SIST EN 13863-5:2024

Concrete pavements - Part 5: Determination of the bond stress of dowels to be used in concrete pavements

This document specifies a method for the determination of the bond stress of dowels in concrete pavements.

Fahrbahnbefestigungen aus Beton - Teil 5: Bestimmung der Bindungsspannung von Dübeln für Fahrbahnbefestigungen aus Beton

Dieses Dokument legt ein Verfahren für die Bestimmung der Verbundspannung von Dübeln für Fahrbahnbefestigungen aus Beton fest.

Chaussées en béton - Partie 5 : Détermination de la contrainte d'adhérence de goujons à utiliser dans les chaussées en béton

Le présent document spécifie une méthode de détermination de la contrainte d’adhérence de goujons dans les chaussées en béton.

Betonska vozišča - 5. del: Določanje sprijemne napetosti moznikov v betonskih voziščnih konstrukcijah

Ta dokument določa metodo za določanje sprijemne napetosti moznikov v betonskih voziščnih konstrukcijah.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 30-Mar-2022
• Publication Date: 08-May-2024
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• ICS: 93.080.20 - Road construction materials
• Technical Committee: CES - Roads
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 10-Apr-2024
• Due Date: 15-Jun-2024
• Completion Date: 09-May-2024
• Ref Project: EN 13863-5:2024 - Concrete pavements - Part 5: Determination of the bond stress of dowels to be used in concrete pavements

Relations

• Refers: SIST EN 206-2:2026 - Concrete - Specification, performance, production and conformity - Part 2: Conformity assessment and certification
• Effective Date: 11-Mar-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 206-1:2026 - Concrete - Specification, performance, production and conformity - Part 1: Performance, requirements, factory production control and assessment criteria for individual values
• Effective Date: 11-Mar-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 197-1:2011 - Cement - Part 1: Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common cements
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 12390-3:2019 - Testing hardened concrete - Part 3: Compressive strength of test specimens
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 206:2013+A2:2021 - Concrete - Specification, performance, production and conformity
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 12390-4:2025 - Testing hardened concrete - Part 4: Compressive strength - Specification for testing machines
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 12390-2:2019 - Testing hardened concrete - Part 2: Making and curing specimens for strength tests
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026

Overview

SIST EN 13863-5:2024 is a European Standard developed by CEN that specifies a method for the determination of the bond stress of dowels used in concrete pavements. Dowels play a critical role in concrete road construction, as they transfer loads across joints and ensure structural continuity. Accurate measurement of bond stress is essential for assessing the performance and durability of dowel-concrete interfaces in pavements, contributing to the longevity and safety of road infrastructures.

This part of the EN 13863 series sets out a standardized procedure, ensuring consistency and reliability in testing across Europe and supporting quality assurance in both the manufacture of dowels and the construction of concrete pavements.

Key Topics

• Purpose of the Standard

  • Defines procedures for determining the bond stress between dowels and concrete pavement material.
  • Facilitates uniform testing methods for manufacturers, laboratories, and infrastructure contractors.

• Test Procedure Highlights

  • The dowels are cast into concrete blocks and subjected to controlled pull-out tests.
  • The key measurement is the maximum pull-out force required at specific displacement intervals.
  • Several cycles of loading and measurement are performed, and critical data such as geometry, force, and displacement are recorded and analyzed.

• Reporting Requirements

  • The test report includes dowel identification, concrete type and strength, casting and testing dates, dimensions, force-displacement data, visible coating damage, and calculated bond stresses.

• Terms and Definitions

  • Bond stress, pull-out force, coating thickness, and pull-out distance are clearly defined to avoid ambiguity.
  • Symbols and formulae for calculations are standardized.

Applications

• Quality Control in Dowel Manufacturing

  • Ensures dowels meet required bonding and strength criteria before installation in concrete pavements.
  • Supports selection of appropriate dowel materials and coatings for optimal performance.

• Pavement Design and Construction

  • Enables engineers and contractors to verify dowel performance under realistic conditions, improving overall pavement reliability and lifespan.
  • Aids in the design of dowel-concrete systems that minimize joint faulting and enhance load transfer efficiency.

• Infrastructure Assessment and Maintenance

  • Provides a reference method for evaluating bond stress in both new and existing concrete pavements, supporting decisions for maintenance or rehabilitation.

• Harmonization Across Europe

  • Facilitates the use of consistent testing methods across member states, ensuring comparability of results and facilitating trade of construction products.

Related Standards

SIST EN 13863-5:2024 is part of a comprehensive suite dedicated to concrete pavement testing. Other key standards include:

• EN 13863-1: Determination of pavement thickness by survey method.
• EN 13863-2: Testing the bond between layers in concrete pavements.
• EN 13863-3: Determination of thickness from concrete cores.
• EN 13863-4: Testing wear resistance to studded tyres.
• EN 13863-6: Determination of the tensile strength of concrete on cylindrical discs.
• EN 197-1: Composition and specifications for common cements.
• EN 206: Concrete - Specification, performance, production, and conformity.
• EN 12390 series: Testing hardened concrete, including specimen preparation and compressive strength methods.

SIST EN 13863-5:2024 provides valuable, standardized procedures for assessing dowel bond stress in concrete pavements, supporting robust performance and safety in road construction and maintenance across Europe.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2024
Betonska vozišča - 5. del: Določanje sprijemne napetosti moznikov v betonskih
voziščnih konstrukcijah
Concrete pavements - Part 5: Determination of the bond stress of dowels to be used in
concrete pavements
Fahrbahnbefestigungen aus Beton - Teil 5: Bestimmung der Bindungsspannung von
Dübeln für Fahrbahnbefestigungen aus Beton
Chaussées en béton - Partie 5 : Détermination de la contrainte d'adhérence de goujons
à utiliser dans les chaussées en béton
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13863-5:2024
ICS:
91.100.30 Beton in betonski izdelki Concrete and concrete
products
93.080.20 Materiali za gradnjo cest Road construction materials
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 13863-5
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
March 2024
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 93.080.20
English Version
Concrete pavements - Part 5: Determination of the bond
stress of dowels to be used in concrete pavements
Chaussées en béton - Partie 5 : Détermination de la Fahrbahnbefestigungen aus Beton - Teil 5:
contrainte d'adhérence de goujons à utiliser dans les Bestimmung der Verbundspannung von Dübeln für
chaussées en béton Fahrbahnbefestigungen aus Beton
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 12 February 2024.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms, definitions and symbols . 4
3.1 Terms and definitions . 4
3.2 Symbols . 4
4 Principle . 5
5 Apparatus . 5
5.1 Apparatus for production of the test specimens . 5
5.2 Load equipment . 5
6 Test specimen . 6
6.1 Dowels . 6
6.2 Concrete . 6
6.3 Test specimen . 6
7 Procedure . 6
7.1 Dimensions of the dowels . 6
7.2 Procedure of load application . 8
8 Calculation and presentation of the test result . 8
8.1 Test result . 8
8.2 Precision . 8
9 Report . 8
Annex A (informative) Determination of the dowel dimensions. 10

European foreword
This document (EN 13863-5:2024) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 227 “Road
materials”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by September 2024, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by September 2024.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
EN 13863, Concrete pavements, is currently composed with the following parts:
— Part 1: Test method for the determination of the thickness of a concrete pavement by survey method
— Part 2: Test method for the determination of the bond between two layers
— Part 3: Test methods for the determination of the thickness of a concrete pavement from cores
— Part 4: Test methods for the determination of wear resistance of concrete pavements to studded tyres
— Part 5: Determination of the bond stress of dowels to be used in concrete pavements
— Part 6: Test method for the determination of the tensile strength of concrete on cylindrical discs
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North
Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the United
Kingdom.
1 Scope
This document specifies a method for the determination of the bond stress of dowels in concrete
pavements.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 197-1, Cement — Part 1: Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common cements
EN 206, Concrete — Specification, performance, production and conformity
EN 12390-2, Testing hardened concrete — Part 2: Making and curing specimens for strength tests
EN 12390-3, Testing hardened concrete — Part 3: Compressive strength of test specimens
EN 12390-4, Testing hardened concrete — Part 4: Compressive strength — Specification for testi
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