SIST EN 13596:2005

Flexible sheets for waterproofing - Waterproofing of concrete bridge decks and other concrete surfaces trafficable by vehicles - Determination of bond strength

This European Standard is one of a series of standards applicable to flexible sheets for waterproofing of concrete bridge decks and other concrete surfaces trafficable by vehicles.
This European Standard specifies a test method for the evaluation of the tensile bond strength properties of the waterproofing sheet system applied to a concrete surface and with an asphalt layer.

Abdichtungsbahnen - Abdichtungssysteme auf Beton für Brücken und andere Verkehrsflächen - Bestimmung der Abreißfestigkeit

Dieses Dokument gehört zu einer Reihe von Normen für flexible Abdichtungsbahnen auf Beton für Brücken und andere Verkehrsflächen.
Dieses Dokument enthält Festlegungen für ein Prüfverfahren zur Beurteilung der Abreißfestigkeit eines Abdichtungssystems, das auf Beton aufgebracht wird und eine Asphaltschicht aufweist.

Feuilles souples d'étanchéité - Etanchéité des ponts et autres surfaces en béton circulables par les véhicules - Détermination de l'adhérence

Le présent document fait partie d'une série de normes traitant des feuilles souples pour l'étanchéité des ponts et autres surfaces en béton circulables par les véhicules.
Le présent document spécifie une méthode d'essai pour l'évaluation des propriétés d'adhérence du système d'étanchéité appliqué sur une surface en béton et revêtu d'une couche bitumineuse.

Hidroizolacijski trakovi - Hidroizolacija betonskih premostitvenih objektov in drugih betonskih povoznih površin - Določanje oprijemne trdnosti

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2005
• ICS: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials
• ICS: 93.080.20 - Road construction materials
• Technical Committee: VLA - Water proofing
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Feb-2005
• Due Date: 01-Feb-2005
• Completion Date: 01-Feb-2005
• 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/124 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on road construction products
• Ref Project: EN 13596:2004 - Flexible sheets for waterproofing - Waterproofing of concrete bridge decks and other concrete surfaces trafficable by vehicles - Determination of bond strength

Overview

SIST EN 13596:2005 is a European Standard developed by CEN, focusing on flexible sheets for waterproofing applied to concrete bridge decks and other concrete surfaces that are trafficable by vehicles. This standard specifies a test method to evaluate the tensile bond strength of waterproofing sheet systems when bonded to concrete substrates and asphalt layers. It is part of a series of standards ensuring the durability and performance of waterproofing solutions for vehicular infrastructure.

This test method is critical in assessing the adhesive properties of the waterproofing system, which directly impacts the protection of concrete structures from water ingress and damage, thereby extending the service life of bridges and road surfaces.

Key Topics

• Scope: EN 13596 applies to flexible waterproofing sheets used for concrete bridge decks and vehicular concrete surfaces. The standard outlines procedures for measuring bond strength between the waterproofing sheets, concrete substrate, and asphalt layer.
• Test Principle: A tensile test machine is used to apply tension perpendicular to the test specimen until failure occurs. The maximum tensile force is recorded to calculate bond strength.
• Test Specimens:
  • Type 1: Bond strength between waterproofing sheet and concrete.
  • Type 2: Bond strength between waterproofing sheet and asphalt layer.
  • Type 3: Bond strength of the complete waterproofing system including asphalt layer.
• Apparatus & Materials: Includes a tensile test machine, steel plates (50mm diameter or 50x50 mm²), a two-part epoxy resin adhesive, an oven for conditioning, and temperature measuring devices.
• Test Procedure: Specimens are conditioned at 23 ± 2°C, and tensile force is applied at a controlled rate until failure. The mode of failure (adhesive or cohesive) is documented.
• Expression of Results: Bond strength is calculated as force divided by the test area (N/mm²). At least three tests are performed, and the mean value is reported.
• Test Report: Comprehensive reporting includes product identification, test conditions, preparation and procedure details, test results, failure modes, and dates relevant to sample preparation and testing.

Applications

• Bridge Deck Protection: Ensuring the integrity of waterproofing membranes on concrete bridge decks subjected to vehicular traffic.
• Road Construction: Evaluation of waterproofing systems on concrete surfaces under asphalt layers for highways and roads to prevent water damage.
• Infrastructure Maintenance: Regular bond strength testing aids in quality control and assessment for repair or replacement of waterproofing systems.
• Material Development and Certification: Manufacturers and standard bodies use EN 13596 for certifying the adhesion quality of newly developed flexible waterproofing sheets.

By applying EN 13596, stakeholders benefit from standardized testing that supports long-lasting waterproofing solutions, enhancing structural safety and reducing maintenance costs.

Related Standards

• EN 13416: Flexible sheets for waterproofing - Rules for sampling bitumen, plastic, and rubber sheets.
• EN 13375: Waterproofing of concrete bridge decks and trafficable concrete surfaces - Specimen preparation for testing.
• prEN 14695: Definitions and characteristics of reinforced bitumen waterproofing sheets for concrete bridge decks.
• These standards collectively form a cohesive framework addressing waterproofing materials, preparation, testing, and performance evaluation.

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Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Abdichtungsbahnen - Abdichtungssysteme auf Beton für Brücken und andere Verkehrsflächen - Bestimmung der AbreißfestigkeitFeuilles souples d'étanchéité - Etanchéité des ponts et autres surfaces en béton circulables par les véhicules - Détermination de l'adhérenceFlexible sheets for waterproofing - Waterproofing of concrete bridge decks and other concrete surfaces trafficable by vehicles - Determination of bond strength93.080.20Materiali za gradnjo cestRoad construction materials91.100.50Veziva. Tesnilni materialiBinders. Sealing materialsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13596:2004SIST EN 13596:2005en01-februar-2005SIST EN 13596:2005SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13596October 2004ICS 91.100.50; 93.080.20 English versionFlexible sheets for waterproofing - Waterproofing of concretebridge decks and other concrete surfaces trafficable by vehicles- Determination of bond strengthFeuilles souples d'étanchéité - Etanchéité des ponts etautres surfacesen béton circulables par les véhicules -Détermination de l'adhérenceAbdichtungsbahnen - Abdichtungssysteme auf Beton fürBrücken und andere Verkehrsflächen - Bestimmung derAbreißfestigkeitThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 8 August 2004.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 Central Secretariat 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 Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2004 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13596:2004: ESIST EN 13596:2005
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