EN 1353:1996

• Abstract:

  This European Standard specifies the procedure for the determination of the moisture content of prefabricated components of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC).

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 10-Dec-1996
• Withdrawal Date: 29-Jun-1997
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 177 - Prefabricated reinforced components of autoclaved aerated concrete or light-weight aggregate concret
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 177/WG 3 - Test methods
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Completion Date: 15-Mar-2022
• Directive: Harmonized Standard305/2011 - 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:

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  Not Harmonized89/106/EEC - Construction products
• Ref Project: SIST EN 1353:2001 - Determination of moisture content of autoclaved aerated concrete

• Referred By: EN 1739:2007 - Determination of shear strength for in-plane forces of joints between prefabricated components of autoclaved aerated concrete or lightweight aggregate concrete with open structure
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 1738:1998 - Determination of steel stresses in unloaded reinforced components made of autoclaved aerated concrete
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 1742:1998 - Determination of shear strength between different layers of multilayer components made of autoclaved aerated concrete or lightweight aggregate concrete with open structure
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 15304:2010 - Determination of the freeze-thaw resistance of autoclaved aerated concrete
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 1740:1998 - Performance test for prefabricated reinforced components made of autoclaved aerated concrete or lightweight aggregate concrete with open structure under predominantly longitudinal load (vertical components)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 679:2005 - Determination of the compressive strength of autoclaved aerated concrete
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 1741:1998 - Determination of shear strength for out-of-plane forces of joints between prefabricated components made of autoclaved aerated concrete or lightweight aggregate concrete with open structure
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 12269-2:2010 - Determination of the bond behaviour between reinforcing steel and autoclaved aerated concrete by the beam test - Part 2: Long term test
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026

Overview

EN 1353:1996 - Determination of moisture content of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) - is a European Standard published by CEN. The standard defines the procedure for determining moisture content of prefabricated components made from autoclaved aerated concrete. It has been adopted by national bodies (for example, SIST EN 1353:2001 in Slovenia) and is classified under ICS 91.100.30 (Concrete and concrete products).

Key topics and requirements

EN 1353:1996 focuses on standardized, repeatable measurement of moisture content in AAC. Key technical topics typically addressed in the standard include:

• Scope and definitions relevant to moisture measurement for prefabricated AAC components.
• Sampling and specimen selection to ensure representative testing of prefabricated elements.
• Specimen preparation and conditioning prior to measurement to control variables.
• Measurement procedure for determining moisture content and the method for calculating results.
• Expression and reporting of results, including how moisture content is presented and recorded.
• Accuracy, repeatability and documentation requirements to support quality control and traceability. Note: this listing reflects the standard’s thematic content; consult the official EN 1353 document for exact procedural steps and measurement conventions.

Applications and who uses it

EN 1353:1996 is used where reliable moisture data for AAC prefabricated components is required:

• AAC manufacturers - for production quality control and batch verification.
• Construction materials testing laboratories - to provide accredited moisture measurements.
• Specifiers, architects and structural engineers - to assess suitability of AAC elements for indoor/outdoor use and finishing.
• Contractors and installers - to verify drying state prior to assembly, plastering or cladding.
• Regulatory bodies and certification schemes - to demonstrate compliance with performance criteria and building regulations. Accurate moisture content measurement helps avoid issues such as poor adhesion of finishes, dimensional instability, and reduced thermal performance.

Related standards and classification

• Classified under ICS 91.100.30 (Concrete and concrete products).
• National adoptions (e.g., SIST EN 1353:2001) reflect EN 1353:1996 in local standards catalogs. For precise procedural details, sampling sizes, conditioning times and reporting formats, obtain the official EN 1353:1996 text from CEN or your national standards body.

Keywords: EN 1353, autoclaved aerated concrete, AAC, moisture content, moisture testing, prefabricated AAC, CEN standard, concrete products, quality control.

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