What is BS EN 13596 - waterproofing of concrete bridge decks about?
Bituminous road surfacing materials are not sufficiently waterproof to protect bridge decks. BS EN 13596 is one of a series of standards applicable to flexible sheets for waterproofing of concrete bridge decks and other concrete surfaces trafficable by vehicles.
BS EN 13596 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.
Who is BS EN 13596 - waterproofing of concrete bridge decks for?
BS EN 13596 on flexible sheets for waterproofing of concrete bridge decks is useful for:
- Public works divisions
- Relevant Government bodies
- Highways / roadways authorities / road transport authorities
- Construction contractors
- Real-estate builders / developers
- Manufacturers of waterproofing sheets and systems
Why should you use BS EN 13596 - waterproofing of concrete bridge decks?
Waterproofing increases the durability of reinforced concrete bridges, and prevent serious damage to the concrete, or to the embedded steel reinforcement.
The purpose of BS EN 13596 on flexible sheets for waterproofing is to provide rules for the preparation of specimens for performance-related tests on waterproofing systems.
The purpose of the test is to determine the adhesive properties of the waterproofing system. The bond strength between the waterproofing sheet system and concrete substrate or asphalt layer can be determined using BS EN 13596 guidelines. This will assist you in assessing how effectively repair material or an overlay is attached to the underlying concrete in a quick and easy manner.
BS EN 13596 helps you to assess the efficiency of waterproofing systems, thereby preventing damage and danger to concrete surfaces trafficable by vehicles.