BS EN 524-1:1997 Steel Strips sheaths for Pre-stressing tendons

(Test Methods)

Part-1. Determining of shape and dimensions

This code specify the procedure for determining the shape (Volume) and dimensions (diameter,
height and thickness).

 Vernier Caliper with least count of .1mm and micrometer with accuracy .01mm are used as
apparatus to determine above mention parameters.

 Internal diameter and height are measured by using Vernier caliper of specimen with length
500mm.

 We have to measure thickness from four different points by using micrometer.

 The test specimen will be sealed from one end (watertight).

 Determine the volume of specimen by water.

 Calculate the volume and circumferential area by using internal diameter and length.

 Then calculate relative volume (cm3/cm2) by using this formula

𝑉𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑤𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟 − 𝑉𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑑𝑖𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟

𝑉𝑟𝑒𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 =
𝐴𝑐𝑖𝑟𝑐𝑢𝑚𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑙

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BS EN 524-2:1997 Steel Strips sheaths for Pre-stressing tendons
(Test Methods)

Part 2. Determining of flexural behavior

This standard specify the test procedure for determining the flexural behavior of sheaths.

 The flexural behavior of sheaths is characterized by their load/deformation curve and

Fpl at the starting of plastic deformation while applying three-point loading.

 The length of sheath specimen will be 1100mm.

 We will set the specimen in machine setup such a way that clear spacing between
supports should be 1000mm.

 We will increase and release load F until plastic deformation occur.

 The process of increasing and releasing will be observed by load/deformation curve

until the load F has reached the value Fpl. At this value or stage of loading the
irreversible deflection should have range of 5%-10% (.05ft-.10ft). This stage should
maintained for at least 1 mint.

 Following results should be reported:

 Load/deformation Curve
 The Load Fpl
 The irreversible deflection ∆ft and total deflection ft.

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BS EN 524-3:1997 Steel Strips sheaths for Pre-stressing tendons
(Test Methods)

Part 3. To and Fro bending test

This standard specify the procedure of “To and Fro bending test”.

 This procedure is used to determine the flexibility of sheaths used for tendons.

 In this, we use a test setup consist of a base in the center of which the specimen of
length 1100 mm can be fixed in upright position is such a way that it offer sufficient
bending.

 There are two curved templates in setup placed perpendicular to base for horizontal
shift.

 Then, specimen shall be bend by using hand to and fro twice around each curved
section of templates over length of 800mm.

 The overall time in which whole bending sequence is carried out not more than 2
mints and specimen should not strike with templates with impact.

 At the end of test with steel plunger straightening of specimen should be done.

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BS EN 524-4:1997 Steel Strips sheaths for Pre-stressing tendons
(Test Methods)

Part 4. Determination of lateral load resistance

This standard specify the procedure for determining the lateral load resistance of sheaths for
pre-stressing tendons.

 Following test apparatus will be used

 A testing machine with a hydraulic drive
 A load measuring machine with an accuracy of 2% of lateral load.

 An 1100mm long specimen is used in this test.

 A base of 500mm is used in this test. A plunger of 12mm is used. We have to apply
load on two different places with minimum center to center distance of 150mm.
 The time of load application shall lie between 30sec to 60sec.
 The length of stiffener should be maximum of 1.5 times or 100mm.

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BS EN 524-5:1997 Steel Strips sheaths for Pre-stressing tendons
(Test Methods)

Part 5. Determination of tensile load resistance

This standard specifies procedure for determining the tensile load resistance of sheaths for
tendons.

 Following test equipment is required:

 A testing machine with hydraulic drive
 A load measuring device with accuracy of 2% of tensile load.
 A defamation measuring device as folding rule.

 A specimen of 1100mm is connected to at least one corresponding coupler.

 Load will be applied as specification.
 No internal stiffener will be used and displacement of coupler in relation with sheaths
at specific load is measured (rounded off to nearest full millimeter).

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BS EN 524-6:1997 Steel Strips sheaths for Pre-stressing tendons
(Test Methods)

Part 6. Determination of leak-tightness (determination of water loss)

This standard specifies the test procedure for the determination of leak-tightness.

 For this test a specimen of 1100mm is used. And is sealed from one side and filled
with water and apply pressure of 0.5 bar or 50Kpa by using adequate equipment.

 Within 5 mint measure the loss of water with accuracy of 3% and value should be
rounded off to nearest 0.1%.

 This test is used for quality control of sheath’s finishes is carried out.

 And procedure for use in production is same but before this we have to do test “To-
and-Fro bending”.

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BS EN 447:2007 Grout for pre-stressing tendons Basic requirements
(Test Methods)

This Standard covers the materials that may be used in the manufacture of cement grouts and
the required properties and composition of the grout. It is applicable to grouting of tendons in
all types of structures including bridges and buildings.
 Material may be batched and mixed on site or in factory to fabricate Grout.

 Cement Water Admixtures Additions (silica fume) will be used in grout as material.
All material will be batched, by mass expect water.

 Some test will be done on grout material, sieve test, fluidity, bleeding, volume
change, strength, setting time, fluid density.

 For production control properties of material will be checked.

 Initial type testing will be performed on grout.

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BS EN 445: 1996 Grout for pre-stressing tendons Basic requirements
(Test Methods)
This Standard describes the methods of test for grout specified in EN 447.
 One who is conducting test should have good experience.

 For checking fluidity, perform immersion test, Cone method.

 Perform bleeding test, used to measure the water remaining on surface of grout.

 Perform volume change test for changing volume due to segregation and expansion.
Cylinder and con method are used for this.

 Perform compression strength test, prisms and cylinders are used for checking
compression strength of grout.