EN 13396:2004

Products and systems for the protection and repair of concrete structures - Test methods - Measurement of chloride ion ingress

This European Standard specifies a method for determining the resistance to chloride ion penetration of hardened CC or PCC repair products and systems for the protection and repair of concrete, as defined in prEN 1504-3.
The provisions of the standard are applicable to cementitious grouts, mortars and concretes with a maximum aggregate size of 20 mm.

Produkte und Systeme für den Schutz und die Instandsetzung von Betontragwerken - Prüfverfahren - Messung des Eindringens von Chloridionen

Diese Europäische Norm legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung des Widerstands von erhärteten CC- oder PC-Produkten und -Systemen für den Schutz und die Instandsetzung von Beton, wie sie in prEN 1504-3 definiert sind, gegen das Eindringen von Chloridionen fest.
Die Festlegungen dieser Norm gelten für zementartige Einpressmörtel, Mörtel und Betone mit einem Größt-korn der Gesteinskörnung von 20 mm.

Produits et systèmes de protection et de réparation des structures en béton - Méthodes d'essai - Mesurage de la pénétration d'ions chlorure

La présente Norme européenne spécifie une méthode permettant de déterminer la pénétration d'ions chlorure dans les produits et systèmes de réparation durcis, à base de ciment hydraulique, PC et PCC, destinés à la protection et la réparation du béton, définies dans Le prEN 1504-3
Les dispositions de la présente norme sont applicables aux coulis, mortiers et bétons de ciment dont les granulats ont une taille maximale de 20 mm.

Proizvodi in sistemi za zaščito in popravilo betonskih konstrukcij – Preskusne metode – Merjenje vstopa kloridnih ionov

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 15-Jun-2004
• ICS: 91.080.40 - Concrete structures
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 104 - Concrete ( performance, production, placing and compliance criteria )
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 104/SC 8/WG 1 - Surface protection systems
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 18-Jun-2021
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Directive: 305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
• Directive: 89/106/EEC - Construction products
• Mandate: M/128 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on products for concrete, mortar and grout
• Ref Project: SIST EN 13396:2004 - Products and systems for the protection and repair of concrete structures - Test methods - Measurement of chloride ion ingress

Overview

EN 13396:2004 is a CEN European Standard that specifies a test method for the measurement of chloride ion ingress into hardened repair products and systems used for concrete protection and repair. The standard applies to hardened CC or PCC repair materials (as defined in prEN 1504-3) and is intended to assess the resistance to chloride ion penetration - a key factor in reinforcement corrosion and durability of repaired concrete structures. The provisions cover cementitious grouts, mortars and concretes with a maximum aggregate size of 20 mm.

Key Topics

• Scope and applicability: Defines which repair products and systems the test method covers (hardened CC/PCC materials and cementitious grouts, mortars, concretes ≤ 20 mm aggregate).
• Objective: Measurement of chloride ion ingress to quantify a product’s resistance to chloride penetration and support durability assessment.
• Test method focus: Provides a standardized approach for determining chloride ingress for repair materials so results are comparable between products and laboratories.
• Reporting and interpretation: Requires documented results that can be used for product evaluation, specification compliance and comparative performance assessments.
• Normative references: Connects directly to prEN 1504-3 (repair products/systems) and other relevant CEN documents for repair and protection of concrete.

Applications

EN 13396:2004 is practical for professionals involved in concrete repair, durability assessment and specification:

• Manufacturers of cementitious repair mortars, grouts and concretes - to characterize and demonstrate chloride resistance of their products.
• Independent testing laboratories - to provide standardized, reproducible test results for clients and regulatory compliance.
• Specifiers and consulting engineers - to select repair materials with appropriate resistance to chloride ingress for marine, de-icing salt or chloride-exposed structures.
• Contractors and applicators - to validate product performance for specific repair systems.
• Asset owners and infrastructure managers - to assess remaining service life, prioritize interventions and reduce risk of reinforcement corrosion.

Benefits include improved material selection, clearer compliance claims for repair products, and enhanced planning for long-term durability of repaired concrete structures.

Related Standards

• prEN 1504-3 - defines CC/PCC repair product types and performance requirements for concrete repair systems (directly referenced in EN 13396:2004).
• EN 1504 series - broader framework for products and systems for protection and repair of concrete structures.

Keywords: EN 13396, chloride ion ingress, concrete repair, cementitious mortars, PCC, CC, test method, durability, prEN 1504-3, chloride penetration resistance.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Produkte und Systeme für den Schutz und die Instandsetzung von Betontragwerken - Prüfverfahren - Messung des Eindringens von ChloridionenProduits et systemes de protection et de réparation des structures en béton - Méthodes d'essai - Mesurage de la pénétration d'ions chlorureProducts and systems for the protection and repair of concrete structures - Test methods -
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