SIST EN 13057:2002

Products and systems for the protection and repair of concrete structures - Test methods - Determination of resistance of capillary absorption

This European Standard is one of a series dealing with products and systems for the protection and repair of concrete structures. It specifies a method for determining the resistance to water absorption of repair products and systems, as defined in EN 1504-3 .
The method is based on measuring the increase in weight due to capillary absorption of water over a fixed time interval. The weight of water absorbed is expressed as a coefficient, indicating the tendency of the specimen to imbibe water by capillary action without external pressure applied.

Produkte und Systeme für den Schutz und die Instandsetzung von Betontragwerken - Prüfverfahren - Bestimmung der kapillaren Wasseraufnahme

Diese Europäische Norm enthält Festlegungen für ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der kapillaren Wasseraufnahme von Produkten und Systemen für den Schutz und die Instandsetzung von Beton.

Produits et systemes pour la protection et la réparation des structures en béton - Méthodes d'essai - Détermination de l'absorption capillaire

La présente norme européenne fait partie d'une série de normes traitant des produits et des systèmes de protection et de réparation des structures en béton. Elle spécifie une méthode pour déterminer l'absorption d'eau des produits et des systèmes de réparation, tels que décrits dans l'EN 1504-3 ) .
La méthode s'appuie sur le mesurage de l'augmentation de poids due à l'absorption capillaire d'eau pendant un intervalle de temps déterminé. Le poids de l'eau absorbée est exprimé en tant que coefficient indiquant la tendance de l'éprouvette à s'imprégner d'eau par action capillaire sans aucune pression extérieure.

Proizvodi in sistemi za zaščito in popravilo betonskih konstrukcij - Preskusne metode - Določevanje kapilarne vpojnosti

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2002
• ICS: 91.080.40 - Concrete structures
• Technical Committee: BBB - Concrete, reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Nov-2002
• Due Date: 01-Nov-2002
• Completion Date: 01-Nov-2002
• 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
• Directive: 89/106/EEC - Construction products
• Mandate: M/128 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on products for concrete, mortar and grout
• Ref Project: EN 13057:2002 - Products and systems for the protection and repair of concrete structures - Test methods - Determination of resistance of capillary absorption

Overview

SIST EN 13057:2002 is a European Standard developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) that specifies standardized test methods to determine the resistance of repair products and systems for concrete structures to capillary absorption. This standard is part of a comprehensive series focused on the protection and repair of concrete constructions, ensuring durability and performance under exposure to moisture.

The standard defines a method to measure water uptake by capillary action, expressed through a sorption coefficient, which quantifies the tendency of concrete repair materials to imbibe water through their pore structure without external pressure. This test method is vital for assessing the long-term effectiveness of repair products in preventing water ingress, which can lead to degradation of concrete.

Key Topics

• Scope: Evaluation of water absorption resistance of repair mortars, grouts, or concrete systems as per EN 1504-3.
• Test Principle: Measurement of weight increase in 100 mm diameter specimens due to water absorbed by capillary action during fixed intervals.
• Specimen Preparation: Use of cylindrical mortar or concrete specimens, trowelled or saw-cut test faces, cured under controlled laboratory conditions.
• Test Environment: Standard laboratory climate of (21 ± 2) °C temperature and 60 ± 10% relative humidity.
• Equipment Requirements: Moulds for specimen production, balance with 0.01 g accuracy, ventilated oven, water immersion tray with knife-edge supports, stopwatch, and mixers compliant with EN 196-1.
• Test Procedure:
  • Conditioning specimens by drying to constant weight.
  • Partial water immersion (2 ± 1 mm) of specimen face in demineralized water.
  • Sequential mass measurements at intervals ranging from minutes to 24 hours.
• Data Analysis:
  • Calculation of water uptake per unit area (kg/m²) vs. square root of time (h^0.5).
  • Determination of sorption coefficient (S) as the slope of the linear portion of absorption graph.
  • Optional calculation of resistance coefficient (R) to describe depth penetration of water in specimens.
• Reporting: Detailed documentation including methodology, specimen data, environmental conditions, test results with graphical representation, and conformity assessment.

Applications

• Concrete Repair Quality Control: This testing standard is essential to verify that repair materials meet established durability requirements, specifically resistance to water ingress by capillarity.
• Structural Integrity Assessment: Helps engineers evaluate repair systems before application, ensuring long-term protection of concrete structures against moisture-related deterioration such as freeze-thaw damage and corrosion of embedded reinforcement.
• Material Development and Certification: Manufacturers use EN 13057 results to substantiate product claims aligned with EN 1504 series requirements and to demonstrate conformity with European standards.
• Infrastructure Maintenance: Relevant for projects involving bridges, tunnels, dams, and buildings where concrete protection from moisture is critical.

Related Standards

• EN 1504-3: Defines requirements for structural and non-structural concrete repair - EN 13057 supports testing of materials covered in this standard.
• EN 196-1: Specifies methods for testing cement, including strength determination, used for specimen preparation.
• EN 1015-7: Covers mortar air content measurement, important for characterizing repair mortars under test.
• EN 1766: Provides reference concrete for testing protection and repair product performance.
• EN 206-1: Concrete specification and conformity standard, underpinning concrete material quality control.
• ISO 556: Defines standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing specimens, referenced for climatic control during tests.

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Keywords: SIST EN 13057:2002, capillary absorption test, concrete repair standards, water absorption resistance, concrete protection products, durability testing, repair mortar testing, sorption coefficient, resistance coefficient, concrete structure maintenance, European concrete standards.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Produkte und Systeme für den Schutz und die Instandsetzung von Betontragwerken - Prüfverfahren - Bestimmung der kapillaren WasseraufnahmeProduits et systemes pour la protection et la réparation des structures en béton - Méthodes d'essai - Détermination de l'absorption capillaireProducts and systems for the protection and repair of concrete structures - Test methods - Determination of resistance of capillary absorption91.080.40Betonske konstrukcijeConcrete structuresICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13057:2002SIST EN 13057:2002en01-november-2002SIST EN 13057:2002SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13057May 2002ICS 91.080.40English versionProducts and systems for the protection and repair of concretestructures - Test methods - Determination of resistance ofcapillary absorptionProduits et systèmes pour la protection et la réparation desstructures en béton - Méthodes d'essai - Détermination del'absorption capillaireProdukte und Systeme für den Schutz und dieInstandsetzung von Betontragwerken - Prüfverfahren -Bestimmung der kapillaren WasseraufnahmeThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 4 January 2002.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the 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 translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
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