What is BS EN 13653 - Shear strength properties of the waterproofing sheet system about?
BS EN 13653 is the European standard applicable to flexible sheets for waterproofing of concrete bridge decks and other concrete surfaces trafficable by vehicles.
BS EN 13653 specifies a test method for the evaluation of the shear strength properties of the waterproofing sheet system applied to a concrete surface and with an asphalt layer.
Who is BS EN 13653 - Shear strength properties of the waterproofing sheet system for?
BS EN 13653 on flexible sheets for waterproofing is useful for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of sheet and waterproofing materials
- Concrete manufacturers
- Manufacturers of asphalt products
Why should you use BS EN 13653 - Shear strength properties of the waterproofing sheet system?
Shear strength is applicable to shear stress at maximum force when testing the shear resistance in a waterproofing system.
BS EN 13653 provides the apparatus and materials requirements used in the waterproofing system laid between the base specimen and asphalt layer to determine the shear strength of the waterproofing
Preparation of test specimens and procedure, as well as asphalt layer mixes, are given in BS EN 13653.
BS EN 13653 specifies the method for calculation of shear strength and preparation of test report including all the information on the whole waterproofing system including asphalt layer.
Overall, BS EN 13653 provides guidance for effective waterproofing design in order to prevent water from entering or escaping from various areas of the building structure while assuring water permeability, shear strength, and tensile strength of the waterproof bonding layer.
This way, you can acquire effective waterproofing systems that completely enclose all regions subjected to hydrostatic pressure and/or chemical contaminants.
