What is BS EN 14498 - Volume and weight changes of injection products about?
BS EN 14498 is one of the European standards that fall under the general title of “products and systems for the protection and repair of concrete structures”.
BS EN 14498 describes a test method to determine the volume and weight changes of injection products used for swelling fitted filling of cracks, voids and interstices after air drying and water storage cycles.
Who is BS EN 14498 - Volume and weight changes of injection products for?
BS EN 14498 on determining the volume and weight changes of injection products after air drying and water storage cycles is useful for:
- Manufacturers of concrete structures
- Civil engineers
- Architects
- Testing and inspection personnel
Why should you use BS EN 14498 - Volume and weight changes of injection products?
Cementitious injection products tend to undergo changes in their volume and weight after drying. This helps to seal the cracks, voids and faults as these products expand after drying and get lighter because of the loss of water content. Irregular quantities of these products can cause wastage or can lead to their insufficient application.
BS EN 14498 helps you to determine the volume and weight changes of cementitious injection products after drying by providing you with detailed guidance on the apparatus requirements, and a step-by-step procedure for its test method. Overall, the test method described in BS EN 14498 enables you to regulate the quantity of cementitious injection products used for the protection or repair of concrete structures.