BS EN 1097-5:2008

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Principle
5 Apparatus
6 Preparation of test portion
7 Procedure
8 Calculation and expression of results
9 Test report
Annex A (normative) - Variations to the determination
                      of the water content by drying
                      in a ventilated oven for use
                      with lightweight aggregates
Annex B (informative) - Example of calculation of the water
                        content by drying in a ventilated oven
Annex C (informative) - Precision
Bibliography

Explains the reference method used for type testing and in cases of dispute for the determination of the water content of aggregates by drying in a ventilated oven.

This standard describes the reference method used for type testing and in cases of dispute for the determination of the water content of aggregates by drying in a ventilated oven. For other purposes, in particular factory production control, other methods may be used provided that an appropriate working relationship with the reference method has been established.