Revised Standard from Last Update.

1. SCOPE

1.1 This standard relates to vibrating tables used for the compaction of concrete in moulds for the manufacture of precast products and structural elements. It lays down minimum requirements regarding materials, design and fabrication, criteria for performance and methods for testing the same.

1.2 Vibrating tables shall include all appliances creating rapidly alternating horizontal, vertical or circular vibrations and capable of transmitting these to moulds filled with concrete and placed or clamped on the tabletop. The vibrating tables do not include shock tables that pulsate at low frequency and operate on the principle of gravity fall with the help of rotating cams.

2. REFERENCES

The standards listed in Annex A contain provisions which through their reference in this text constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibilities of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated in Annex A.