What is BS EN 13579 - Drying test for hydrophobic impregnation about?
BS EN 13579 is one of many European standards that fall under the general title of “Products and systems for the protection and repair of concrete structures.”
BS EN 13579 specifies a test method to evaluate the effect of hydrophobic impregnation on the drying rate coefficient of impregnated specimens. The method primarily relates to the protection of concrete structures.
Who is BS EN 13579 - Drying test for hydrophobic impregnation for?
BS EN 13579 on drying test for hydrophobic impregnation is useful for:
- Manufacturers/suppliers of concrete protection products
- Civil engineers
- Architects
- Testing and inspection personnel
Why should you use BS EN 13579 - Drying test for hydrophobic impregnation?
Hydrophobic impregnation is a protection system, that effectively increases the durability of a concrete structure. The hydrophobic impregnation creates a water-repellent surface to keep water and aggressive water-soluble salts, such as chlorides and sulphates.
The test method described in BS EN 13579 helps you to compare the rate of drying of treated and untreated test cubes from the same batch of concrete. This enables you to identify hydrophobic impregnations with a better curing rate.