EN 12188:1999
(Main)Products and systems for the protection and repair of concrete structures - Test methods - Determination of adhesion steel-to-steel for characterisation of structural bonding agents
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard describes a method for the characterisation of structural polymer based bonding agents for use in applications such as steel plate structural bonding for the strenghtening of concrete structures. It involves the determination of the slant shear strength and the pull-off strength.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 18-May-1999
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 104 - Concrete ( performance, production, placing and compliance criteria )
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 104/SC 8/WG 3 - Bonding
- Current Stage
- 9020 - Submission to 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 15-Jul-2026
- Completion Date
- 15-Jul-2026
- 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
Not Harmonized89/106/EEC - Construction products
Overview
EN 12188:1999 (CEN) specifies test methods for the characterisation of polymer-based structural bonding agents by determining adhesion steel-to-steel. The standard is intended for bonding systems used in structural applications such as steel plate bonding for the strengthening and repair of concrete structures. Test outcomes include slant shear strength and pull-off strength, which help assess the mechanical performance and suitability of adhesives for load-bearing repairs.
Key Topics
- Scope and purpose
- Characterisation of structural bonding agents used in concrete strengthening and repair.
- Focus on steel-to-steel adhesion as a proxy for performance in bonded steel plate applications.
- Test methods
- Determination of slant shear strength to evaluate shear performance of the bonded joint.
- Determination of pull-off strength to assess tensile adhesion between steel substrates.
- Material target
- Polymer-based bonding agents (epoxy and similar structural adhesives) intended for construction-strength bonding.
- Quality and performance indicators
- Use of measured adhesion values (slant shear, pull-off) for product comparison, specification, and quality control.
Applications
- Structural strengthening of concrete members using bonded steel plates (external reinforcement).
- Evaluation and selection of structural adhesives by manufacturers, testing laboratories, and material specifiers.
- Quality assurance and acceptance testing on site or in the laboratory for repair systems applied to bridges, buildings, and civil infrastructure.
- Comparative performance testing during product development and certification for concrete repair systems.
Who Uses This Standard
- Structural and civil engineers specifying bonding agents for strengthening or retrofit projects.
- Materials and testing laboratories conducting adhesion tests and producing certification data.
- Adhesive manufacturers developing or validating polymer-based structural bonding agents.
- Contractors and inspection bodies responsible for quality control of bonded repair works.
Related Standards
- EN 12188:1999 is part of the broader body of standards covering products and systems for protection and repair of concrete structures. National adoptions (for example SIST EN 12188:2000) reflect CEN implementation. Other complementary standards include the EN 1504 series for concrete repair products and methods.
Keywords: EN 12188:1999, adhesion steel-to-steel, structural bonding agents, slant shear, pull-off strength, polymer-based adhesives, steel plate bonding, concrete repair, CEN.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12188:1999 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Products and systems for the protection and repair of concrete structures - Test methods - Determination of adhesion steel-to-steel for characterisation of structural bonding agents". This standard covers: This European Standard describes a method for the characterisation of structural polymer based bonding agents for use in applications such as steel plate structural bonding for the strenghtening of concrete structures. It involves the determination of the slant shear strength and the pull-off strength.
This European Standard describes a method for the characterisation of structural polymer based bonding agents for use in applications such as steel plate structural bonding for the strenghtening of concrete structures. It involves the determination of the slant shear strength and the pull-off strength.
EN 12188:1999 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.080.40 - Concrete structures. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12188:1999 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 4624:2023, EN 1542:1999, EN 1504-4:2004. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 12188:1999 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/128. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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