BS EN 539-2:2013
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Clay roofing tiles for discontinuous laying. Determination of physicalcharacteristics – Test for frost resistance
| Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
| BSI | 2013 | 22 |
This European Standard specifies the test method for the determination of frost resistance of clay roofing tiles and fittings.
The test method is applicable in all CEN member countries in accordance with the required performance level of each member state.
PDF Catalog
| PDF Pages | PDF Title |
|---|---|
| 6 | 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms and definitions |
| 10 | 4 Test pieces 5 Test method (European single test method) 5.1 Principle 5.2 Apparatus |
| 11 | 5.2.2 Regulation of the cooling capacity of the freeze/thaw unit |
| 12 | 5.3 Test sample 5.4 Procedure 5.4.1 Calibration of the apparatus 5.4.1.1 Calibration ceramic device (tile) 5.4.1.2 Calibration of the freezing unit |
| 14 | 5.4.2 Conditioning the test pieces 5.4.2.1 Drying the test pieces 5.4.2.2 Pre-saturation of test pieces 5.4.2.3 Calculation of water absorption 5.4.2.4 Covering the back of the test piece |
| 15 | 5.4.2.5 Placing the test pieces in the freeze/thaw unit |
| 16 | 5.4.2.6 Freeze/thaw of test pieces 5.4.2.7 Thawing of test pieces 5.4.2.8 Freeze/thaw cycle interruptions 5.5 Evaluation of the test pieces |
| 18 | 5.6 Test report |
| 19 | Annex A (normative) Determination of the dry density by hydrostatic weighting |
