BRITISH STANDARD BS EN

13880-2:2003

Hot applied joint

sealants —
Part 2: Test method for the
determination of cone penetration
at 25 °C

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 EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 13880-2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM August 2003

ICS 93.080.20

English version

Hot applied joint sealants - Part 2: Test method for the

determination of cone penetration at 25°C

Produits de scellement de joints appliqués à chaud - Partie Heiß verarbeitbare Fugenmassen - Teil 2: Prüfverfahren
2: Méthode d'essai pour la détermination de la pénétration zur Bestimmung der Konus-Penetration bei 25°C
au cône à 25°C

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 2 May 2003.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the official
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Contents page

Foreword......................................................................................................................................................................3
1 Scope ..............................................................................................................................................................4
2 Normative references ....................................................................................................................................4
3 Terms and definitions....................................................................................................................................4
4 Principle ..........................................................................................................................................................4
5 Apparatus .......................................................................................................................................................4
5.1 Penetrometer ..................................................................................................................................................4
5.2 Penetration cone ............................................................................................................................................4
5.3 Water bath.......................................................................................................................................................5
5.4 Transfer dish ..................................................................................................................................................6
5.5 Metal containers.............................................................................................................................................6
6 Preparation and conditioning of test specimens .......................................................................................6
7 Test conditions ..............................................................................................................................................6
8 Procedure .......................................................................................................................................................6
9 Expression of results ....................................................................................................................................7
10 Precision .........................................................................................................................................................7
11 Test report ......................................................................................................................................................7
Annex A (informative) Determination of the penetration after fuel immersion .....................................................8
A.1 Principle ..........................................................................................................................................................8
A.2 Apparatus .......................................................................................................................................................8
A.3 Preparation and conditioning of test specimens .......................................................................................8
A.4 Procedure .......................................................................................................................................................8

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Foreword
This document EN 13880-2:2003 has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 227 “Road materials”, the
secretariat of which is held by DIN.

This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or
by endorsement, at the latest by February 2004, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest
by March 2005.

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal,
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Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

This European Standard is one of a series of standards as listed below:

EN 13880-1, Hot applied joint sealants — Part 1: Test method for the determination of density at 25 °C.

EN 13880-2, Hot applied joint sealants — Part 2: Test method for the determination of cone penetration at 25 °C.

EN 13880-3, Hot applied joint sealants — Part 3: Test method for the determination of penetration and recovery
(resilience).

EN 13880-4, Hot applied joint selants — Part 4: Test method for the determination of heat resistance — Change in
penetration value.

EN 13880-5, Hot applied joint sealants — Part 5: Test method for the determination of flow resistance.

prEN 13880-6, Hot applied joint sealants — Part 6: Test method for the preparation of samples for testing.

EN 13880-7, Hot applied joint sealants — Part 7: Function testing of joint sealants.

EN 13880-8, Hot applied joint sealants — Part 8: Test method for the determination of the change in weight of fuel
resistance joint sealants after fuel immersion.

EN 13880-9, Hot applied joint sealants — Part 9: Test method for the determination of compatibility with asphalt
pavements.

EN 13880-10, Hot applied joint sealants — Part 10: Test method for the determination of adhesion and cohesion
following continuous extension and compression.

EN 13880-11, Hot applied joint sealants — Part 11: Test method for the preparation of asphalt test blocks used in
the function test and for the determination of compatibility with asphalt pavements.

EN 13880-12, Hot applied joint sealants — Part 12: Test method for the manufacture of concrete test blocks for
bond testing (recipe methods).

EN 13880-13, Hot applied joint sealants — Part 13: Test method for the determination of the discontinuous
extension (adherence test).

Annexe A is informative.

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1 Scope
This European Standard describes a method for determining the cone penetration of hot applied joint sealants
using a standard penetrometer fitted with a suitable penetration cone. The initial and fuel immersed penetration
values are recorded using this test method as required in prEN 14188-1.
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2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These
normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text, and the publications are listed hereafter. For
dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European
Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the
publication referred to applies (including amendments).

EN 1426, Bitumen and bituminous binders — Determination of needle penetration.

prEN 13880-6, Hot applied joint sealants — Part 6: Test method for the preparation of samples for testing.

prEN 14188-1:2001, Joint fillers and sealants — Part 1:Specifications for hot applied sealants.

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this European Standard, the terms and definitions given in prEN 14188-1:2001 and the
following apply.

3.1
cone penetration value
depth to which a standard cone penetrates the test specimen under defined conditions of mass, time and tempera-
ture

4 Principle
A portion of the sample is poured into two metal containers to provide the test specimens which be cooled in air
and conditioned by immersion in a constant temperature water bath, together with the transfer dish.

After the period of conditioning, the transfer dish, containing the test specimens shall be taken from the water bath
and placed on the penetration apparatus stand. The cone penetration test is carried out on the test specimens
immediately.

5 Apparatus

5.1 Penetrometer

A penetrometer conforming to EN 1426 has been found to be suitable. To facilitate levelling, the penetrometer
should be provided with level adjustment screws.

NOTE Equipment which is automatically controlled may also be used. Such equipment requires regular calibration on the
correct penetration time.

5.2 Penetration cone

Penetration cone constructed of brass and conforming to the dimensions given in Figure 1.

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The cone shall have a smooth polished finish to the outside surface and the tip. The total moving mass of the cone
and attachments shall be (150,0
0,1) g.

All dimensions in millimetres

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Key

1 break all sharp corners

2 stainless steel
3 machine to desired weight
4 brass
5 smooth and polish surface
6 tight fit with a diameter of maximum 4 mm
7 hardened steel tip
8 no shoulder

Figure 1 — Cone for penetration test

5.3 Water bath

Water bath with a capacity of at least 10 l of water with a perforated shelf not less than 50 mm from the bottom of
the bath and capable of maintaining the test specimens at the required test temperature of (25,0
0,3) °C.

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5.4 Transfer dish

Transfer dish comprising a cylindrical glass or metal container with a flat bottom provided to ensure a firm bearing
and prevent rocking when placed on the penetration apparatus stand. The dish shall have a minimum inside dia-
meter of 90 mm and a minimum depth above the bottom bearing of 56 mm.

5.5 Metal containers

Two metal containers in which the test specimens are tested, cylindrical in shape and having a flat bottom with a
nominal capacity of about 100 g. The containers shall have inside dimensions of (56
5) mm in diameter and
(35
2) mm in depth. To facilitate pouring the right amount of material, a mark shall be made at a depth of 30 mm.

6 Preparation and conditioning of test specimens

6.1 Prepare the test sample according to prEN 13880-6.

6.2 Pour the test sample taking care to avoid any contamination. Record the actual temperature at the end of
pouring.

6.3 Immediately after filling, loosely cover each metal container and its contents with a lipped beaker of suitable
size as a protection against dust and to assist in the elimination of air bubbles. Allow the test specimens to cool in
air at a temperature of (23
2) °C for a period of (1,75
0,25) h.

6.4 Place the test specimens in the water bath along with the transfer dish and allow them to remain immersed
for a further period of (1,75
0,25) h.

7 Test conditions

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The test conditions shall be:

 temperature: (25,0
0,3) °C;

 applied load: (150,0
0,1) g;

 duration of loading: (5,0
0,1) s.

8 Procedure
8.1 Immerse the test specimen so that there is a depth of not less than 50 mm of water above them, when
supported on the shelf. Distilled or deionised water should be used in the bath. After the period of immersion in the
water bath, place the test specimens in the transfer dish filled with water from the water bath to sufficient depth to
cover the metal container completely.

8.2 Take the transfer dish containing the test specimen out of the water bath, place it on the stand of the
penetration apparatus and test within 1 min.

8.3 Adjust the penetration cone, which shall also be at a temperature of about 25 °C, so that the tip just makes
contact with the surface of the test specimen. Release the cone for (5,0
0,1) s, secure it and measure the
distance penetrated.

8.4 Make three determinations at points on the surface of the test specimen not less than 16 mm from the side of
the metal container and from each other.

8.5 Between determinations, return the test specimen and transfer dish to the water bath while carefully wiping
the tip of the cone clean with a clean cloth.

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8.6 If the result of any determination differs from the average of the three determinations by more than 0,5 mm,
discard the results and repeat the test on a fresh test specimen.

9 Expression of results
Report the penetration as the average of the three determinations, rounded to the nearest 0,1 mm.

10 Precision
Estimates of the repeatability and reproducibility of this test method and of the variability due to sampling are not
available yet but will be included by amendment when known.

11 Test report
The test report shall confirm that the test was carried out in accordance with this European Standard and shall
include the following information:

a) name of sample and related primers if used;

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b) source of sample and relevant primer (if applicable);

c) batch number and date of manufacture where appropriate or expiry date;

d) date of testing and results obtained;

e) name of analyst and test laboratory.

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Annex A
(informative)

Determination of the penetration after fuel immersion

A.1 Principle
The purpose of this test method is to verify that the properties of fuel resistant type sealants do not deteriorate to
an unacceptable degree as the result of contact with spilt fuel or oil.

NOTE 1 The standard test fuel will give results which indicate the probable behaviour of a sealant coming into contact with
the usual fuel and lubricating oils, but provision is made for the test to be carried out with a different fluid if the standard fuel is
not representative of a particular type of spillage.

NOTE 2 It should be ensured that this test is carried out under suitable environmental conditions to provide adequate
protection to personnel against the risk of fire, inhalation of smoke and/or toxic products of combustion.

A.2 Apparatus
A.2.1 Small container, made of 1 mm metal sheet. Its nominal internal dimensions are 150 mm in diameter and
150 mm in depth and it has a closely fitting lid which can be sealed with adhesive tape.

A.2.2 Standard fuel, being a mixture of 70 % iso-octane (V/V) having the properties given in Table A.1, with a
30 % (V/V) industrial grade toluene.

Table A.1 — Properties of iso-octane

Octane number 100,0
0,1

Density at 20 °C (0,69193
0,00015) g/ml
Refractive index, ND (1,39145
0,00015) N
Freezing point –107,442 °C
Distillation: 50 % recovery (99,238
0,025) °C
Increase from 20 % and 80 % recovery, °C maximum 0,020
NOTE Alternatively, if agreed between the purchaser and the supplier, a special fluid may be substituted, but the other
conditions of the test should not be varied.

A.2.3 Adhesive tape.

A.3 Preparation and conditioning of test specimens

Prepare the test specimen in accordance with clause 6.

A.4 Procedure

Place the test specimen which is in its container, in the small container and pour in standard fuel to a depth of
10 mm. Seal the lid with adhesive tape.

Maintain the container at a temperature of (23
2) °C for a period of (24
1) h. After removal from the fuel, dry the
test specimen in airflow with a mean flow velocity between 90 m/min and 150 m/min, for a period of 1 h.

Carry out the test in accordance with 6.4 and 8.1 to 8.6.
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