What is BS EN 13687-1 – Thermal compatibility of surface protection systems about?
BS EN 13687-1 is the first of five parts to assess the thermal compatibility of repair products and systems, including grouts, mortars and concretes and surface protection systems, used for the repair and protection of concrete structures.
The method specified in BS EN 13687-1 measures the effect of freeze-thaw thermal shock cycling with immersion in a saturated de-icing salt solution. The method is suitable for repair products and systems based on CC, PCC and PC binders and for surface protection systems.
Who is BS EN 13687-1 – Thermal compatibility of surface protection systems for?
BS EN 13687-1 on test method for determining thermal compatibility of repair products and surface protection systems is useful for:
- Manufacturers/suppliers of concrete protection products
- Civil engineers
- Architects
- Testing and inspection personnel
Why should you use BS EN 13687-1 – Thermal compatibility of surface protection systems?
Concrete structures endure cyclical temperature changes over a long duration. These changes deteriorate concrete structures and cause cracks and faults to occur in them. To prevent these deteriorations repair products and surface protection systems are applied to concrete structures.
BS EN 13687-1 helps you to determine the thermal compatibility of repair products and surface protection systems by providing you with detailed guidance on the apparatus requirements, and a step-by-step procedure for the freeze-thaw cycling with de-icing salt immersion test method.
Overall, the test method described in BS EN 13687-1 helps you to identify and compare the effectiveness of repair products and surface protection systems against rapid changes in temperature.
