SIST EN 13880-11:2026

Hot applied joint sealants - Part 11: Method for the preparation of asphalt test blocks used in the function test and for the determination of compatibility with asphalt pavements

This document specifies a method for preparing asphalt test blocks intended for testing of hot applied joint sealants according to EN 13880-7 and EN 13880-9.

Heiß verarbeitbare Fugenmassen - Teil 11: Prüfverfahren zur Herstellung von Asphalt-Probekörpern zur Verwendung in der Funktionsprüfung und zur Bestimmung der Verträglichkeit mit Asphalten

Dieses Dokument legt ein Verfahren zur Herstellung von Asphalt-Probekörpern für die Prüfung von heiß verarbeitbaren Fugenmassen nach EN 13880 7 und EN 13880 9 fest.

Produits de scellement de joints appliqués à chaud - Partie 11 : Méthode d'essai pour la préparation des blocs d'enrobés destinés au test fonctionnel et pour la détermination de compatibilité avec les revêtements bitumineux

Le présent document spécifie une méthode pour la préparation des blocs d'enrobés destinés aux essais des produits de scellement de joints appliqués à chaud conformément à l'EN 13880 7 et à l'EN 13880 9.

Vroče nanašeni tesnilni materiali za stike - 11. del: Metoda za pripravo asfaltnih preskusnih blokov, uporabljenih pri funkcijskem preskusu in za določanje združljivosti z asfaltno prevleko

Ta dokument določa metodo za pripravo asfaltnih preskusnih blokov, namenjenih za preskušanje vroče nanašanih tesnil za spoje v skladu z EN 13880-7 in EN 13880-9.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 19-Dec-2024
• Publication Date: 15-Jun-2026
• ICS: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials
• ICS: 93.080.20 - Road construction materials
• Technical Committee: CES - Roads
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 08-Jun-2026
• Due Date: 13-Aug-2026
• Completion Date: 16-Jun-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
• Ref Project: EN 13880-11:2026 - Hot applied joint sealants - Part 11: Method for the preparation of asphalt test blocks used in the function test and for the determination of compatibility with asphalt pavements

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 13880-11:2004 - Hot applied joint sealants - Part 11: Test method for the preparation of asphalt test blocks used in the function test and for the determination of compatibility with asphalt pavements
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 12591:2009 - Bitumen and bituminous binders - Specifications for paving grade bitumens
• Effective Date: 08-Apr-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 13108-1:2016 - Bituminous mixtures - Material specifications - Part 1: Asphalt Concrete
• Effective Date: 08-Apr-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 13043:2002 - Aggregates for bituminous mixtures and surface treatments for roads, airfields and other trafficked areas
• Effective Date: 08-Apr-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 12697-32:2019 - Bituminous mixtures - Test methods - Part 32: Specimen preparation by vibratory compactor
• Effective Date: 08-Apr-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 12697-33:2019+A1:2022 - Bituminous mixtures - Test method - Part 33: Specimen prepared by roller compactor
• Effective Date: 08-Apr-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 13043:2013 - Aggregates for bituminous mixtures and surface treatments for roads, airfields and other trafficked areas
• Effective Date: 08-Apr-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 13880-9:2004 - Hot applied joint sealants - Part 9: Test method for the determination of compatibility with asphalt pavements
• Effective Date: 08-Apr-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 12697-35:2025 - Bituminous mixtures - Test methods - Part 35: Laboratory mixing
• Effective Date: 08-Apr-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 13880-7:2004 - Hot applied joint sealants - Part 7: Function testing of joint sealants
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 13880-7:2019 - Hot applied joint sealants - Part 7: Function testing of joint sealants
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN ISO 11812:2024 - Small craft - Watertight or quick-draining recesses and cockpits (ISO 11812:2020)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN ISO 15085:2024 - Small craft - Protection from falling overboard and means of reboarding (ISO 15085:2024)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN ISO 10240:2024 - Small craft - Owner's manual (ISO 10240:2022)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026

Overview

SIST EN 13880-11:2026 is a European standard developed by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) that specifies a test method for preparing asphalt test blocks. These test blocks are essential for evaluating the performance of hot applied joint sealants, particularly their functional properties and compatibility with asphalt pavements. This standard is an essential reference for laboratories, manufacturers, and professionals involved in road construction and maintenance, enabling standardized and reliable assessment of joint sealing materials according to EN 13880-7 and EN 13880-9.

Key Topics

• Standardized preparation of asphalt test blocks: Provides a clear method for producing asphalt specimens, ensuring uniformity in testing hot applied joint sealants.
• Compatibility and performance testing: Ensures that test blocks prepared using this method can be reliably used to assess both the function and compatibility of sealants with asphalt pavements.
• Materials and apparatus requirements: Details the necessary types of bitumen, aggregates, heating equipment, compaction tools, and storage conditions for test block production.
• Reporting and traceability: Outlines the information required for documenting the preparation process, ensuring consistency and traceability in laboratory practices.

Applications

SIST EN 13880-11:2026 is widely utilized in:

• Laboratory testing of joint sealants: By providing a standardized asphalt block preparation method, the standard ensures reliable and comparable results during function and compatibility testing of hot applied joint sealants.
• Quality control for road construction materials: Asphalt test blocks prepared according to this standard play a critical role in the evaluation and approval of sealing materials used in road joints and maintenance.
• Research and development: Material scientists and engineers use this standard to develop and validate new types of joint sealants, ensuring they meet compatibility and performance criteria with commonly used asphalt mixes.
• Specification compliance: Manufacturers of joint sealants refer to this standard to demonstrate compliance with relevant European product standards, supporting market access and procurement requirements.

Related Standards

This standard is part of the comprehensive EN 13880 series governing hot applied joint sealants. Key related standards include:

• EN 13880-7: Function testing of joint sealants.
• EN 13880-9: Test method for the determination of compatibility with asphalt pavements.
• EN 13880-1 to EN 13880-6: Cover various properties and testing methods for hot applied joint sealants, such as density, cone penetration, heat resistance, and sample preparation.
• EN 12591: Specifications for paving grade bitumens.
• EN 13043: Aggregates for bituminous mixtures and surface treatments.
• EN 12697 (relevant parts): Laboratory mixing and vibratory compaction techniques for bituminous mixtures.
• ISO 188: Accelerated ageing and heat resistance for rubber materials, referenced for asphalt heating procedures.

Practical Value

By applying SIST EN 13880-11:2026, stakeholders in the road construction and maintenance industry can:

• Ensure consistent and reproducible test conditions for joint sealant performance evaluations.
• Facilitate product quality assurance and verification for both suppliers and purchasers.
• Support regulatory compliance with European standards for road construction materials.
• Enhance long-term pavement performance by identifying joint sealants that are truly compatible with asphalt surfaces.

Adopting this standard enables more effective selection and specification of hot applied joint sealants, contributing to the durability and safety of asphalt pavements across Europe and beyond.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2026
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 13880-11:2004
Toplo nanosljive tesnilne mase za stike – 11. del: Metoda za pripravo preskusnih
asfaltnih blokov za preskuse funkcionalnosti in za ugotavljanje združljivosti z
asfaltnimi vozišči
Hot applied joint sealants - Part 11: Method for the preparation of asphalt test blocks
used in the function test and for the determination of compatibility with asphalt
pavements
Heiß verarbeitbare Fugenmassen - Teil 11: Prüfverfahren zur Herstellung von Asphalt-
Probekörpern zur Verwendung in der Funktionsprüfung und zur Bestimmung der
Verträglichkeit mit Asphalten
Produits de scellement de joints appliqués à chaud - Partie 11 : Méthode d'essai pour la
préparation des blocs d'enrobés destinés au test fonctionnel et pour la détermination de
compatibilité avec les revêtements bitumineux
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13880-11:2026
ICS:
91.100.50 Veziva. Tesnilni materiali Binders. Sealing materials
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 13880-11
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
March 2026
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 93.080.20 Supersedes EN 13880-11:2003
English Version
Hot applied joint sealants - Part 11: Method for the
preparation of asphalt test blocks used in the function test
and for the determination of compatibility with asphalt
pavements
Produits de scellement de joints appliqués à chaud - Heiß verarbeitbare Fugenmassen - Teil 11: Verfahren
Partie 11 : Méthode d'essai pour la préparation des zur Herstellung von Asphalt-Probekörpern zur
blocs d'enrobés destinés au test fonctionnel et pour la Verwendung in der Funktionsprüfung und zur
détermination de compatibilité avec les revêtements Bestimmung der Verträglichkeit mit Asphalten
bitumineux
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Principle . 5
5 Apparatus . 6
6 Asphalt material . 6
7 Preparation and conditioning of asphalt material . 6
8 Preparation of asphalt material for compaction . 6
9 Preparation of the asphalt test blocks . 7
10 Storage . 7
11 Report for asphalt blocks preparing . 7

European foreword
This document (EN 13880-11:2026) 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 2026, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by September 2026.
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.
This document supersedes EN 13880-11:2003.
EN 13880-11:2003:
— the major changes are the introduction of asphalt material specifications according to EN 13108-1
and the alternative compaction rules according to EN 12697-32 or EN 12697-33.
— revision of Clause 6 Asphalt, clarifying the asphalt mix type and mixture recipe for the preparation of
hot mixed asphalt test specimen (from laboratory or from an asphalt plant) for joint sealant tests was
implemented.
The EN 13880 series, under the general title Hot applied joint sealants, consists of the following parts:
— Part 1: Test method for the determination of density at 25 °C
— Part 2: Test method for the determination of cone penetration at 25 °C
— Part 3: Test method for the determination of penetration and recovery (resilience)
— Part 4: Test method for the characterization of heat resistance — Change in penetration value
— Part 5: Test method for the determination of flow resistance
— Part 6: Method for the preparation of samples for testing
— Part 7: Function testing of joint sealants
— Part 8: Test method for the determination of the change in weight of fuel resistance joint sea
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