What is BS EN 13375 - Waterproofing of concrete bridge decks about?
Bituminous road surfacing materials are not sufficiently waterproof to protect bridge decks. BS EN 13375 provides you with rules for the preparation of specimens for performance related tests on waterproofing systems. BS EN 13375 also includes specifications for the base specimen concrete and for the bituminous mixes for the asphalt layer in contact with the waterproofing sheet and used for the test.
BS EN 13375 is applicable to flexible sheets for waterproofing of concrete bridge decks and other concrete surfaces trafficable by vehicles. BS EN 13375 outlines the specimen preparation for tests on the waterproofing systems, which are referred to in the different test standards.
Who is BS EN 13375 - Waterproofing of concrete bridge decks for?
BS EN 13375: 2019 useful for:
- Public works divisions
- Relevant Government bodies
- Construction contractors
- Real-estate builders / developers
- Manufacturers of waterproofing sheets and systems
Why should you use BS EN 13375 - Waterproofing of concrete bridge decks?
BS EN 13375 is one of a series of documents applicable to flexible sheets for waterproofing of concrete bridge decks and other concrete surfaces trafficable by vehicles.
BS EN 13375 specifies:
- The composition, the characteristics and the preparation procedure of the base specimen concrete slabs
- The composition, the characteristics and the preparation procedure of different bituminous mixtures for the asphalt layer
- The rules for the preparation of specimens
BS EN 13375 provides you with guidelines for creating efficient waterproofing systems, thereby preventing damage and danger to concrete surfaces trafficable by vehicles.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 13375:2019 supersedes EN 13375:2004. BS EN 13375:2019 includes some technical changes with respect to EN 13375:2004 such as:
- Citation of bituminous mixtures specifications has been introduced
- “Porous Asphalt” has been introduced