SIST EN 15651-4:2013
(Main)Sealants for non-structural use in joints in buildings and pedestrian walkways - Part 4: Sealants for pedestrian walkways
Sealants for non-structural use in joints in buildings and pedestrian walkways - Part 4: Sealants for pedestrian walkways
This European Standard specifies definitions and requirements for cold applied non-structural elastic sealants used for movement joints in floors in building construction for interior and exterior use. Areas of application are: floor joints designed for pedestrian walkways, public areas, movement joints between concrete slabs, areas with pedestrian load, areas used with trolleys, walkable floors, balconies, terraces, warehouses. NOTE Provisions on evaluation of conformity (i.e. Initial Type Testing and Factory Production Control) and marking of these products are given in EN 15651-5. Chemical containment, cold applied joint sealants for concrete pavements to be used in roads, airfields and sewage treatment plants, perimeter seals are excluded. This European Standard does not apply to non-structural sealants in any of non-paste form, to those used in pedestrian walkways.
Fugendichtstoffe für nicht tragende Anwendungen in Gebäuden und Fußgängerwegen - Teil 4: Fugendichtstoffe für Fußgängerwege
Dieses Europäische Norm legt Definitionen für und Anforderungen an kalt verarbeitbare, nicht tragende elastische Dichtstoffe fest, die im Hochbau, sowohl in Gebäuden als auch im Außenbereich, für Bewegungsfugen in Böden verwendet werden.
Anwendungsbereiche sind: für Fußgängerwege und öffentliche Bereiche ausgelegte Bodenfugen, Bewe-gungsfugen zwischen Betonplatten, Bereiche mit Lasten durch Fußgänger, durch Gepäckwagen/Kofferkulis belastete Bereiche, begehbare Böden, Balkone, Terrassen, Lagerhäuser.
ANMERKUNG Festlegungen zur Bewertung der Konformität (d. h. zur Erstprüfung sowie zur werkseigenen Produk-tionskontrolle) und zur Kennzeichnung dieser Produkte werden in EN 15651 5 angegeben.
Chemische Sicherheitsbereiche, kalt verarbeitbare Fugendichtstoffe für Betonfahrbahnen von Straßen, Flug-plätzen und Kläranlagen sowie Umfangsabdichtungen sind ausgeschlossen.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt nicht für nicht tragende, nicht plastische (nicht in pastöser Form vorliegende) Dichtstoffe, die für Fugen in Fußgängerwegen verwendet werden.
Mastics pour joints pour des usages non structuraux dans les constructions immobilières et pour chemins piétonniers - Partie 4: Mastics pour chemins piétonniers
La présente Norme Européenne spécifie les définitions et les exigences relatives aux mastics élastiques non structuraux appliqués à froid utilisés pour réaliser des joints dynamiques dans les planchers dans le domaine de la construction immobilière et prévus pour un usage intérieur ou extérieur.
Les domaines d’application sont les suivants : joints de planchers conçus pour les chemins piétonniers, lieux publics, joints dynamiques entre des dalles en béton, zones soumises à une charge piétonnière, zones où circulent des chariots, planchers à usage piétonnier, balcons, terrasses et entrepôts.
NOTE Les dispositions concernant l’évaluation de la conformité (à savoir l’essai de type initial et le contrôle de la production en usine) et le marquage de ces produits sont données dans le FprEN 15651-5.
Sont exclus les applications pour réservoirs de produits chimiques, les joints appliqués à froid pour les dalles en béton routières, pour les terrains d’aviation et les stations d’épurations.
La présente Norme Européenne ne s’applique pas aux mastics non structuraux sous une forme autre que pâteuse utilisés dans les chemins piétonniers.
Tesnilne mase za nekonstrukcijske stike v stavbah in na sprehajalnih površinah - 4. del: Tesnilne mase za sprehajalne površine
Ta evropski standard določa definicije in zahteve za hladno nanesene nekonstrukcijske elastične tesnilne mase, ki se uporabljajo za premikajoče stike na tleh pri gradnji stavb za notranjo in zunanjo uporabo. Področja uporabo so: talni stiki za sprehajalne površine, javne površine, premikajoči se stiki med betonskimi ploščami, površine z obremenitvijo pešcev, površine, na katerih se uporabljajo vozički, pohodna tla, balkoni, terase, skladišča. OPOMBA Določila o vrednotenju skladnosti (tj. začetni tipski preskusi in kontrola proizvodnje v obratu) in označevanju teh izdelkov so podana v standardu EN 15651-5. Hramba kemikalij, hladno nanesene tesnilne mase za stik betonskih površin na cestah, letalskih stezah in v napravah za čiščenje odplak ter obodne tesnilne mase niso vključene. Ta evropski standard se ne uporablja za nekonstrukcijske tesnilne mase, ki niso v obliki paste in tesnilne mase, ki se uporabljajo na sprehajalnih površinah.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Tesnilne mase za nekonstrukcijske stike v stavbah in na sprehajalnih površinah - 4. del: Tesnilne mase za sprehajalne površineFugendichtstoffe für nicht tragende Anwendungen in Gebäuden und Fußgängerwegen - Teil 4: Fugendichtstoffe für FußgängerwegeMastics pour joints pour des usages non structuraux dans les constructions immobilières et pour chemins piétonniers - Partie 4: Mastics pour chemins piétonniersSealants for non-structural use in joints in buildings and pedestrian walkways - Part 4: Sealants for pedestrian walkways91.100.50Veziva. Tesnilni materialiBinders. Sealing materialsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15651-4:2012SIST EN 15651-4:2013en,fr,de01-april-2013SIST EN 15651-4:2013SLOVENSKI
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SIST EN 15651-4:2013
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 15651-4
September 2012 ICS 91.100.50 Supersedes EN 15651-4:2010English Version
Sealants for non-structural use in joints in buildings and pedestrian walkways - Part 4: Sealants for pedestrian walkways Mastics pour joints pour des usages non structuraux dans les constructions immobilières et pour chemins piétonniers - Partie 4: Mastics pour chemins piétonniers
Fugendichtstoffe für nicht tragende Anwendungen in Gebäuden und Fußgängerwegen - Teil 4: Fugendichtstoffe für Fußgängerwege This European Standard was approved by CEN on 10 August 2012.
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EN 15651-4:2012 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword . 41Scope . 52Normative references . 53Terms and definitions . 64Requirements . 64.1Identification requirements . 64.1.1Short description of the sealant . 64.1.2Thermogravimetric test . 64.1.3Specific Gravity . 74.1.4Indentation hardness (Shore hardness) . 74.2Conditioning, test procedure and substrates . 74.2.1General . 74.2.2Classification. 74.3Performance requirements and test methods for non-structural sealants for pedestrian walkways . 84.3.1General . 84.3.2Sealants in pedestrian walkways used in cold climates . 94.4Additional performance requirements for exterior applications .124.4.1General .124.4.2Artificial weathering by UV-radiation .124.5Release of dangerous substances.134.6Reaction to fire .134.6.1General .134.6.2Mounting and fixing conditions for test samples.135Durability .166Sampling .167Evaluation of conformity .167.1General .167.2Initial type testing .167.3Factory production control .168Marking and labelling .16Annex A (informative)
Example on the frequency of tests for factory production control .17Annex B (normative)
Determination of the change of volume of self levelling cold applied joint sealants .18B.1Principle .18B.2Apparatus and materials .18B.3Preparation of test specimens .18B.4Test procedure .18B.5Calculation and expression of results .19B.5.1Change in mass .19B.5.2Change in volume .19Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of EU Construction Products Directive.20ZA.1Scope and relevant characteristics .20ZA.2Procedure for attestation of conformity of non-structural sealants for external and/or internal movement joints in floors .22ZA.2.1Systems of attestation of conformity .22ZA.2.2EC certificate of conformity and EC declaration of conformity .23ZA.3CE marking and labelling .25SIST EN 15651-4:2013
EN 15651-4:2012 (E) 3 ZA.3.1 General . 25ZA.3.2 CE marking on the packaging . 25ZA.3.3CE marking in the accompanying commercial documents . 26Bibliography . 28 SIST EN 15651-4:2013
EN 15651-4:2012 (E) 4 Foreword This document (EN 15651-4:2012) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 349 “Sealants for joints in building construction”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR. 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 March 2013, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by June 2014. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 15651-4:2010. This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Construction Products Directive (89/106/EC). For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document. This document is one of the product European Standards within the framework series of EN 15651 on Sealants for non-structural use in joints in buildings and pedestrian walkways, as follows: Part 1: Sealants for facade elements, Part 2: Sealants for glazing, Part 3: Sealants for sanitary joints, Part 4: Sealants for pedestrian walkways (this document), Part 5: Evaluation of conformity and marking. The following significant technical changes have been implemented in this new edition: an Annex ZA has been added; the clause on reaction to fire was improved. 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, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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EN 15651-4:2012 (E) 5 1 Scope
This European Standard specifies definitions and requirements for cold applied non-structural elastic sealants used for movement joints in floors in building construction for interior and exterior use.
Areas of application are: floor joints designed for pedestrian walkways, public areas, movement joints between concrete slabs, areas with pedestrian load, areas used with trolleys, walkable floors, balconies, terraces, warehouses.
NOTE Provisions on evaluation of conformity (i.e. Initial Type Testing and Factory Production Control) and marking of these products are given in EN 15651-5. Chemical containment, cold applied joint sealants for concrete pavements to be used in roads, airfields and sewage treatment plants, perimeter seals are excluded. This European Standard does not apply to non-structural sealants in any of non-paste form, to those used in pedestrian walkways.
2 Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 13238, Reaction to fire tests for building products — Conditioning procedures and general rules for selection of substrates EN 13501-1:2007+A1, Fire classification of construction products and building elements — Part 1: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests EN 14187-3, Cold applied joint sealants — Part 3: Test method for the determination of self-levelling properties EN 15651-5:2012, Sealants for non-structural use in joints in buildings and pedestrian walkways — Part 5: Evaluation of conformity and marking EN ISO 291, Plastics — Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing (ISO 291) EN ISO 868, Plastics and ebonite — Determination of indentation hardness by means of a durometer (Shore hardness) (ISO 868) EN ISO 1183-1:2004, Plastics — Methods for determining the density of non-cellular plastics — Part 1: Immersion method, liquid pyknometer method and titration method (ISO 1183-1:2004) EN ISO 6927:2012, Buildings and civil engineering works — Sealants — Vocabulary (ISO 6927:2012) EN ISO 7389, Building construction — Jointing products — Determination of elastic recovery of sealants (ISO 7389) EN ISO 7390, Building construction — Jointing products — Determination of resistance to flow of sealants (ISO 7390) EN ISO 8339, Building construction — Sealants — Determination of tensile properties (Extension to break) (ISO 8339) EN ISO 8340, Building construction — Sealants — Determination of tensile properties at maintained extension (ISO 8340) EN ISO 9046, Building construction Jointing products Determination of adhesion/cohesion properties of sealants at constant temperature (ISO 9046) SIST EN 15651-4:2013
EN 15651-4:2012 (E) 6 EN ISO 9047, Building construction — Jointing products — Determination of adhesion/cohesion properties of sealants at variable temperatures (ISO 9047) EN ISO 10563, Building construction — Sealants — Determination of change in mass and volume (ISO 10563) EN ISO 10590, Building construction — Sealants — Determination of tensile properties of sealants at maintained extension after immersion in water (ISO 10590) EN ISO 10591, Building construction Sealants Determination of adhesion/cohesion properties of sealants after immersion in water (ISO 10591) EN ISO 11358, Plastics — Thermographimetry (TG) of polymers — General principles (ISO 11358) EN ISO 11431, Building construction — Jointing products — Determination of adhesion/cohesion properties of sealants after exposure to heat, water and artificial light through glass (ISO 11431) EN ISO 11600:2003, Building construction — Jointing products — Classification and requirements for sealants (ISO 11600:2002) EN ISO 11925-2, Reaction to fire tests Ignitability of products subjected to direct impingement of flame Part 2: Single-flame source test (ISO 11925-2) ISO 13640, Building construction — Jointing products — Specifications for test substrates 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN ISO 6927:2012 and the following apply. 3.1 reactive sealant mainly curing by chemical reaction, with significant increase of the molecular weight of the main polymer 3.2 cure irreversible transformation of a sealant from a liquid or paste-like state into a hardened or rubber-like solid state
3.3 uncured / wet state of a sealant prior to the above transformation 4 Requirements 4.1 Identification requirements 4.1.1 Short description of the sealant
The short description of the non-structural sealant for pedestrian walkways shall include brand name, type (general, chemical, family, one or multi-component e.g. one component Polyurethane sealant in different colours, etc.).
The primer shall be stated for the substrate concerned, if relevant (name, chemical type, etc.). 4.1.2 Thermogravimetric test
The test shall be carried out in accordance with EN ISO 11358 on the uncured or wet sealant, between 35 °C and 900 °C, temperature slope 10 °C/min, non-oxidative condition (e.g. nitrogen). A single sample shall be SIST EN 15651-4:2013
EN 15651-4:2012 (E) 7 used for this test. A single specimen may be tested and there shall be no significant difference between the reference curve and derivative (profile). In the case of a multi-component sealant, each component shall be evaluated (if relevant). 4.1.3 Specific Gravity The determination of the specific gravity shall be in accordance with EN ISO 1183-1:2004, on the uncured or wet sealant, using Method A or Method B, depending on the type of sealant under test. The testing temperature shall be (23 ± 2) °C. At least three samples shall be tested. The method used and the mean value, recorded to two decimal places, shall be declared. The tolerance of the declared values shall be within ± 5 %. In the case of a multi-component sealant, each component shall be evaluated. 4.1.4 Indentation hardness (Shore hardness)
The determination of the indentation hardness shall be in accordance with EN ISO 868. The test shall be performed on the cured sealant. The exact conditions of test shall be defined by the manufacturer (i.e. thickness, cure/drying times and temperature and relative humidity, specific Shore type (A, D…), test time, temperature, etc.). At least three samples shall be tested and five measurements taken per sample. The mean value and tolerances of all measurements, recorded to the nearest unit, shall be declared. 4.2 Conditioning, test procedure and substrates 4.2.1 General When determining the classification of a sealant according to the requirements of this standard, the same conditioning procedure shall be used in all relevant test methods (use only Method A or Method B). For each test method, three test specimens for each substrate shall be tested. The same batch of sealant (and primer, if used) shall be used in all tests. The same substrates (material and surface finish) shall be used in all tests.
4.2.2 Classification
4.2.2.1 General Classes for cold applied elastic sealants for movement joints in floors in building construction are referred to as type: PW (= pedestrian walkways); EXT (= exterior application) and INT (= interior application); CC (= cold climate). 4.2.2.2 Classification according to the movement capability According to their movement capability, sealants are subdivided into different classes as given in Table 1. SIST EN 15651-4:2013
EN 15651-4:2012 (E) 8 Table 1 — Sealant classes Class Elongation % Test amplitude %Movement capability % a 25
100 ± 25 25,0 20 100
± 20 20,0 12,5 60 ± 12,5 12,5 a For the correct interpretation and application of movement capability to the design of joints, relevant national standards and advisory documents should be considered.
4.2.2.3 Classification according to the secant tensile modulus Sealants of class 25 and class 20 are additionally sub-classified according to their secant tensile modulus (see EN ISO 6927 and EN ISO 11600): low modulus: code LM; high modulus: code HM. If the evaluated secant tensile modulus value exceeds the values specified below for either or both temperatures, the sealant shall be classified as high modulus. Specified values (see Tables 2 and 3, second column) are as follows: 0,4 N/mm2 at + 23 °C; 0,6 N/mm2 at - 20 °C.
The secant modulus shall be the mean value of the three measured values. Round the mean value to one decimal place. Substrates to be used in all mechanical tests concerned are; mortar M1 or M2 according to ISO 13640 and/or other substrates. 4.3 Performance requirements and test methods for non-structural sealants for pedestrian walkways 4.3.1 General The requirements and test methods are specified in Table 2. SIST EN 15651-4:2013
EN 15651-4:2012 (E) 9 Table 2 — Summary of characteristics required and classes for sealants in pedestrian walkways
Properties Class Test method 25 LM 25 HM 20 LM 20 HM 12,5 E Elastic recovery (%) ≥ 70 ≥ 70 ≥ 60 ≥ 60 ≥ 40 EN ISO 7389 Tensile properties secant modulus at (23 ± 2) °C (MPa) at (- 20 ± 2) °C (Mpa)
≤ 0,4 and ≤ 0,6
> 0,4 or > 0,6
≤ 0,4 and ≤ 0,6
> 0,4 or > 0,6
EN ISO 8339
Tensile properties at maintained extension NF NF NF NF NF EN ISO 8340 Adhesion/cohesion properties at variable temperatures NF NF NF NF NF EN ISO 9047 Adhesion/cohesion properties at maintained extension after water immersion NF NF NF NF NF EN ISO 10590 Loss of volume non sagging sealant (%) ≤ 10 % ≤ 10 % ≤ 10 % ≤ 10 % ≤ 15 % EN ISO 10563
Loss of volume self levelling sealants (%) ≤ 10 % ≤ 10 % ≤ 10 % ≤ 10 % ≤ 15 % Adapted EN ISO 10563 See Annex B Resistance to flow for non sagging sealants (mm) ≤ 3 ≤ 3 ≤ 3 ≤ 3 ≤ 5 EN ISO 7390 Sealants with self-levelling properties declared value declared value declared value declared value declared value EN 14187-3 Tear resistance NF NF NF NF NF EN ISO 8340 Modified, see 4.3.5 NF = No Failure NOTE Use the U-profile made from anodised aluminium with a nominal width of and a nominal depth of 20 mm and nominal depth of 10 mm. Apply test temperatures of (50 ± 2) and (5 ± 2) °C. Test to procedure A and procedure B. If the flow exceeds the required value, the test may be repeated once.
4.3.2 Sealants in pedestrian walkways used in cold climates
4.3.2.1 General This test has been developed to demonstrate that elastic sealants for exterior use perform well at lower temperatures than those currently tested at in EN ISO 11600 (e.g. common winter temperatures in Northern Europe). The specific intention is to ensure that the sealant continues to perform at - 30 ºC, which is a common winter temperature in cold climate areas.
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EN 15651-4:2012 (E) 10 In addition to the requirements given in Table 2, elastic non-structural for sealants in pedestrian walkways required to maintain performance in cold climates (- 30 °C) shall fulfil the requirements given in Table 3. The classification of the sealant given in Table 2 shall be determined prior to this optional additional test and the corresponding test amplitude shall be applied to this additional test.
The designation CC (cold climate) shall be declared for any sealant meeting the requirements of Table 2. For example, Type PW Class 25LM CC. Anodised aluminium and/or mortar M1 or M2 substrates, according to ISO 13640, shall be used. 4.3.2.2 Tensile properties - Secant modulus to EN ISO 8339 - test procedure at (- 30 ± 2) °C The test specimens shall be stored at (- 30 ±
2) °C for at least 4 h before the start of the test. The spacers for the preparation of the test specimens shall be removed and the test specimen placed in the tensile test machine and extended at (- 30 ±
2) °C at a rate of (5,5 ±
0,7) mm/min until rupture occurs. The force/extension diagram shall be recorded. 4.3.2.3 Tensile properties at maintained extension to EN ISO 8340 - test procedure at (- 30 ± 2) °C
The test specimens shall be stored at (− 30 ±
2) °C for at least 4 h before the start of the test. The spacers for the preparation of the test specimens shall be removed and the test specimens placed in the tensile test machine at (- 30 ±
2) °C and extended at a rate of (5,5 ±
0,7) mm/min by 60 % or 100 % of the original width (to 19,2 mm and 24 mm respectively). The separators shall be used to maintain the elongation at (- 30 ±
2) °C for 24 h. The test specimens shall be brought to (23 ±
2) °C. The depth of any loss of adhesion or cohesion shall be measured using a suitable measuring device capable of reading to 0,5 mm. 4.3.2.4
Table 3 — Requirements to be suitable for use in cold climate areas
Classes of sealants in pedestrian walkways used in cold climates
Characteristics 25LM 25HM 20LM 20HM 12,5E Test method Tensile properties:
- Secant modulus
MPa
≤ 0,9
NR a ≤ 0,9 NR a NR a 4.3.2.2 Tensile properties at maintained extension - NF b NF b NF b NF b NF b 4.3.2.3 a
NR = Not required. b NF = No failure according to EN ISO 11600.
4.3.2.5 Resistance to flow for non-sagging sealants The resistance to flow shall be measured according to EN ISO 7390, with the precise test method modified according to the following details. A vertical, anodised aluminium U-profile shall be used with dimensions 20 mm × 10 mm. Testing shall be carried out under two test temperature conditions: a) temperature of (50 ± 2) °C and relative humidity of (50 ± 10) %; b) temperature of (5 ± 2) °C. If the flow exceeds the required value, then the test may be repeated once. SIST EN 15651-4:2013
EN 15651-4:2012 (E) 11 4.3.2.6 Sealants with self-levelling properties Evaluation according to EN 14187-3. 4.3.2.7 Tear resistance Evaluation according to EN ISO 8340 modified. Substrates: Mortar M1 or M2 according to ISO 13640. Primer may be used if necessary. The use of primer shall be documented in the classification of the product.
Conditioning: Method B.
Test procedure at (23 ± 2) °C. After conditioning Method A or Method B, the test specimens shall be cut in the centre with a 6 mm broad knife blade or chisel blade through the complete thickness of the sealant (12 mm) (see Figure 1).
Afterwards the specimen has to be extended to the double of the movement capability e.g. a sealant with 25 % movement capability shall be extended to 50 % (from 12 mm to 18 mm). An example of an extended sealant with cut is shown in Figure 2.
After 24 h elongation, the test specimen will be examined and any tear propagation noted. The position of the cut can be taken from Figure 1. The sealant meets the requirement if the cut in the extended specimen does not exceed 12 mm in the length of the sealant.
NOTE Induced cut 6 mm wide and cut through the whole sealant. Figure 1 Test specimen with cut (not extended) SIST EN 15651-4:2013
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Figure 2 Test specimen with cut (extended)
4.4 Additional performance requirements for exterior applications 4.4.1 General When a sealant does not meet the following requirements (see Table 4), it is not suitable for external use.
Table 4 — Summary of characteristics required and classes Properties Class Test method 25 LM 25 HM 20 LM 20 HM 12,5 E Adhesion/cohesion properties after water immersion NF change ofsecant modulus: ≤ 50 % NF change of secant modulus: ≤ 50 % NF change ofsecant modulus: ≤ 50 % NF change ofsecant modulus: ≤ 50 % NF change of secant modulus: ≤ 50 % EN ISO 10590 modified, with 28 days water immersion instead of 4 days
Adhesion/cohesion properties after salt water immersion a NF NF NF NF NF EN ISO 10590 modified With 28 days salt water immersion instead of 4 days water immersion (10 % NaCl- solution) Artificial weathering by UV-radiation NF NF NF NF NF Modified EN ISO 11431
NF = no failure a If necessary, other chemicals can be used according to specific application requirements.
4.4.2 Artificial weathering by UV-radiation Joint sealants have to be sufficiently resistant to weathering by outdoor use. This standard is achieved when the change of the tensile strength value is not bigger than 20 % according to the test mentioned below after the exposure with artificial weathering,. The tensile strength value at test elongation must be calculated and the change must be presented compared to untreated test specimen. The weathering test has to be performed according to EN ISO 11431. The positioning of the test specimen is shown in Figure 3. A contact material is used instead of glass concrete and also the direction of light exposure has to be changed to the surface of the sealant. SIST EN 15651-4:2013
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Figure 3 Test specimen for artificial weathering by UV-radiation After exposure with artificial weathering and water, the test specimens are stored for 24 h at standard climate (23 °C, 50 % relative humidity), deviation bracket 2 according to EN ISO 291. Afterwards they are elongated with a rate of stress increase of 5-6 mm/min (test elongation, see EN ISO 11600:2003, Table 4). Tensile strength value at test elongation is calculated and compared to the values of untreated specimen. The elongation is maintained with spacers over a period of 24 h. Afterwards the specimens are analysed on changes like discolouration, crack formation, stickiness, adhesion loss and sof
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