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Drop Testing (BRE Screed tester)
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About Drop Testing
Drop Testing Specification
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Why Use Drop Testing?Dense floor screed on visual inspection may appear to be able to withstand imposed loads of traffic, but in reality may in fact be sub-standard.
When laying sand cement screed, specifications state that the consistency should be semi dry. However, when the screed is manually compressed, it may result in the lower layers being insufficiently compacteded. This may cause the screed to fail under the impact of heavy traffic or future movement, and could require subsequent remedial work on the screed, which is often costly and time consuming. To find out more about Drop Testing please contact us.
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About Drop TestingDrop Testing measures the soundness of a screed floor to help determine whether certain factors make a screed unsatisfactory. Such factors could be: - Mix Proportion
- Water Content
- Sand Grading
- Mixing Efficiency
- Compaction
- Curing
The information from the Drop Test will be used as a guide for determining the strength and integrity of a screed and whether or not it is likely to withstand heavy loads, such as wheeled traffic, whilst the screed floor is in service. To find out more please contact us. Drop Testing SpecificationTo assess if your screed is adequately compact and determine the probable performance in use, Drop Testing will be used in accordance with BS8204-1: 2003. The BS8204-1 provides guidance on the type of screed floor and its associated acceptance limits after drop testing. If you require any further information on Drop Testing please contact us.
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