BS EN 998 Specification for mortar for masonry

Part 1: Rendering and plastering mortar

Part 2: Masonry mortar.

BS EN 1015 Methods of test for mortar for masonry (abbreviated titles are shown):

1. Particle size distribution

2. Bulk sampling and preparation of test mortars

3. Consistence (flow table)

4. Consistence (plunger penetration)

6. Bulk density (fresh mortar)

7. Air content (fresh mortar)

9. Workable life (fresh mortar)

10. Dry bulk density (hardened mortar)

11. Flexural and compressive strength

12. Adhesive strength on substrate. Water soluble chloride content

17. Determination of water-soluble chloride content of fresh mortars

18. Water absorption coefficient due to capillary action

19. Water vapour permeability

21. Compatibility of rendering mortars with substrate.