What is BS EN 14617-5 - freeze/thaw resistance of agglomerated stone about?
Agglomerated stone is composed of mechanically fragmented stone material mixed with a cementitious binder, and then sawn into slabs, tiles, and other architectural elements.
The BS EN 14617 series provides manufacturers with best industry practices to ensure the agglomerated stone is fit for its intended use.
BS EN 14617-5 is a European Standard for testing agglomerated stone products. BS EN 14617-5 is the fifth part of the multi-series, and specifies a method to assess the effect of freeze/thaw cycles on agglomerated stones.
Who is BS EN 14617-5 - freeze/thaw resistance of agglomerated stone for?
BS EN 14617-5 on the freeze/thaw resistance of agglomerated stone is useful for:
- The stone processing industry
- The construction industry
- Manufacturers and designers of agglomerated stone products
- Suppliers and distributors of agglomerated stone products
- Builders / real estate developers / architects
- Entities involved with masonry work
- Building / construction engineers
- Researchers / petrologists
Why should you use BS EN 14617-5 - freeze/thaw resistance of agglomerated stone?
Assessing the freeze and thaw resistance of different types of agglomerated stone helps you to understand which products are best suited for locations with extreme weather conditions.
BS EN 14617-5 contains provisions for a technological test to be carried out to assess the effect of freeze/thaw cycles on the flexural strength characteristics of the stone.
BS EN 14617-5 provides you with best practices for testing agglomerated stone in terms of product sampling and test specimen preparation and conditioning. BS EN 14617-5 includes procedures for testing agglomerated stones to determine the freeze/thaw cycles on the flexural strength characteristics of the stone.
As a manufacturer of agglomerated stone products, complying with BS EN 14617-5 can help demonstrate the performance and credibility of your product, ensuring that they are fit for purpose. Measuring the freeze and thaw resistance of agglomerated stone products is an efficient quality control measure that contributes to product endurance.