SIST EN ISO 12570:2001
(Main)Hygrothermal performance of building materials and products - Determination of moisture content by drying at elevated temperature (ISO 12570:2000)
Hygrothermal performance of building materials and products - Determination of moisture content by drying at elevated temperature (ISO 12570:2000)
This standard, which is applicable to porous water permeable materials, specifies a general method for determining the free water content of building materials by drying at elevated temperature. The standard does not specify the method for sampling.
Wärme- und feuchtetechnisches Verhalten von Baustoffen und Bauprodukten - Bestimmung des Feuchtegehaltes durch Trocknen bei erhöhter Temperatur (ISO 12570:2000)
Diese Norm, die auf poröse, wasserdurchlässige Baustoffe anwendbar ist, legt das Referenzverfahren zur Bestimmung des Feuchtegehaltes an freiem Wasser in Baustoffen durch Trocknen bei erhöhter Temperatur fest. Die Norm legt keine Probenentnahme fest.
Performance hygrothermique des matériaux et produits pour le bâtiment - Détermination du taux d'humidité par séchage a chaud (ISO 12570:2000)
La présente norme, qui s'applique aux matériaux poreux perméables à l'eau, prescrit une méthode générale pour déterminer la teneur en eau libre des matériaux utilisés dans le bâtiment par séchage à chaud. La présente norme ne spécifie pas la méthode d'échantillonnage.
Higrotermalne lastnosti gradbenih materialov in proizvodov - Ugotavljanje deleža vlage s sušenjem pri povišanih temperaturah (ISO 12570:2000)
Ta standard, ki se uporablja za porozne vodoprepustne materiale, določa splošno metodo za ugotavljanje deleža razpoložljive vlage v gradbenih materialih s sušenjem pri visoki temperaturi. Standard ne določa metode vzorčenja.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Aug-2001
- Technical Committee
- TOP - Thermal insulation
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Sep-2001
- Due Date
- 01-Sep-2001
- Completion Date
- 01-Sep-2001
- 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
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2018
- Effective Date
- 24-Oct-2011
Overview
SIST EN ISO 12570:2001 specifies a standardized method for determining the moisture content of building materials and products by drying at elevated temperatures. This international standard is relevant to porous, water-permeable construction materials and provides a general procedure to evaluate their free water content, a key factor in assessing hygrothermal performance. The standard is essential for manufacturers, laboratories, and professionals involved in the quality assessment and thermal evaluation of building materials.
Key Topics
- Scope of Application
Applies to a wide range of porous construction materials that can absorb and release moisture, such as bricks, concrete, and other mineral-based products. - Moisture Content Determination
Describes the general process for measuring moisture content by oven drying, which helps in quantifying the amount of free (evaporable) water present in a material sample. - Hygrothermal Performance
Focuses on the impact of moisture content on the thermal and hygroscopic (moisture-related) behavior of building materials. - Testing Conditions
Outlines the use of elevated temperature drying to accurately determine free water content, ensuring consistency and comparability of results. - Limitations
The standard does not specify the method for sampling, allowing flexibility based on material type and project requirements.
Applications
Accurately determining the moisture content in building materials is crucial for several practical purposes:
- Quality Assurance
Ensures that building products meet specified moisture limits before use or installation, which helps prevent issues such as warping, decay, or mold growth. - Product Development and Research
Supports manufacturers and researchers in analyzing the moisture-related properties of new or existing materials to refine product design and performance. - Thermal Performance Assessment
Provides reliable data needed for the calculation of insulation properties, energy efficiency, and overall hygrothermal performance of building envelopes. - Construction and Renovation
Assists construction professionals in selecting appropriate materials with optimal moisture characteristics for durable and efficient buildings. - Regulatory Compliance
Helps stakeholders demonstrate conformity with national and international building codes related to moisture and thermal performance.
Related Standards
For comprehensive evaluation and standardization, SIST EN ISO 12570:2001 is frequently used in conjunction with other hygrothermal and construction material standards, including:
- ISO 12571: Hygrothermal performance - Determination of hygroscopic sorption properties of building materials
- ISO 12572: Hygrothermal performance - Determination of water vapor transmission properties of building materials
- EN ISO 10456: Building materials and products - Hygrothermal properties - Tabulated design values and procedures for determining declared and design values
- ISO 15148: Hygrothermal performance - Determination of water absorption coefficient by partial immersion
By aligning with these interconnected standards, professionals ensure thorough and accurate assessment of building materials for safe, efficient, and sustainable construction practices.
Keywords: hygrothermal performance, moisture content, building materials, drying at elevated temperature, construction standards, SIST EN ISO 12570:2001, water content determination, building product testing
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 12570:2001 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Hygrothermal performance of building materials and products - Determination of moisture content by drying at elevated temperature (ISO 12570:2000)". This standard covers: This standard, which is applicable to porous water permeable materials, specifies a general method for determining the free water content of building materials by drying at elevated temperature. The standard does not specify the method for sampling.
This standard, which is applicable to porous water permeable materials, specifies a general method for determining the free water content of building materials by drying at elevated temperature. The standard does not specify the method for sampling.
SIST EN ISO 12570:2001 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.01 - Construction materials in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN ISO 12570:2001 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN ISO 9346:2008, SIST EN 16025-2:2013, SIST EN 13009:2001, SIST EN ISO 12570:2001/A2:2018, SIST EN ISO 12570:2001/A1:2013. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN ISO 12570:2001 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC. 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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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2001
Higrotermalne lastnosti gradbenih materialov in proizvodov - Ugotavljanje deleža
vlage s sušenjem pri povišanih temperaturah (ISO 12570:2000)
Hygrothermal performance of building materials and products - Determination of
moisture content by drying at elevated temperature (ISO 12570:2000)
Wärme- und feuchtetechnisches Verhalten von Baustoffen und Bauprodukten -
Bestimmung des Feuchtegehaltes durch Trocknen bei erhöhter Temperatur (ISO
12570:2000)
Performance hygrothermique des matériaux et produits pour le bâtiment - Détermination
du taux d'humidité par séchage a chaud (ISO 12570:2000)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 12570:2000
ICS:
91.100.01 Gradbeni materiali na Construction materials in
splošno general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
SIST
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