EN 14223:2017

Flexible sheets for waterproofing - Waterproofing of concrete bridge decks and other concrete surfaces trafficable by vehicles - Determination of water absorption

This European Standard specifies a test method for the determination of water absorption in reinforced bitumen sheets which could influence the functional behaviour of these sheets.
NOTE   It is primarily the reinforcement's ability to absorb water which is examined by this test.

Abdichtungsbahnen - Abdichtung von Betonbrücken und anderen Verkehrsflächen aus Beton - Bestimmung der Wasserabsorption

Diese Europäische Norm legt ein Prüfverfahren zur Bestimmung der Wasserabsorption von Abdichtungsbahnen fest, die das Funktionsvermögen solcher Bahnen beeinträchtigen könnte.
ANMERKUNG Es ist hauptsächlich die Fähigkeit der Trägereinlage zur Aufnahme und Einlagerung von Wasser, die bei dieser Prüfung untersucht wird.

Feuilles souples d'étanchéité - Étanchéité des tabliers de ponts en béton et autres surfaces en béton circulables par les véhicules - Détermination de l'absorption d'eau

La présente Norme européenne spécifie une méthode d'essai permettant de déterminer comment l'absorption d'eau dans les feuilles d'étanchéité pourrait avoir une influence sur le comportement fonctionnel de ces feuilles.
NOTE Cet essai évalue principalement l'aptitude de l'armature à absorber l'eau.

Hidroizolacijski trakovi - Hidroizolacija betonskih premostitvenih objektov in drugih betonskih povoznih površin - Določanje sposobnosti vpijanja vode

Ta evropski standard določa preskusno metodo za določanje sposobnosti vpijanja vode pri ojačenih hidroizolacijskih bitumenskih trakovih, ki lahko vpliva na funkcionalnost teh trakov.
OPOMBA: Gre predvsem za zmožnost vpijanja vode pri ojačitvi, kar je predmet tega preskusa.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 28-Mar-2017
• Withdrawal Date: 29-Sep-2017
• ICS: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 254 - Flexible sheets for water proofing
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 254/WG 6 - Bridge deck waterproofing
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 26-Jan-2024
• 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
• Mandate: M/124 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on road construction products
• Ref Project: SIST EN 14223:2017 - Flexible sheets for waterproofing - Waterproofing of concrete bridge decks and other concrete surfaces trafficable by vehicles - Determination of water absorption

Relations

• Replaces: EN 14223:2005 - Flexible sheets for waterproofing - Waterproofing of concrete bridge decks and other concrete surfaces trafficable by vehicles - Determination of water absorption
• Effective Date: 08-Jun-2022

Overview

EN 14223:2017 (CEN) - "Flexible sheets for waterproofing - Waterproofing of concrete bridge decks and other concrete surfaces trafficable by vehicles - Determination of water absorption" defines a standardized laboratory test method to measure the water absorption of reinforced waterproofing sheets (historically bitumen sheets). The standard focuses primarily on the reinforcement’s ability to absorb water, a factor that can influence the long‑term functional behaviour of waterproofing membranes used on bridge decks and other trafficked concrete surfaces.

Key topics and requirements

• Scope: Test method for water absorption of reinforced waterproofing sheets (reinforcement absorption is primary focus).
• Specimen sampling: Take specimens in accordance with EN 13416; cut five test specimens 200 × 200 mm (±1 mm) from the roll, at least 1 m from roll ends and 100 mm from sheet edges.
• Preparation: Remove loose mineral surfacing gently with a steel wire brush; remove protective films as per EN 1109 when applicable.
• Drying & conditioning: Dry for 24 h ± 30 min at 50 ± 3 °C, then condition 1 h ± 5 min at 23 ± 3 °C and 50 ± 5 % RH. Specimens are hung vertically with ≥20 mm spacing.
• Immersion procedure: Weigh specimen (m1), immerse vertically in distilled or de‑ionized water for 28 days ± 4 h at 23 ± 3 °C, ensuring full coverage. After immersion air‑dry 5 h ± 5 min at 23 ± 3 °C and 50 ± 5 % RH, then reweigh (m2).
• Calculation: Water absorption w (%) = (m2 − m1) / m1 × 100. Record mean of five specimens.
• Precision: Repeatability and reproducibility expressed as functions of w:
  • r = 0.0995·w + 0.0766
  • R = 0.1540·w + 0.1048
  • Repeat test if wmax − wmin > 0.3098·wmean + 0.2385.
    Precision data are based on round‑robin tests for water absorption values between 0.2 % and 5.1 % and currently for bitumen sheets only.

Applications and users

• Practical for: manufacturers of reinforced waterproofing sheets, independent testing laboratories, quality control teams, bridge engineers, specifiers, contractors and procurement authorities.
• Use cases: product qualification, production quality control, performance verification for bridge deck waterproofing systems, compliance with project specifications and tender documentation.
• Benefits: consistent measurement of reinforcement water uptake helps predict membrane behaviour under trafficable, wet conditions and supports durable waterproofing design.

Related standards

• EN 1109 (flexibility at low temperature)
• EN 13416 (sampling rules)
• EN 14695 / prEN 17048 (definitions and characteristics for reinforced sheets)
• ISO 5725‑2 (precision/reproducibility methodology)

Keywords: EN 14223:2017, waterproofing, flexible sheets, water absorption, reinforced bitumen sheets, bridge decks, test method, CEN.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Abdichtungsbahnen - Abdichtung von Betonbrücken und anderen Verkehrsflächen aus Beton - Bestimmung der WasserabsorptionFeuilles souples d'étanchéité - Étanchéité des tabliers de ponts en béton et autres surfaces en béton circulables par les véhicules - Détermination de l'absorption d'eauFlexible sheets for waterproofing - Waterproofing of concrete bridge decks and other concrete surfaces trafficable by vehicles - Determination of water absorption91.100.50Veziva. Tesnilni materialiBinders. Sealing materialsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14223:2017SIST EN 14223:2017en,fr,de01-september-2017SIST EN 14223:2017SLOVENSKI
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