What is BS EN 14223 - Water absorption property of flexible sheets for waterproofing about?
BS EN 14223 is a European standard applicable to flexible sheets for waterproofing of concrete bridge decks and other concrete surfaces trafficable by vehicles.
BS EN 14223 specifies a test method for the determination of water absorption in waterproofing sheets which could influence the functional behaviour of these sheets.
NOTE: BS EN 14223 is primarily the reinforcement's ability to absorb water which is examined by this test.
Who is BS EN 14223 - Water absorption property of flexible sheets for waterproofing for?
BS EN 14223 on flexible sheets for waterproofing is useful for:
- Builders
- Manufacturers and suppliers of sheet and waterproofing materials
- Concrete manufacturers
- Manufacturers of building binders and sealing materials
Why should you use BS EN 14223 - Water absorption property of flexible sheets for waterproofing?
The water absorption of the waterproofing sheet is measured after the test specimen has been immersed in water for a defined period and determined as the increase in mass of the test specimen.
BS EN 14223 provides the requirements on apparatus and materials used for testing flexible sheets for waterproofing.
Preparation of test specimens and test procedure is described in BS EN 14223, to test the water absorption property of waterproofing sheets.
BS EN 14223 specifies the method for calculation of water absorption for each test specimen and test report on information about sampling, preparation, drying and conditioning of test specimens.
Overall, BS EN 14223 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 absorption and 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.