DIN V 18580 2004-03 PDF

Full title and description

STB DIN V 18580:2004-03 — "Mauermörtel mit besonderen Eigenschaften" (Special masonry mortar). This Vornorm (pre‑standard) specifies additional properties and declaration rules for CE‑marked masonry mortars according to DIN EN 998‑2 so that those mortars may be used directly in masonry according to the rules of DIN 1053 series without further national application rules.

Abstract

DIN V 18580:2004‑03 is a German pre‑standard published March 2004 that defines extra requirements and information which CE‑marked masonry mortars must provide for direct application in masonry (DIN 1053‑1, ‑3, ‑4). It bridges gaps between the harmonized European product standard (DIN EN 998‑2) and German national application requirements by specifying additional declared characteristics, marking and usage rules. The document was issued as a Vornorm (pre‑standard) and later withdrawn and updated in subsequent editions.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn (Vornorm, replaced by later editions and national standards).
• Publication date: 1 March 2004 (2004‑03).
• Publisher: Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN).
• ICS / categories: 91.100.10 (Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar).
• Edition / version: Vornorm (DIN V 18580:2004‑03).
• Number of pages: 13 pages.

(Basic bibliographic facts above are taken from DIN bibliographies and standards catalogues.)

Scope

The Vornorm establishes which additional properties beyond DIN EN 998‑2 must be declared for masonry mortars so these mortars can be used directly in German masonry according to DIN 1053 series. It addresses declaration of performance characteristics, assignment of mortar groups, and conditions under which CE‑marked mortars meet German application rules. The document is intended to ensure that product information covers national application needs not fully addressed by the harmonized European product standard.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of "special masonry mortar" and scope of application in masonry (DIN 1053 family).
• Additional properties to be declared for CE‑marked mortars beyond DIN EN 998‑2 (e.g., suitability for particular masonry types and performance parameters).
• Assignment / mapping of EN mortar strength classes to German mortar groups used in DIN 1053.
• Marking and conformity rules to allow direct use of CE‑marked mortars in masonry without extra national processing rules.
• Requirements affecting fresh and hardened mortar properties (e.g., dry bulk density considerations for certain mortar types were later revised in 2007 edition).

These topics reflect the Vornorm's role as a national complement to the harmonized product standard.

Typical use and users

Primary users are mortar and construction product manufacturers, product certification bodies, testing laboratories, specifiers (architects and engineers), and masonry contractors who need to understand which declared mortar properties allow direct use in German masonry practice. Regulatory and standards committees use the document as a reference when aligning product declarations with national application rules.

Related standards

Key related standards and documents include DIN EN 998‑2 (Specification for masonry mortars — product standard), DIN 1053‑1 / ‑3 / ‑4 (rules for masonry design and execution), subsequent editions DIN V 18580:2007‑03 (replacement edition), and later consolidated standards such as DIN 18580 (2019) and application rules in DIN 20000‑412. The Vornorm served as an intermediate national specification until later replacements and consolidations.

Keywords

masonry mortar; special masonry mortar; Mauermörtel; Vornorm; DIN V 18580; CE‑marked mortar; DIN EN 998‑2; DIN 1053; mortar groups; declaration; conformity; dry bulk density.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: DIN V 18580:2004‑03 is a German pre‑standard (Vornorm) titled "Mauermörtel mit besonderen Eigenschaften" (Special masonry mortar) that specifies extra declared properties and national rules for CE‑marked masonry mortars so they can be applied directly in masonry conforming to DIN 1053 series.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers additional declaration requirements, assignment of mortar groups, marking and conformity considerations, and property requirements not fully addressed by the harmonized European product standard DIN EN 998‑2, specifically to meet German masonry application needs.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers of masonry mortars, certification and testing bodies, architects and engineers specifying mortars, and masonry contractors — essentially stakeholders who need clarity on which CE‑marked mortars are suitable for direct use in German masonry practice.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: DIN V 18580:2004‑03 was withdrawn and replaced by a later edition (DIN V 18580:2007‑03). Subsequent consolidation and updates led to publication of DIN 18580 (2019) and related application rules in DIN 20000‑412; therefore the 2004 Vornorm is superseded and not current for normative use.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is connected to the family of masonry and mortar standards (notably DIN EN 998‑2 and the DIN 1053 series for masonry). The Vornorm sat alongside national application documents (e.g., DIN V 20000‑412) and later was incorporated into updated national standards (DIN 18580 and DIN 20000‑412).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Masonry mortar, special masonry mortar, Vornorm, CE marking, DIN EN 998‑2, DIN 1053, mortar groups, declaration, conformity, dry bulk density.