CONS/F-01
C O N S T R U C T I O N
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM FOR 2019
3rd edition as of 22nd January, 2019
Elaborated by: Approved by:
Name Przemysław Domoradzki Karolina Sójka
Date 22nd January, 2019 22nd January, 2019
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Table of content
General information ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Scope of tests .................................................................................................................................................... 4
1. Aggregate – Assessment of fine particle content – Sand equivalent test – 1.1/CONS/19 ......................... 6
2. Aggregate – Particle shape - Flakiness index – 2.1/CONS/19 .................................................................. 7
3. Aggregate – Particle shape - Shape index – 3.1/CONS/19 ....................................................................... 8
4. Aggregate – Total sulfur content – 4.1/CONS/19 ..................................................................................... 9
5. Soil – Areometric analysis – 5.1/CONS/19 ............................................................................................. 10
6. Soil – Determination the limit liquidity of soil using Casagrande method and the yield strength of soil –
6.1/CONS/19 ................................................................................................................................................... 11
7. Soil – Determination of the total specific surface area by methylene blue sorption – 7.1/CONS/19 ...... 12
8. Aggregate – Loose bulk density and voids – 8.1/CONS/19 .................................................................... 13
9. Aggregate – Flow coefficient of aggregates – 9.1/CONS/19 .................................................................. 14
10. Aggregate – Size distribution – 10.1/CONS/19 .................................................................................. 15
11. Soil – Sieve Analysis – 11.1/CONS/19 ............................................................................................... 16
12. Aggregate – Chemical tests of limestone – 12.1/CONS/19 ................................................................ 17
13. Soil – Optimum moisture content and maximum dry density of solid phase – 13.1/CONS/19 .......... 18
14. Aggregate – Assessment of fines - Methylene blue test – 14.1/CONS/19 .......................................... 19
15. Aggregate – Particle density of filler – 15.1/CONS/19 ....................................................................... 20
16. Natural stone – Determination of uniaxial compressive strength – 16/CONS/18 ............................... 21
17. Natural stone –Determination of apparent density – 17.1/CONS/19 .................................................. 22
Contact data ................................................................................................................................................... 23
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General information
PT Organizer name:
Przedsiębiorstwo Geologiczne Sp. z o.o.
Street, no: Hauke Bosaka 3A
City, postcode, country: Kielce, 25-214, Poland
Coordinator
Name: Karolina Sójka
Function: Coordinator
Telephone, fax, e-mail: tel.:: +48 41 365 10 00, +48 517 856 757,
fax: +48 41 365 10 10
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Scope of tests
Symbol of round Object of tests Property tested Deadline to send
applications
Starting date/Sample
distribution date/ Date of
sampling
Deadline to report on
results
Deadline to report on
results
Net cost of
participation
1.1/CONS/19 Aggregate Assessment of fine particle content
Sand equivalent test
Fraction 0/4 mm
01st March, 2019 26th March, 2019 18th April, 2019 31st May, 2019 200,00 Euro
2.1/CONS/19 Aggregate Particle shape - Flakiness index 29th March, 2019 24th April, 2019 17th May, 2019 21st June,2019 200,00 Euro
3.1/CONS/19 Aggregate Particle shape - Shape index 29th March, 2019 24th April, 2019 17th May, 2019 21st June,2019 200,00 Euro
4.1/CONS/19 Aggregate Total sulfur content 18th April, 2019 15th May, 2019 07th June, 2019 12th July, 2019 200,00 Euro
5.1/CONS/19 Soil Areometric analysis 31st May, 2019 25th June, 2019 19th July, 2019 06th September, 2019 200,00 Euro
6.1/CONS/19 Soil Determination the limit liquidity of soil using Casagrande
method and the yield strength of soil 31st May, 2019 25th June, 2019 19th July, 2019 06th September, 2019 200,00 Euro
7.1/CONS/19 Soil Determination of the total specific surface area of the soil
by adsorption of methylene blue 31st May, 2019 25th June, 2019 19th July, 2019 06th September, 2019 200,00 Euro
8.1/CONS/19 Aggregate Loose bulk density and voids 31st May, 2019 02nd July, 2019 26th July, 2019 13th September, 2019 200,00 Euro
9.1/CONS/19 Aggregate Assessment of surface characteristics –
Flow coefficient of aggregates 31st May, 2019 02nd July, 2019 26th July, 2019 13th September, 2019 200,00 Euro
10.1/CONS/19 Aggregate Size distribution Sieving method
Dust content
07rthJune, 2019 16th July, 2019 09th August, 2019 27th September, 2019 250,00 Euro
11.1/CONS/19 Soil Sieve analysis 28th June, 2019 23rd July, 2019 23rd August, 2019 04th October, 2019 150,00 Euro
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12.1/CONS/19 Aggregate
Chemical tests of limestone
Content of CaO, MgO, SiO2, Fe2O3, Al2O3
calculated on the dry mass
02nd August, 2019 28th August, 2019 20th September, 2019 25th October, 2019 300,00 Euro
13.1/CONS/19 Soil Optimum moisture content and maximum dry density
of solid phase 02nd August, 2019 03rd September, 2019 27th September, 2019 08th November, 2019 200,00 Euro
14.1/CONS/19 Aggregate Assessment of fines - Methylene blue test 20th September, 2019 08th October, 2019 31st October, 2019 29th November, 2019 200,00 Euro
15.1/CONS/19 Aggregate Particle density of filler
Pyknometer method 20th September, 2019 08th October, 2019 31st October, 2019 29th November, 2019 200,00 Euro
16.1/CONS/19 Natural stone Determination of uniaxial compressive
strength 20th September, 2019 29th October, 2019 29th November, 2019 30th December, 2019 300,00 Euro
17.1/CONS/19 Natural stone Determination of apparent density 20th September, 2019 29th October, 2019 29th November, 2019 30th December, 2019 200,00 Euro
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1. Aggregate – Assessment of fine particle content – Sand equivalent test – 1.1/CONS/19
1.1. Scope of tests included in the program of proficiency testing
Assessment of fine particle content
Sand equivalent test
Fraction 0/4 mm
1.2. Methods and techniques
EN 933-8 – Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates - Part 8: Assessment of fines - Sand
equivalent test, Annex A
1.3. Cost of participation
Cost of participation in a single round:
200,00 Euro (net cost)
The Organizer does not cover the cost of sample transport to a Participant.
1.4. Object of tests
Assessment of fine particle content by sand equivalent test will be performed on the real sample
of aggregate. Participants will receive the object of proficiency testing of 3±0,1 kg fraction
0/4mm. To respect confidentiality and prevent the exchange of information between
Participants, each object will be marked with an individual code assigned to each Participant
taking part in the proficiency testing. Only the Organizer will know the code. All samples will be
protected against damage and water loss.
1.5. Time schedule of proficiency testing round
deadline to send applications: 01st March, 2019
sample distribution date: 26th March, 2019
date of submitting results to the Organizer: 18th April, 2019
distribution of final report: 31st May, 2019
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2. Aggregate – Particle shape - Flakiness index – 2.1/CONS/19
2.1. Scope of tests included in the program of proficiency testing
Particle shape
Flakiness index
2.2. Methods and techniques
EN 933-3 – Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates - Part 3: Determination of particle
shape - Flakiness index
2.3. Cost of participation
Cost of participation in a single round:
200,00 Euro (net cost)
The Organizer does not cover the cost of sample transport to a Participant.
2.4. Object of tests
Determination of particle shape using flakiness index will be performed on the real aggregate
sample. Participants will receive the object of proficiency testing of 10±0,1 kg. To respect
confidentiality and prevent the exchange of information between Participants, each object will
be marked with an individual code assigned to each Participant taking part in the proficiency
testing. Only the Organizer will know the code. All samples will be protected against damage.
2.5. Time schedule of proficiency testing round
deadline to send applications: 29th March, 2019
sample distribution date: 24th April, 2019
date of submitting results to the Organizer: 17th May, 2019
distribution of final report: 21st June, 2019
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3. Aggregate – Particle shape - Shape index – 3.1/CONS/19
3.1. Scope of tests included in the program of proficiency testing
Particle shape
Shape index
3.2. Methods and techniques
EN 933-4 – Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates - Part 4: Determination of particle
shape - Shape index
3.3. Cost of participation
Cost of participation in a single round:
200,00 Euro (net cost)
The Organizer does not cover the cost of sample transport to a Participant.
3.4. Object of tests
Determination of particle shape using shape index will be performed on the real aggregate
sample. Participants will receive the object of proficiency testing of 10±0,1 kg. To respect
confidentiality and prevent the exchange of information between Participants, each object will
be marked with an individual code assigned to each Participant taking part in the proficiency
testing. Only the Organizer will know the code. All samples will be protected against damage.
3.5. Time schedule of proficiency testing round
deadline to send applications: 29th March, 2019
sample distribution date: 24th April, 2019
date of submitting results to the Organizer: 17th May, 2019
distribution of final report: 21st April, 2019
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4. Aggregate – Total sulfur content – 4.1/CONS/19
4.1. Scope of tests included in the program of proficiency testing
Determination of total sulfur content
4.2. Methods and techniques
EN 1744-1+A1 p. 11 - Tests for chemical properties of aggregates - Part 1: Chemical analysis
4.3. Cost of participation
Cost of participation in a single round:
200,00 Euro (net cost)
The Organizer does not cover the cost of sample transport to a Participant.
4.4. Object of tests
Determination of total sulfur content will be performed on the real aggregate sample.
Participants will receive the object of proficiency testing of 50±1 g fraction 0/0,125 mm. To
respect confidentiality and prevent the exchange of information between Participants, each
object will be marked with an individual code assigned to each Participant taking part in the
proficiency testing. Only the Organizer will know the code. All samples will be protected against
damage.
4.5. Time schedule of proficiency testing round
deadline to send applications: 18th April, 2019
sample distribution date: 15th May, 2019
date of submitting results to the Organizer: 07th June, 2019
distribution of final report: 12th July, 2019
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5. Soil – Areometric analysis – 5.1/CONS/19
5.1. Scope of tests included in the program of proficiency testing
Areometric analysis
5.2. Methods and techniques
This round is available only according to Polish Standard PN-B-04481. Please contact the
Organizer for more information.
5.3. Cost of participation
Cost of participation in a single round:
200,00 Euro (net cost)
The Organizer does not cover the cost of sample transport to a Participant.
5.4. Object of tests
Areometric analysis will be performed on the sample of cohesive soil of its moisture natural.
Participants will receive the object of proficiency testing of 500±50 g. To respect confidentiality
and prevent the exchange of information between Participants, each object will be marked with
an individual code assigned to each Participant taking part in the proficiency testing. Only the
Organizer will know the code. All samples will be protected against damage and moisture loss.
5.5. Time schedule of proficiency testing round
deadline to send applications: 31st May, 2019
sample distribution date: 25th June, 2019
date of submitting results to the Organizer: 19th July, 2019
distribution of final report: 06th September, 2019
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6. Soil – Determination the limit liquidity of soil using Casagrande method and the yield
strength of soil – 6.1/CONS/19
6.1. Scope of tests included in the program of proficiency testing
Determination the limit liquidity of soil using Casagrande method
and the yield strength of soil
6.2. Methods and techniques
This round is available only according to Polish Standard PN-B-04481. Please contact the
Organizer for more information.
6.3. Cost of participation
Cost of participation in a single round:
200,00 Euro (net cost)
The Organizer does not cover the cost of sample transport to a Participant.
6.4. Object of tests
Determination the limit liquidity of soil using Casagrande method and the yield strength of soil
will be performed on a sample of cohesive soil of natural humidity. Participants will receive the
object of proficiency testing of 700±50 g. To respect confidentiality and prevent the exchange of
information between Participants, each object will be marked with an individual code assigned
to each Participant taking part in the proficiency testing. Only the Organizer will know the code.
All samples will be protected against damage and moisture loss.
Time schedule of proficiency testing round
deadline to send applications: 31st May, 2019
sample distribution date: 25th June, 2019
date of submitting results to the Organizer: 19th July, 2019
distribution of final report: 06th September, 2019
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7. Soil – Determination of the total specific surface area by methylene blue sorption –
7.1/CONS/19
7.1. Scope of tests included in the program of proficiency testing
Determination of the total specific surface area of the soil by adsorption of methylene blue
7.2. Methods and techniques
This round is available only according to Polish Standard PN-B-04481. Please contact the
Organizer for more information.
7.3. Cost of participation
Cost of participation in a single round:
200,00 Euro (net cost)
The Organizer does not cover the cost of sample transport to a Participant.
7.4. Object of tests
Determination of the total specific surface area of the soil by adsorption of methylene blue will
be performed on the real soil sample. Participants will receive the object of proficiency testing
of 500±50 g. To respect confidentiality and prevent the exchange of information between
Participants, each object will be marked with an individual code assigned to each Participant
taking part in the proficiency testing. Only the Organizer will know the code. All samples will be
protected against damage.
7.5. Time schedule of proficiency testing round
deadline to send applications: 31st May, 2019
sample distribution date: 25th June, 2019
date of submitting results to the Organizer: 19th July, 2019
distribution of final report: 06th September, 2019
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8. Aggregate – Loose bulk density and voids – 8.1/CONS/19
8.1. Scope of tests included in the program of proficiency testing
Determination of loose bulk density and voids
8.2. Methods and techniques
EN 1097-3 – Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates - Determination of
loose bulk density and voids
8.3. Cost of participation
Cost of participation in a single round:
200,00 Euro (net cost)
The Organizer does not cover the cost of sample transport to a Participant.
8.4. Object of tests
Determination of loose bulk density and voids will be performed on the real aggregate sample.
Participants will receive the object of proficiency testing of 15±0,1 kg. To respect confidentiality
and prevent the exchange of information between Participants, each object will be marked with
an individual code assigned to each Participant taking part in the proficiency testing. Only the
Organizer will know the code. All samples will be protected against damage.
8.5. Time schedule of proficiency testing round
deadline to send applications: 31st May, 2019
sample distribution date: 02nd July, 2019
date of submitting results to the Organizer: 26th July, 2019
distribution of final report: 13th September, 2019
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9. Aggregate – Flow coefficient of aggregates – 9.1/CONS/19
9.1. Scope of tests included in the program of proficiency testing
Assessment of surface characteristics
Flow coefficient of aggregates
9.2. Methods and techniques
EN 933-6 – Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates - Part 6: Assessment of surface
characteristics - Flow coefficient of aggregates
9.3. Cost of participation
Cost of participation in a single round:
200,00 Euro (net cost)
The Organizer does not cover the cost of sample transport to a Participant.
9.4. Object of tests
Assessment of surface characteristics using the test flow coefficient of aggregates will be
performed on the real aggregate sample. Participants will receive the object of proficiency
testing of 5±0,1 kg. To respect confidentiality and prevent the exchange of information between
Participants, each object will be marked with an individual code assigned to each Participant
taking part in the proficiency testing. Only the Organizer will know the code. All samples will be
protected against damage.
9.5. Time schedule of proficiency testing round
deadline to send applications: 31st May, 2019
sample distribution date: 02nd July, 2019
date of submitting results to the Organizer: 26th July, 2019
distribution of final report: 13th September, 2019
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10. Aggregate – Size distribution – 10.1/CONS/19
10.1. Scope of tests included in the program of proficiency testing
Size distribution
Sieving method
Dust content
10.2. Methods and techniques
EN 933-1 - Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates - Part 1: Determination of particle size
distribution - Sieving method
10.3. Cost of participation
Cost of participation in a single round:
250,00 Euro (net cost)
The Organizer does not cover the cost of sample transport to a Participant.
10.4. Object of tests
Determination of size distribution and dust content will be performed on the real aggregate
sample. Participants will receive the object of proficiency testing including particles of the
fraction 0/125 mm. To respect confidentiality and prevent the exchange of information between
Participants, each object will be marked with an individual code assigned to each Participant
taking part in the proficiency testing. Only the Organizer will know the code. All samples will be
protected against damage.
10.5. Time schedule of proficiency testing round
deadline to send applications: 07th June, 2019
sample distribution date: 16th July, 2019
date of submitting results to the Organizer: 09th August, 2019
distribution of final report: 27th September, 2019
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11. Soil – Sieve Analysis – 11.1/CONS/19
11.1. Scope of tests included in the program of proficiency testing
Sieve analysis
Method: sieving
11.2. Methods and techniques
This round is available only according to Polish Standard PN-B-04481:1988 p. 4.1 - Building soils
– Testing of soils samples. Please contact the Organizer for more information.
11.3. Cost of participation
Cost of participation in a single round:
150,00 Euro (net cost)
The Organizer does not cover the cost of sample transport to a Participant.
11.4. Object of tests
Sieve analysis will be carried out on a soil sample. Participants will receive a proficiency testing
item weighing 3±0.1 kg. In order to preserve the principle of confidentiality and to prevent the
exchange of information among participants, each object will be marked with an individual code
assigned to a given participant taking part in the comparisons and it will be known only to the
Organiser. All samples will be protected against damage.
11.5. Time schedule of proficiency testing round
deadline to send applications: 28th June, 2019
sample distribution date: 23rd July, 2019
date of submitting results to the Organizer: 23rd August, 2019
distribution of final report: 04th October, 2019
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12. Aggregate – Chemical tests of limestone – 12.1/CONS/19
12.1. Scope of tests included in the program of proficiency testing
Test for percentage content of Ca calculated on CaO
Test for percentage content of Mg calculated on MgO
Test for percentage content of Si calculated on SiO2
Test for percentage content of Fe calculated on Fe2O3
Test for percentage content of Al calculated on Al2O3
12.2. Methods and techniques
Organizer does not impose any testing techniques. Participants are obliged to act according to
their own routinely used procedures.
12.3. Cost of participation
Cost of participation in a single round:
300,00 Euro (net cost)
The Organizer does not cover the cost of sample transport to a Participant.
12.4. Object of tests
Chemical tests of limestone will be performed on the real limestone aggregate sample.
Participants will receive the object of proficiency testing of 100±5 g. To respect confidentiality
and prevent the exchange of information between Participants, each object will be marked with
an individual code assigned to each Participant taking part in the proficiency testing. Only the
Organizer will know the code. All samples will be protected against damage.
12.5. Time schedule of proficiency testing round
deadline to send applications: 02nd August, 2019
sample distribution date: 28th August, 2019
date of submitting results to the Organizer: 20th September, 2019
distribution of final report: 25th October, 2019
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13. Soil – Optimum moisture content and maximum dry density of solid phase – 13.1/CONS/19
13.1. Scope of tests included in the program of proficiency testing
Test of optimum moisture content and maximum dry density of solid phase
13.2. Methods and techniques
This round is available only according to Polish Standard PN-B-04481. Please contact the
Organizer for more information.
13.3. Cost of participation
Cost of participation in a single round:
200,00 Euro (net cost)
The Organizer does not cover the cost of sample transport to a Participant.
13.4. Object of tests
Test of optimum moisture content and maximum dry density of solid phase will be performed
on the real soil sample. Participants will receive the object of proficiency testing of 20±0,1 kg.
To respect confidentiality and prevent the exchange of information between Participants, each
object will be marked with an individual code assigned to each Participant taking part in the
proficiency testing. Only the Organizer will know the code. All samples will be protected against
damage.
Time schedule of proficiency testing round
deadline to send applications: 02nd August, 2019
sample distribution date: 03rd September, 2019
date of submitting results to the Organizer: 27th September, 2019
distribution of final report: 08th November, 2019
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14. Aggregate – Assessment of fines - Methylene blue test – 14.1/CONS/19
14.1. Scope of tests included in the program of proficiency testing
Determination of assessment of fines
Methylene blue test
14.2. Methods and techniques
EN 933-9 – Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates - Assessment of fines - Methylene
blue test
14.3. Cost of participation
Cost of participation in a single round:
200,00 Euro (net cost)
The Organizer does not cover the cost of sample transport to a Participant.
14.4. Object of tests
Assessment of fines - Methylene blue test will be performed on the real aggregate sample.
Participants will receive the object of proficiency testing of 1,5±0,1 kg. To respect confidentiality
and prevent the exchange of information between Participants, each object will be marked with
an individual code assigned to each Participant taking part in the proficiency testing. Only the
Organizer will know the code. All samples will be protected against damage.
14.5. Time schedule of proficiency testing round
deadline to send applications: 20th August, 2019
sample distribution date: 08th October, 2019
date of submitting results to the Organizer: 31st October, 2019
distribution of final report: 29th November, 2019
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15. Aggregate – Particle density of filler – 15.1/CONS/19
15.1. Scope of tests included in the program of proficiency testing
Particle density of filler
Pyknometer method
15.2. Methods and techniques
EN 1097-7 – Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates - Part 7: Determination
of the particle density of filler - Pyknometer method
15.3. Cost of participation
Cost of participation in a single round:
200,00 Euro (net cost)
The Organizer does not cover the cost of sample transport to a Participant.
15.4. Object of tests
Determination of the particle density of filler using the pyknometric method will be performed
on the real aggregate sample. Participants will receive the object of proficiency testing of
500±50 g. To respect confidentiality and prevent the exchange of information between
Participants, each object will be marked with an individual code assigned to each Participant
taking part in the proficiency testing. Only the Organizer will know the code. All samples will be
protected against damage.
15.5. Time schedule of proficiency testing round
deadline to send applications: 20th September, 2019
sample distribution date: 08th October, 2019
date of submitting results to the Organizer: 31st October, 2019
distribution of final report: 29nd November, 2019
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16. Natural stone – Determination of uniaxial compressive strength – 16/CONS/18
16.1. Scope of tests included in the program of proficiency testing
Determination of uniaxial compressive strength
16.2. Methods and techniques
EN 1926 – Natural stone test methods - Determination of uniaxial compressive strength
16.3. Cost of participation
Cost of participation in a single round:
300,00 Euro (net cost)
The Organizer does not cover the cost of sample transport to a Participant.
16.4. Object of tests
Determination of uniaxial compressive strength will be performed on the real natural stone
sample. The proficiency test object is natural stone, cube-shape sample, size (50x50x50)±5 mm.
Each participant will receive 10 pcs. of the sample. To respect confidentiality and prevent the
exchange of information between Participants, each object will be marked with an individual
code assigned to each Participant taking part in the proficiency testing. Only the Organizer will
know the code. All samples will be protected against damage.
16.5. Time schedule of proficiency testing round
deadline to send applications: 20th September, 2019
sample distribution date: 29th October, 2019
date of submitting results to the Organizer: 29th November, 2019
distribution of final report: 30th December, 2019
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17. Natural stone –Determination of apparent density – 17.1/CONS/19
17.1. Scope of tests included in the program of proficiency testing
Determination of apparent density
17.2. Methods and techniques
EN 1936 – Natural stone test methods - Determination of real density and apparent density,
and of total and open porosity
17.3. Cost of participation
Cost of participation in a single round:
200,00 Euro (net cost)
The Organizer does not cover the cost of sample transport to a Participant.
17.4. Object of tests
Determination of apparent density will be performed on the real natural stone sample. The
proficiency test object is natural stone, cube-shape sample. Each participant will receive 6 pcs.
of the sample. To respect confidentiality and prevent the exchange of information between
Participants, each object will be marked with an individual code assigned to each Participant
taking part in the proficiency testing. Only the Organizer will know the code. All samples will be
protected against damage.
22.5 Time schedule of proficiency testing round
deadline to send applications: 20th September, 2019
sample distribution date: 29th October, 2019
date of submitting results to the Organizer: 29th November, 2019
distribution of final report: 30th December, 2019
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Contact data
Contact person: Karolina Sójka
Tel. +48 41 365 10 13, +48 517 856 757,
e-mail: [email protected]
Results should be sent via:
mail: Przedsiębiorstwo Geologiczne Sp. z o.o.
ul. Hauke Bosaka 3A
25-214 Kielce POLAND
fax: +48 41 365 10 10
e-mail: [email protected]