to 100 0 to 3 C90/3

50 to 100 0 to 10 C50/10

50 to 100 0 to 30 C50/30

- 0 to 50 CNR/50

- 0 to 70 CNR/70

Declared value Declared value CDeclared

No requirement No requirement CNR

4.6 Fines content

When required, the fines content for coarse aggregate, fine aggregate and all-in aggregate, shall be declared in
accordance with the relevant category specified in Table 8.

Table 8 — Categories for maximum values of fines content

Aggregate Mass fraction of passing Category
0,063 mm sieve, f
%
≤2 f2
Coarse ≤4 f4
>4 f Declared
No requirement f NR
≤3 f3
≤7 f7
≤ 10 f 10
Fine ≤ 16 f 16
≤ 22 f 22
> 22 f Declared
No requirement f NR
≤3 f3
≤5 f5
≤7 f7
All-in ≤9 f9
≤ 12 f 12
≤ 15 f 15
> 15 f Declared
No requirement f NR
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4.7 Fines quality

When the fines content in the fine aggregate exceeds a mass fraction of 3 % and there is documented evidence of
satisfactory use, further testing may not be necessary. When required, aggregates shall be assessed for harmful
fines in accordance with annex A.

5 Physical requirements

5.1 General

The necessity for testing and declaring all properties in this clause shall be limited according to the particular
application or end use or origin of the aggregate. When required, the tests specified in clause 5 shall be carried out
to determine appropriate physical properties.
NOTE 1 When the value of a property is required but not defined by specified limits the value should be declared by the
manufacturer as an XXDeclared category, e.g., in Table 9 a Los Angeles coefficient of say 65 corresponds to LA65 (Declared
value).

NOTE 2 When a property is not required, a “No requirement” category can be used.

NOTE 3 Guidance on selection of appropriate categories for specific applications can be found in national provisions in the
place of use of the aggregate.

5.2 Resistance to fragmentation of coarse aggregate

When required, the resistance to fragmentation shall be determined in terms of the Los Angeles coefficient, as
specified in EN 1097-2:1998, clause 5. The Los Angeles test method shall be the reference test for the
determination of resistance of fragmentation. The Los Angeles coefficient shall be declared in accordance with the
relevant category specified in Table 9 according to the particular application or end use.

Table 9 — Categories for maximum values of Los Angeles coefficients

Los Angeles coefficient Category

LA

≤ 20 LA20

≤ 25 LA25

≤ 30 LA30

≤ 35 LA35

≤ 40 LA40

!≤ 45 LA45"

≤ 50 LA50

≤ 60 LA60
> 60 LADeclared

No requirement LANR

Where required, the impact value, determined in accordance with EN 1097-2:1998, clause 6 shall be declared in
accordance with the relevant category specified in Table 10 according to the particular application or end use.

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Table 10 — Categories for maximum values of resistance to impact

Impact test value Category

% SZ

≤ 18 SZ18

≤ 22 SZ22

≤ 26 SZ26

≤ 32 SZ32

≤ 35 SZ35

≤ 38 SZ38
> 38 SZDeclared

No requirement SZNR

5.3 Resistance to wear of coarse aggregate

When required, the resistance to wear of coarse aggregate (micro-Deval coefficient, MDE) determined in
accordance with EN 1097-1, shall be declared in accordance with the relevant category specified in Table 11
according to the particular application or end use.

Table 11 — Categories for maximum values of resistance to wear

!

micro-Deval coefficient Category

MDE
≤ 15 MDE15
≤ 20 MDE20
≤ 25 MDE25
≤ 30 MDE30
≤ 35 MDE35
≤ 40 MDE40

≤ 45 MDE45

≤ 50 MDE50

> 50 MDEDeclared

No requirement MDENR
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5.4 Particle density

When required, the particle density shall be determined in accordance with EN 1097-6:2000, clauses 7, 8 or 9,
depending upon the particle size of the aggregate, and the results declared.

5.5 Water absorption

When required, the water absorption shall be determined in accordance with EN 1097-6:2000, clauses 7, 8 or 9,
depending upon the particle size of the aggregate, and the results declared.

5.6 !Classification of the constituents of coarse recycled aggregates

The proportion of constituents materials in coarse recycled aggregates shall be determined in accordance with
prEN 933-11 and shall be declared in accordance with the relevant category specified in Table 12.

Table 12 — Categories of constituent contents of coarse recycled aggregates

Constituents Content Categories
percentage by mass
≥ 90 Rc 90
≥ 80 Rc 80
≥ 70 Rc 70
Rc Rc 50
≥ 50
< 50 Rc Declared
no requirement Rc NR
≥ 90 Rcug 90
Rc + Ru + Rg ≥ 70 Rcug 70
≥ 50 Rcug 50
< 50 Rcug Declared
no requirement Rcug NR
≤ 10 Rb 10-
≤ 30 Rb 30-
Rb
≤ 50 Rb 50-
> 50 Rb Declared
no requirement Rb NR
≥ 95 Ra 95
≥ 80 Ra 80
≥ 50 Ra 50
≥ 40 Ra 40
> 30 Ra 30
Ra
≤ 30 Ra 30-
≤ 20 Ra 20-
≤ 10 Ra 10-
≤5 Ra 5-
≤1 Ra 1-
no requirement Ra NR
≤2 Rg 2-
≤5 Rg 5-
Rg Rg 25-
≤ 25
no requirement Rg NR
X ≤1 X1-
Content Categories
3
cm /kg
≤5 FL5-
FL FL10-
≤ 10

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where, according to prEN 933-11:

Rc = Concrete, concrete products, mortar

Concrete masonry units

Ru = Unbound aggregate, natural stone

Hydraulically bound aggregate

Rb = Clay masonry units (i.e. bricks and tiles)

Calcium silicate masonry units
Aerated non-floating concrete

Ra = Bituminous materials

Rg = Glass

FL = Floating material in volume

Other:
X =
Cohesive (i.e. clay and soil)
Miscellaneous: metals (ferrous and non-ferrous),
non-floating wood, plastic and rubber
Gypsum plaster
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6 Chemical requirements

6.1 General

The necessity for testing and declaring all properties in this clause shall be limited according to the particular
application or end use or origin of the aggregate. When required, the tests specified in clause 6 shall be carried out
to determine appropriate chemical properties.

NOTE 1 When the value of a property is required but not defined by specified limits the value should be declared by the
manufacturer as an XXDeclared category, e.g., in !Table 13" a value of say with a mass fraction of 1,4 % for the acid-soluble
!sulfate" content of air-cooled blastfurnace slag corresponds to AS1,4 (Declared value).

NOTE 2 When a property is not required, a “No requirement” category can be used.

NOTE 3 Guidance on selection of appropriate categories for specific applications can be found in national provisions in the
place of use of the aggregate.

6.2 Acid-soluble !sulfate"

When required, the acid soluble !sulfate" content of combined aggregates for hydraulically bound materials,
determined in accordance with !EN 1744-1", shall be declared in accordance with the relevant category
specified in !Table 13".

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!Table 13" — Categories for maximum values of acid-soluble !sulfate" content

Aggregate Acid soluble sulfate Category

content AS
%

≤ 0,2 AS0,2
Aggregates other than air-cooled ≤ 0,8 AS0,8
blastfurnace slag
> 0,8 ASDeclared

No requirement ASNR

≤ 1,0 AS1,0
Air-cooled blastfurnace slag > 1,0 ASDeclared

No requirement ASNR

6.3 Total sulfur

When required, the total sulfur content of the aggregate, determined in accordance with !EN 1744-1", shall be
declared in accordance with the relevant category specified in !Table 14".

!Table 14" — Categories for maximum values of total sulfur content

Aggregate Total sulfur content Category

S
%

≤1 S1
Aggregates other than air-cooled >1 SDeclared
blastfurnace slag
No requirement SNR

≤2 S2
Air-cooled blastfurnace slag >2 SDeclared

No requirement SNR

NOTE Special precautions are necessary if pyrrhotite, an unstable form of iron sulphide (FeS), is present in the aggregate. If
this mineral is known to be present, a maximum total sulphur content of 0,4 % as S should apply.

6.4 !Water-soluble sulfate

When required, the water-soluble sulfate content of the recycled aggregates, determined in accordance with
EN 1744-1, shall be declared in accordance with the relevant category specified in Table 15.

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Table 15 — Categories for the maximum values of water-soluble sulfate content of recycled
aggregates

Water-soluble sulfate content Category

≤ 0,2 SS0,2

≤ 0,7 SS0,7

≤ 1,3 SS1,3

No requirement SSNR

NOTE Water-soluble sulfates determined according to EN 1744-1, are essentially potentially active sulfates (e.g. gypsum
plaster) sources of destruction of civil engineering works and roads."

6.5 Other constituents

6.5.1 Constituents which alter the rate of setting and hardening of hydraulically bound mixtures

Aggregates !deleted text" that contain organic or other substances in proportions that alter the rate of setting
and hardening of hydraulically bound mixtures shall be assessed for the effect on stiffening time and compressive
strength in accordance with !EN 1744-1".

The proportions of such materials shall be such that they do not:

a) increase the stiffening time of mortar test specimens by more than 120 min;
b) decrease the compressive strength of mortar test specimens by more than 20 % at 28 days.

The presence of organic matter shall be determined in accordance with !EN 1744-1" (sodium hydroxide test).
If the results indicate the presence of humic acid, the presence of fulvo acids shall be determined in accordance
with !EN 1744-1". If the supernatant liquid in these tests is lighter than the standard colours the aggregates
shall be considered to be free from organic matter.

NOTE 1 Some inorganic compounds which discolour the supernatant liquid in the sodium hydroxide test do not adversely
affect the setting and hardening of hydraulically bound mixtures.

NOTE 2 Sugars do not affect the colour of the supernatant liquid in the sodium hydroxide test or the fulvo acid test. If it is
suspected that sugars or sugar type materials are present, the aggregate should be tested using the mortar specimen test (see
!EN 1744-1". The stiffening time and compressive strength requirements shown above should apply.

6.5.2 Constituents which affect volume stability of blastfurnace and steel slag for unbound aggregates

6.5.2.1 Volume stability of steel slags

When required the volume stability of steel slag aggregate shall be determined in accordance with
!EN 1744-1". Steel slag aggregate shall be considered to be volumetrically stable if the expansion is not
greater than the specified maximum value declared in accordance with the category specified in !Table 16"
according to the particular application or end use. For determination of the magnesium oxide (MgO) content the
test specified in EN 196-2 shall be used.

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!Table 16" — Categories for maximum expansion values for steel slag unbound aggregate

Type of steel slag Expansion Category

Percentage by volume V
≤5 V5
≤ 7,5 V7,5
a b
BOF-slag /EAF-slag ≤ 10 V10
> 10 VDeclared
No requirement VNR

NOTE 1 When the MgO content determined in accordance with EN 196-2 is not greater than or
equal to 5 %, the testing time should be 24 h. When the MgO content is more than 5 %, the
testing time should be 168 h.

NOTE 2 The total MgO content is used as a measure of free MgO, in the absence, at present
of a reliable method of determining the content of free MgO. In the event of a reliable method
being developed, the types should be redefined in terms of free MgO content. MgO values
declared by steel manufacturers are acceptable for use in determining testing time for steel slag.
a BOF-slag: Basic oxygen furnace slag.
b EAF-slag: Electric arc furnace slag.

6.5.2.2 Dicalcium silicate disintegration of air-cooled blastfurnace slags

When required, air-cooled blastfurnace slag aggregate shall be tested in accordance with !EN 1744-1", and
shall be free from dicalcium silicate disintegration.

6.5.2.3 Iron disintegration of air-cooled blast furnace slags

When required, air-cooled blastfurnace slag aggregate shall be tested in accordance with !EN 1744-1", and
shall be free from iron disintegration.

6.5.3 Water soluble constituents

When a determination of water soluble constituent is required, the preparation of an eluate shall be made in
accordance with EN 1744-3.

6.5.4 Impurities

When required, aggregates shall not contain any foreign matters such as wood, glass and plastic that will cause
damage to the end use product.

7 Durability requirements

7.1 General

The necessity for testing and declaring all properties in this clause shall be limited according to the particular
application or end use or origin of the aggregate. When required, the tests specified in clause 7 shall be carried out
to determine appropriate durability properties.
NOTE 1 When the value of a property is required but not defined by specified limits the value should be declared by the
manufacturer as an XXDeclared category, !e.g. in Table 21 a magnesium sulfate value of 45 percentage loss of mass
corresponds to MS45(Declared value)".

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NOTE 2 When a property is not required, a “No requirement” category can be used.

NOTE 3 Guidance on selection of approriate categories for specific applications can be found in national provisions in the
place of use of the aggregate.

7.2 “Sonnenbrand” of basalt

Where signs of ‘’Sonnenbrand’’ are known, the loss of mass and the resistance to fragmentation shall be
determined in accordance with EN 1367-3 and EN 1097-2.
NOTE “Sonnenbrand” is a type of rock decay that can be present in some basalts and manifests itself under the influence
of atmospheric conditions. It starts with the appearance of grey/white-coloured spots. Usually hairline cracks are generated
radiating out from the spots and interconnecting them. This reduces the strength of the mineral fabric, and as a result the rock
decays to small particles. Depending on the source this process can take place within months of extraction or extend over
several decades. In exceptional cases a rapid decay results in the formation of large cracks and the breaking of aggregate
particles.

On completion of the boiling test, the loss of mass and the resistance to fragmentation (SBSZ or SBLA) shall be
declared in accordance with the relevant category specified in !Table 17" according to the particular
application or end use.

!Table 17" — Categories for maximum values of resistance to ‘’Sonnenbrand’’

Test method Result % Category

SB
Boiling test !Loss of mass after ≤1
boiling

and

a) Impact test Increase of impact value ≤5 SBSZ

after boiling

or

b) Los Angeles test Increase of Los Angeles ≤8 SBLA

coefficient after
boiling"
Boiling test !Loss of mass after >1
boiling

and

a) Impact test Increase of impact value >5 SBSZ Declared

after boiling

or

b) Los Angeles test Increase of Los Angeles >8 SBLA Declared

coefficient after
boiling"
No requirement SBNR

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7.3 Resistance to freezing and thawing

7.3.1 General

General guidance on the use of aggregates in an environment that is subject to freezing and thawing is given in
annex B.

7.3.2 Water absorption as a screening test for freeze-thaw resistance

When required the water absorption value as a screening test shall be determined in accordance with the
procedures specified in either !EN 1097-6:2000, Clause 7 or Clause 8", or EN 1097-6:2000, annex B,
declaring the result and the test procedure used.

NOTE Selection of the water absorption test specified in !EN 1097-6:2000, Clause 7 or Clause 8" or annex B is
dependent upon the size of the aggregate.

If the water absorption, determined in accordance with !EN 1097-6:2000, Clause 7 or Clause 8", is not greater
than the value selected as one of the categories specified in !Table 18", the aggregate shall be assumed to be
freeze-thaw resistant.

!Table 18" — Categories for maximum values of water absorption

(!EN 1097-6:2000, Clause 7 or Clause 8")

Water absorption Category

Percentage by mass WA24

≤1 WA24 1
≤2 WA24 2

NOTE The water absorption test as a screening test is not applicable for blastfurnace slag.

If the water absorption, determined in accordance with EN 1097-6:2000, annex B, is not greater than the maximum
a value of 0,5 %, the aggregate shall be assumed to be freeze-thaw resistant (see !Table 19").

!Table 19" — Categories for maximum values of water absorption

(EN 1097-6:2000, annex B)

Water absorption Category

Percentage by mass !Wcm"

≤ 0,5 !Wcm0,5"
> 0,5 !Wcm Declared"
No requirement !WcmNR"

NOTE The water absorption test as a screening test is not applicable for blastfurnace slag.

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7.3.3 Resistance to freezing and thawing

When required, the resistance to freezing and thawing, determined in accordance with either EN 1367-1 or
EN 1367-2 shall be declared in accordance with the relevant category specified in !Table 20" or
!Table 21".

!Table 20" — Categories for maximum freeze-thaw resistance

Freeze-thaw Category
a
Percentage by mass F

<1 F1
<2 F2
<4 F4
>4 FDeclared
No requirement FNR
a
In extreme situations of cold weather and/or salt or de-icing salt saturation, then tests using a salt
solution or urea described in EN1367-1:1999, annex B, may be more appropriate. The limits in this
table would not apply.

!Table 21" — Categories for maximum magnesium !sulfate" soundness

Magnesium !sulfate value" Category

Percentage loss of mass MS

< 18 MS18
< 25 MS25
< 35 MS35
> 35 MSDeclared
No requirement MSNR

8 Evaluation of conformity

8.1 General

The manufacturer shall undertake initial type tests (see 8.2) and Factory Production Control (see annex C) to
ensure that the product conforms to this European Standard and to declared values as appropriate.

8.2 Initial type tests

Initial type tests relevant to the intended end use shall be carried out to check compliance with specified
requirements in the following circumstances:

a) A new source of aggregates is to be used;

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b) There is a major change in the nature of the raw materials or in the processing conditions which may affect
the properties of the aggregates.

The results of the initial tests shall be documented as the starting point of the factory production control for that
material. This shall particularly include the identification of any components likely to emit radiation above normal
background levels, any components likely to release polyaromatic carbons or other dangerous substances. If the
content of any of these components exceeds the limits in force according to the provisions valid in the place of use
of the aggregate, the results of the initial tests shall be declared.

8.3 Factory production control

The manufacturer shall have in place a system of factory production control that complies with the requirements of
annex C.

The records held by the manufacturer shall indicate what quality control procedures are in operation during the
production of the aggregate.
NOTE The form of control applied to any aggregate depends upon its intended use and the regulations relating to that use.

9 Designation and description

9.1 Designation

!Aggregates shall be identified in the following terms:

a) source and manufacturer - if the material has been re-handled in a depot both source and depot shall be given;

b) type of aggregate (see EN 932-3, and for recycled aggregate: "recycled aggregate”);

c) for recycled aggregate, the constituent categorization according to Table 12;

d) aggregate size."

9.2 Additional information for the description of an aggregate

The necessity for other information depends on the situation and end use, for example:

a) a code to relate the designation to the description;

b) any other additional information needed to identify the particular aggregate.

NOTE The purchaser should inform the manufacturer at the time of order of any special requirements associated with a
particular end use and of requirements for extra information not covered in Table ZA.1.

10 Marking and labelling

The delivery ticket shall contain at least the following information:

a) designation;

b) date of dispatch;

c) serial number of the ticket;

d) reference to this European Standard.

NOTE For CE marking and labelling see ZA.3.

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Annex A
(normative)

Assessment of fines

Fines shall be considered non-harmful when any of the four following conditions apply:

a) !the fines content of the fine aggregate or all-in aggregate" is not greater than 3 % or other value
according to the provisions valid in the place of use of the aggregate;

b) the sand equivalent value (SE) when tested in accordance with EN 933-8 exceeds a specified lower limit;

c) the methylene blue test (MB) when tested in accordance with EN 933-9 gives a value less than a particular
specified limit;

d) equivalence of performance with known satisfactory aggregate is established or there is evidence of

satisfactory use with no experience of problems.

NOTE 1 Precise limits cannot be universally fixed until there is further evidence using the test methods for different fine
aggregates in some parts of Europe. The limits and/or categories should be established from experience of existing
requirements of materials in local satisfactory use according to the provisions valid in the place of use of the aggregate.

NOTE 2 The compliance requirements for !sand equivalent test 0/2 mm or 0/4 mm and" methylene !blue test" on
0/2 mm fraction should normally be expressed with a probability of 90 %.

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Annex B
(informative)

Notes for guidance on the freezing and thawing resistance of aggregates

B.1 General

The susceptibility of an aggregate to damage from freezing and thawing action will depend primarily on climate,
end use, use of de-icing chemicals, petrographic type and on the size distribution of the pores within the
aggregates particles.

B.1.1 Climate

The severity of any damage will be related to the frequency of freeze thaw cycles, the degrees of freezing and
thawing and the degree of saturation of the aggregate particles.

B.1.2 End use

Aggregate will be susceptible to damage from freezing and thawing action under partially or fully saturated
environmental condition or in high humidity situations. The risk of damage is significantly increased where the
aggregate is exposed to seawater or the action of de-icing salts.

B.1.3 Petrographic type

Freezing and thawing resistance is related to the strength of the aggregate particles and to the size and distribution
of the pores within the particles.

B.2 Testing

B.2.1 Indicative tests

Tests that can give an indication of freeze thaw susceptibility include either petrographical examination or one of
the physical tests indicated below. Aggregates complying with the requirements of any one of these tests can be
considered freeze-thaw resistant.

B.2.2 Petrographic examination

A petrographic examination of the aggregate according to the procedure specified in EN 932–3 will give an indication
of the presence of weak and/or highly absorptive particles which can be susceptible to damage from freeze-thaw
action. Where the presence of such particles is observed or suspected one of the physical tests given in !7.3.3"
can be used to assess freeze-thaw resistance of the aggregate.

Susceptible aggregates derived from highly weathered rocks and some conglomerates and breccias can include for
example some or all of the following:

 Schist, mica schist, phyllite, chalk, marl, shale, porous flint, altered porous basalt or particles loosely
cemented by clay minerals.

B.2.3 Water absorption

When the water absorption of the aggregate determined in accordance with EN1097-6 is not greater than the value
selected in accordance with !7.3.2", the aggregate can be considered resistant to freeze-thaw attack.
However, many satisfactory aggregates have higher absorption values.
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For example some Jurassic limestones and sandstones frequently have absorption values in excess of 4 % whilst
blastfurnace slags, Permian limestones, dolomites and Carboniferous sandstones frequently have absorption
values in excess of 2 % but these materials can still have adequate freeze-thaw resistance.

With some aggregates containing a proportion of porous flint aggregate sources the differentiation between
satisfactory and unsatisfactory freeze-thaw durability can be better assessed by density measurements rather than
water absorption. Furthermore, it should be recognised that there is no correlation between water absorption and
freeze/thaw resistance for blast furnace slag and in consequence use of water absorption as a screening test for
freeze/thaw resistance would not be appropriate.

B.2.4 Other indicative tests

Either a freeze-thaw determined in accordance with EN1367-1 or a magnesium !sulfate" test determined in
accordance with EN1367-2 can be applied to assess the freeze-thaw resistance of an aggregate.

B.3 Selection of category

Where a satisfactory service record for the performance of an aggregate, under similar conditions of use to that
intended is available, the aggregate can be deemed acceptable. In cases where a satisfactory record is not
available and testing is deemed necessary, the environmental conditions, end use and climate can be used to
select an appropriate category from Table B.1. The selected category can then be used in conjunction with
!7.3.3" to set the required level of freeze-thaw resistance or magnesium !sulfate" soundness.

Table B.1 — Freeze-thaw severity categories related to climate and end use

Environmental conditions Climate

a
Mediterranean Atlantic Continental

Frost free or dry situation NR NR NR

Partial saturation NR F4 or MS35 F2 or MS25
Saturated NR F2 or MS25 F1 or MS18

a
The Continental category could also apply to Iceland, parts of Scandinavia and to
mountainous regions where severe winter weather conditions are experienced.

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Annex C
(normative)

Factory production control

C.1 Introduction

This annex specifies a factory production control system for aggregates to ensure that they conform to the relevant
requirements of this standard.

The performance of the factory production control system shall be assessed according to the principles used in this
annex.

C.2 Organization

C.2.1 Responsibility and authority

The responsibility, authority and the interrelation between all personnel who manage, perform and check work
affecting quality shall be defined, including personnel who need organizational freedom and authority to:

a) initiate action to prevent the occurrence of product non-conformity;

b) identify, record and deal with any product quality deviations.

C.2.2 Management representative for factory production control

For every aggregate producing plant the manufacturer shall appoint a person with appropriate authority to ensure
that the requirements given in this annex are implemented and maintained.

C.2.3 Management review

The factory production control system adopted to satisfy the requirements of this annex shall be audited and
reviewed at appropriate intervals by management to ensure its continuing suitability and effectiveness. Records of
such reviews shall be maintained.

C.3 Control procedures

C.3.1 Control manual

The manufacturer shall establish and maintain a factory production control manual setting out the procedures by
which the requirements for factory production control are satisfied.

C.3.2 Document and data control

Document and data control shall include those documents and data that are relevant to the requirements of this
standard covering purchasing, processing, inspection of materials and the factory production control system
documents.

A procedure concerning the management of documents and data shall be documented in the production control
manual covering procedures and responsibilities for approval, issue, distribution and administration of internal and
external documentation and data; and the preparation, issue and recording of changes to documentation.

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C.3.3 Sub-contract services

If any part of the operation is sub-contracted by the manufacturer a means of control shall be established. The
manufacturer shall retain overall responsibility for any parts of the operation sub-contracted.

C.3.4 Knowledge of the raw material

There shall be documentation detailing the nature of the raw material, its source and where appropriate, one or
more maps showing the location and extraction plan.

It is the manufacturer's responsibility to ensure that if any dangerous substances are identified their content does
not exceed the limits in force according to the provisions valid in the place of use of the aggregate.

!NOTE 1" Most of the dangerous substances defined in Council Directive 76/769/EEC are not usually present in most
sources of aggregates of mineral origin. However Note in ZA. 1 is drawn to the attention of the aggregates manufacturer.

!Additionally for recycled aggregates there shall be a documented input control of raw material to be recycled.

NOTE 2 The input control procedures for recycling should identify:

- nature of the raw material;

- source and place of origin;

- supplier and transporting agent.

NOTE 3 For recycled aggregates, the processing depot will suffice for the source."

C.4 Management of production

The factory production control system shall fulfil the following requirements:

a) There shall be procedures to identify and control the materials;

NOTE These can include procedures for maintaining and adjusting processing equipment, inspection or testing material
sampled during processing, modifying the process during bad weather, etc.
b) There shall be procedures to identify and control any hazardous materials identified in !C.3.4" to ensure
that they do not exceed the limits in force according to the provisions valid in the place of use of the aggregate;
c) There shall be procedures to ensure that material is put into stock in a controlled manner and the storage
locations and their contents are identified;
d) There shall be procedures to ensure that material taken from stock has not deteriorated in such a way that its
conformity is compromised;
e) The product shall be identifiable up to the point of sale as regards source and type.

C.5 Inspection and test

C.5.1 General

The manufacturer shall make available all the necessary facilities, equipment and trained personnel to carry out the
required inspections and tests.

C.5.2 Equipment

The manufacturer shall be responsible for the control, calibration and maintenance of inspection, measuring and
test equipment.
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Accuracy and frequency of calibration shall be in accordance with EN 932-5.

Equipment shall be used in accordance with documented procedures.

Equipment shall be uniquely identified.

Calibration records shall be retained.

C.5.3 Frequency and location of inspection, sampling and tests

The production control document shall describe the frequency and nature of inspections. The frequency of
sampling and the tests when required shall be carried out for the relevant characteristics as specified in Tables C.1
and C.2.
NOTE 1 Test frequencies are generally related to periods of production. A period of production is defined as a full week,
month or year of production working days.
NOTE 2 The requirements for factory production control can introduce visual inspection. Any deviations indicated by these
inspections can lead to increased test frequencies;
NOTE 3 When the measured value is close to a specified limit the frequency can need to be increased.
NOTE 4 Under special conditions the test frequencies can be decreased below those given in Tables C.1 and C.2. These
conditions can be:
a) highly automated production equipment;
b) long-term experience with consistency of special properties;
c) sources of high conformity;
d) running a Quality Management System with exceptional measures for surveillance and monitoring of the production
process.
The manufacturer shall prepare a schedule of test frequencies taking into account the minimum requirements of
Tables C.1 and C.2.

Reasons for decreasing the test frequencies shall be stated in the factory production control document.

C.6 Records

The results of factory production control shall be recorded including sampling locations, dates and times and
product tested with any other relevant information, e.g. weather conditions.

NOTE 1 Some characteristics can be shared by several products, in which case the manufacturer, based on his
experience, can find it possible to apply the results of one test to more than one product. This is particularly the case
when a product is the combination of two or more different sizes. The particle size distribution or the cleanliness should be
checked in case the intrinsic characteristics may have changed.

Where the product inspected or tested does not satisfy the declared value, or if there is an indication that it shall not
do so, a note shall be made in the records of the steps taken to deal with the situation (e.g. carrying out of a new
test and/or measures to correct the production process).

The records required by all the clauses of this annex shall be included.

The records shall be kept for at least the statutory period.

NOTE 2 “Statutory period” is the period of time records are required to be kept in accordance with Regulations applying
at the place of production.

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C.7 Control of non-conforming product

Following an inspection or test which indicates that a product does not conform the affected material shall be:
a) reprocessed; or
b) diverted to another application for which it is suitable; or
c) rejected and marked as non-conforming.
All cases of non-conformity shall be recorded by the manufacturer, investigated and if necessary corrective action
shall be taken.

NOTE Corrective actions can include:

a) investigation of the cause of non-conformity including an examination of the testing procedure and making
any necessary adjustments;
b) analysis of processes, operations, quality records, service reports and customer complaints to detect and eliminate
potential causes of non-conformity;
c) initiating preventive actions to deal with problems to a level corresponding to the risks encountered;
d) applying controls to ensure that effective corrective actions are taken;
e) implementing and recording changes in procedures resulting from corrective action.

C.8 Handling, storage and conditioning in production areas

The manufacturer shall make the necessary arrangements to maintain the quality of the product during handling
and storage.

NOTE These arrangements should take account of the following:

a) contamination of product;
b) segregation;
c) cleanliness of handling equipment and stocking areas.

C.9 Transport and packaging

C.9.1 Transport

The manufacturer's factory production control system shall identify the extent of his responsibility in relation to
storage and delivery.
NOTE When aggregates are transported in bulk it can be necessary to cover or contain aggregates to reduce
contamination.

C.9.2 Packaging

If aggregates are packaged the methods and materials used shall not contaminate or degrade the aggregate to the
extent that the properties are significantly changed before the aggregate is removed from the packaging. Any
precautions necessary to achieve this during handling and storage of the packaged aggregate shall be marked on
the packaging or accompanying documents.

C.10 Training of personnel

The manufacturer shall establish and maintain procedures for the training of all personnel involved in the factory
production system. Appropriate records of training shall be maintained.

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Table C.1 — Minimum test frequencies for general properties

Property Clause Notes/references Test method Minimum test

frequency

1 Grading 4.3 EN 933-1 1 per week

2 Shape of coarse aggregate 4.4 Test frequency applies to EN 933-3 1 per month
crushed or broken EN 933-4
aggregate. Test frequency
for rounded gravel
depends on the source
and may be reduced
3 Percentage of crushed particles 4.5 Only for coarse gravel EN 933-5 1 per month

4 Fines content 4.6 EN 933-1 1 per week

5 Fines quality 4.7 EN 933-8 1 per week

EN 933-9

6 Resistance to fragmentation 5.2 EN 1097-2 2 per year

7 Resistance to wear 5.3 EN 1097-1 2 per year

8 Particle density 5.4 Test method is dependent EN 1097-6:2000, 1 per year

upon the particle size of clause 7, 8 or 9
the aggregate

9 Water absorption 5.5 Test method is dependent EN 1097-6:2000, 1 per year

upon the particle size of clause 7, 8 or 9
the aggregate

10 Constituents which alter the !

rate of setting and hardening of 6.5.1
hydraulically bound mixtures: "
- sodium hydroxide !EN 1744-1" 1 per year
- fulvo acid (when sodium !EN 1744-1" 1 per year
hydroxide fails)
- comparative strength test !EN 1744-1" 1 per year
– stiffening time

11 Freeze-thaw resistance 7.3 EN 1097-6 1 per 2 years

EN 1367-1
EN 1367-2
a a a
12 Dangerous substances ! When required
In particular: C.3.4 and in case of
" doubt
Release of heavy metals C.4

a
Unless otherwise specified, only when necessary for CE marking purposes (see annex ZA)

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Table C.2 — Minimum test frequencies for properties appropriate to aggregates from particular sources
!

Property Clause Notes/references Test Minimum test

method frequency

1 Particle density 5.4 Recycled aggregates EN 1097-6 1 per month

2 Classification test 5.6 Recycled aggregates EN 933-11 1 per month

3 Water-soluble sulfate 6.4 Recycled aggregates EN 1744-1 1 per month

4 ‘’Sonnenbrand’’ of basalt 7.2 In cases of doubt where signs of EN 1367-3 2 per year
‘’Sonnenbrand ‘’are known

5 Volume stability 6.5.2.1 Steel slag aggregate only EN 1744-1 2 per year

6 Dicalcium silicate 6.5.2.2 Air-cooled blast furnace slags EN 1744-1 2 per year
disintegration only

7 Iron disintegration 6.5.2.3 Air-cooled blast furnace slags EN 1744-1 2 per year
only
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Annex ZA
(informative)

Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or

other provisions of EU Directives
ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics

!This European Standard has been prepared under Mandate M/125 Aggregates given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association.

The clauses of this European Standard shown in this annex meet the requirements of the mandate given under the
EU Construction Products Directive (89/106/EEC).

Compliance with these clauses confers a presumption of fitness of the aggregates for unbound and hydraulically
bound materials covered by this annex for the intended uses indicated herein; reference shall be made to the
information accompanying the CE marking.

WARNING: Other requirements and other EU Directives, not affecting the fitness for intended uses, can be
applicable to the aggregates for unbound and hydraulically bound materials falling within the scope of this
European Standard.

NOTE 1 In addition to any specific clauses relating to dangerous substances contained in this standard, there may be other
requirements applicable to the products falling within its scope (e.g. transposed European legislation and national laws,
regulations and administrative provisions). In order to meet the provisions of the EU Construction Products Directive, these
requirements need also to be complied with, when and where they apply.

NOTE 2 An informative database of European and national provisions on dangerous substances is available at the
Construction web site on EUROPA (accessed through
http://www.ec.europa.eu/enterprise/construction/internal/dangsub/dangmain_en.htm ).

This annex establishes the conditions for the CE marking of the aggregates for unbound and hydraulically bound
materials intended for the uses indicated in Table ZA.1and shows the relevant clauses applicable.

This annex has the same scope as Clause 1 of this standard and is defined by Table ZA.1."

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Table ZA.1 – Scope and relevant requirement clauses

Product: Aggregates obtained by processing natural or manufactured or recycled materials as covered by

the scope of this standard
Intended use(s): Hydraulically bound and unbound materials for use in civil engineering and road
construction

Essential characteristics Requirement clauses in this and/or Mandated Notes

another standard level(s) or
class(es):

Particle shape, size and density 4.2 Aggregate size None Designation
(d/D)
4.3 Grading None Tolerance
Category
4.4 Shape of coarse aggregate None Category
5.4 Particle density None Declared value
Cleanliness 4.6 Fines content None Category
4.7 Fines quality None Pass/fail
threshold
value/declared
value
Percentage of crushed particles 4.5 Percentage of crushed or broken None Category
and of totally rounded particles
particles in coarse aggregates
Resistance to fragmentation/crushing 5.2 Resistance to fragmentation of None Category
coarse aggregate
Volume stability !6.5.2" Constituents which affect None Category
volume stability of blast-furnace
and steel slag for unbound
aggregates
Water absorption/suction 5.5 Water absorption None Declared value
!Composition/content 5.6 Classification of coarse recycled None Category
aggregates
6.4 Water-soluble sulfates of recycled None Category
aggregates
6.2 Acid soluble sulfate None Category
6.3 Total sulphur None Category
6.5.1 Constituents which alter the None Pass/fail
rate of setting and hardening of threshold
hydraulically bound mixtures value"
Resistance to attrition 5.3 Resistance to wear of coarse None Category
aggregates

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Table ZA.1 (continued)

Dangerous substances: Note in ZA.1 above None Third

C.3.3 Knowledge of the raw material paragraph of
Release of heavy metals by leaching C.4 Management of the production ZA.3
Release of other dangerous
substances
Durability against weathering 7.2 "Sonnenbrand" of basalt None Category
Durability against freeze/thaw 7.3.2 Resistance to freezing and None Category
thawing

The requirement on a certain characteristic is not applicable in those Member States (MSs) where there are no regulatory
requirements on that characteristic for the intended use of the product. In this case, manufacturers placing their products
on the market of these MSs are not obliged to determine nor declare the performance of their products with regard to this
characteristic and the option “No performance determined” (NPD) in the information accompanying the CE marking (see
ZA.3) may be used. The NPD option may not be used, however, where the characteristic is subject to a threshold level.

ZA.2 Procedures for attestation of conformity of aggregates

ZA.2.1 System(s) of attestation of conformity

The system(s) of attestation of conformity for the aggregates indicated in Table ZA.1, in accordance with the
Decision of the Commission 98/598/EC] of 9 October 1998 as given in Annex 3 of the mandate M125 "aggregates",
as amended, is shown in Table ZA.2 and Table ZA.3 for the indicated intended use(s):

Table ZA.2 – System(s) of attestation of conformity for aggregates and for uses
with high safety requirements1 (where third party intervention is required)

Product(s) Intended use(s) Level(s) or Attestation of

class(es) conformity
system(s)

Aggregates for unbound and For roads and other civil a

- 2+
hydraulically bound mixtures engineering works
a
Directive 89/106/EEC (CPD) First possibility including certification of the factory production control by an approved
body on the basis of initial inspection of factory and of factory production control as well as of continuous surveillance,
assessment and approval of factory production control.

Table ZA.3 – System(s) of attestation of conformity for aggregates for uses without high safety
2
requirements where no third party intervention is required

Product(s) Intended use(s) Level(s) or Attestation of

class(es) conformity
system(s)
Aggregates for unbound and For roads and other civil a
- 4
hydraulically bound mixtures engineering works
a
See Directive 89/106/EEC (CPD) Annex III.2.(ii), Third possibility.

1 Safety requirements are to be defined by Member States in their national laws, regulations and administrative provisions.

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The attestation of conformity of the aggregates in Table ZA.1 shall be based on the evaluation of conformity
procedures indicated in table(s) Table ZA.4 and Table ZA.5 resulting from application of the clauses of this or other
European Standard indicated therein.

Table ZA.4 – Assignation of evaluation of conformity tasks

(for aggregates under system 2+)

Tasks Coverage of the task Clauses to apply

(1) Factory production control Parameters related to all

8.3
Tasks for the (F.P.C.) characteristics of Table ZA.1
manufacturer All characteristics of Table
(2) Initial type testing 8.2
ZA.1
Initial Parameters related to all
inspection of characteristics of Table ZA.1
8.3
factory and of indicated in Annex 3 of the
(3) Certification F.P.C. mandate
Tasks for the
of F.P.C. on the Continuous
notified body Parameters related to all
basis of surveillance,
characteristics of Table ZA.1
assessment 8.3
indicated in Annex 3 of the
and approval mandate
of F.P.C.

Table ZA.5 – Assignation of evaluation of conformity tasks

(for aggregates under system 4)

Tasks Coverage of the task Clauses to apply

(1) Factory production control Parameters related to all

8.3
Tasks for the (F.P.C.) characteristics of Table ZA.1
manufacturer All characteristics of Table
(2) Initial type testing 8.2
ZA.1.

ZA.2.2 EC Declaration of conformity

For aggregates under system 2+: When compliance with the conditions of this annex is achieved, and once the
notified body has drawn up the certificate mentioned below, the manufacturer or his agent established in the EEA
shall prepare and retain a declaration of conformity, which entitles the manufacturer to affix the CE marking. This
declaration shall include:

- name and address of the manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the EEA, and
the place of production;

- description of the product (type, identification, use, ...), and a copy of the information accompanying
the CE marking;

- provisions to which the product conforms (annex ZA of this European Standard);

- particular conditions applicable to the use of the product (e.g. provisions for use under certain
conditions, etc);

- the number of the accompanying factory production control certificate;

- name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the declaration on behalf of the
manufacturer or his authorised representative.

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The declaration shall be accompanied by a factory production control certificate, drawn up by the notified body,
which shall contain, in addition to the information above, the following:

- name and address of the notified body;

- the number of the factory production control certificate;

- conditions and period of validity of the certificate, where applicable;

- name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the certificate.
The above mentioned declaration shall be presented in the official language or languages of the Member State in
which the product is to be used.

For aggregates under system 4): When compliance with this annex is achieved, the manufacturer or his agent
established in the EEA !shall" prepare and retain a declaration of conformity (EC Declaration of conformity),
which entitles the manufacturer to affix of the CE marking. This declaration !shall" include:

- name and address of the manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the EEA, and place of
production;

- description of the product (type, identification, use,...), and a copy of the information accompanying the
CE marking;

- provisions to which the product conforms (annex ZA of this European Standard);

- particular conditions applicable to the use of the product (e.g. provisions for use under certain conditions,
etc.);

- name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the declaration on behalf of the manufacturer or
of his authorised representative.

The above mentioned declaration shall be presented in the official language or languages of the Member State in
which the product is to be used.

ZA.3 CE marking and labelling

The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the EEA is responsible for the affixing of the
CE marking. The CE marking symbol to affix shall be in accordance with Directive 93/68/EC and shall be shown
on the accompanying label, the packaging or on the accompanying commercial documents e.g. a delivery note.
The following information should accompany the CE marking symbol:

 identification number of the certification body (only for products under system 2+);

 name or identifying mark and registered address of the manufacturer;

 the last two digits of the year in which the marking is affixed;

 number of the certificate of factory production control (only for products under system 2+);

 reference to this European Standard;

 description of the product: generic name, material, dimensions, … and intended use;

 information on the relevant essential characteristics in Table ZA.1;

- declared values and, where relevant, level or class/category (including “pass” for pass/fail requirements,
where necessary) to declare for each essential characteristic as indicated in "Notes" in Table ZA.1; and
-"no performance determined" for characteristics where this is relevant.

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The “No performance determined” (NPD) option may not be used where the characteristic is subject to a threshold
level. Otherwise, the NPD option may be used when and where the characteristic, for a given intended use, is not
subject to regulatory requirements.

NOTE European legislation without national derogations need not be mentioned.

Figures ZA.1 and ZA.2 give examples of the information to be given on the label, packaging and/or commercial
documents.

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!
CE conformity marking, consisting of the “CE”-
symbol given in Directive 93/68/EEC.

0123 Identification number of the inspection body

Name or identifying mark and registered address of

Any Co Ltd, PO Box 21, B-1050
the manufacturer

07 Last two digits of the year in which the marking was

affixed
0123-CPD-0456
Number of the EC certificate
EN 13242:2002+A1:2007 No. of European Standard

Aggregates for hydraulically bound and unbound Description of product

materials for civil engineering work and road and
construction
Particle shape Declared value (FI) information on product and on regulated
characteristics
Particle size Designation (d/D) and tolerance
category (e.g. Gc 80-20)
Particle density Declared value (Mg/m3)
Cleanliness
Fines content Category (e.g. f16)
Fines quality Pass/fail threshold value/ (%, MB, SE)
Declared value
Percentage of crushed Category (e.g. C90/3)
particles
Resistance to Category (e.g. LA50)
fragmentation/crushing
Volume stability Category (e.g. V5)
Water absorption/suction Declared value (mass fraction in % )
Composition/content
Classification of coarse Category (e.g. Rc 90, X1-, FL10-)
recycled aggregate
Water soluble sulfates of
Category (e.g. SS0,7 )
recycled aggregate
Acid soluble sulfates Category (e.g. AS 0,2)
Total sulfur Category (e.g. SNR)
Constituents which alter the Pass/fail threshold value (Stiffening time
rate of setting and in min and
hardening of hydraulically compressive
bound mixtures strength S % )

Resistance to attrition Category (e.g. MDE25)

Release of heavy metals by Threshold values valid in the place of use
leaching
Release of other dangerous e.g. Substance X: 0,2 µm3
substances
Durability against freeze- Category (e.g. F4 or MS25)
thaw
"

Figure ZA.1 — Example of CE marking information for aggregates under system 2+

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In addition to any specific information relating to dangerous substances shown above, the product should also be
accompanied, when and where required and in the appropriate form, by documentation listing any other legislation on
dangerous substances for which compliance is claimed, together with any information required by that legislation.

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!
CE conformity marking, consisting of the “CE”-symbol
given in Directive 93/68/EEC.

Any Co Ltd, PO Box 21, B-1050 Name or identifying mark and registered address of
the manufacturer
07 Last two digits of the year in which the marking was
affixed

EN 13242:2002+A1:2007 No. of European Standard

Aggregates for hydraulically bound and unbound Description of product

materials for civil engineering work and road
construction and

Particle shape Declared value (FI) information on product and on regulated

characteristics
Particle size Designation (d/D) and tolerance
category (e.g. Gc 80-20)
Particle density Declared value (Mg/m3)
Cleanliness
Fines content Category (e.g. f16)
Fines quality Pass/fail threshold value/ (%, MB, SE)
Declared value
Percentage of crushed Category (e.g. C90/3)
particles
Resistance to Category (e.g. LA50)
fragmentation/crushing
Volume stability Category (e.g. V5)
Water absorption/suction Declared value (mass fraction in %)
Composition/content
Classification of coarse Category (e.g. Rc 90, X1-, FL10-)
recycled aggregate
Water soluble sulfates of Category (e.g. SS0,7)
recycled aggregate
Acid soluble sulfates Category (e.g. AS 0,2)
Total sulfur Category (e.g. SNR)
Constituents which alter the Pass/fail threshold value (Stiffening time
rate of setting and in min and
hardening of hydraulically compressive
bound mixtures strength S% )

Resistance to attrition Category (e.g. MDE25)

Release of heavy metals by Threshold values valid in the place of use
leaching
Release of other dangerous e.g. Substance X: 0,2 µm3
substances
Durability against freeze- Category (e.g. F4 or MS25)
thaw
"

Figure ZA.2 — Example of CE marking information for aggregates under system 4

In addition to any specific information relating to dangerous substances shown above, the product should also be
accompanied, when and where required and in the appropriate form, by documentation listing any other legislation on
dangerous substances for which compliance is claimed, together with any information required by that legislation.
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[3] EN 13055-1, Lightweight aggregates - Part 1: lightweight aggregates for concrete, mortar and grout"

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