EN 13880-1:2003
(Main)Hot applied joint sealants - Part 1: Test method for the determination of density at 25 °C
Hot applied joint sealants - Part 1: Test method for the determination of density at 25 °C
This European Standard describes a method for determining the density of hot applied joint sealants.
Heiß verarbeitbare Fugenmassen - Teil 1: Prüfverfahren zur Bestimmung der Dichte bei 25 °C
Diese Europäische Norm beschreibt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Dichte von heiß verarbeitbaren Fugenmassen.
Produits de scellement de joints appliqués à chaud - Partie 1: Méthode d'essai pour la détermination de la masse volumique à 25 °C
La présente norme spécifie un mode de détermination de la masse volumique ou de la densité des produits de scellement pour joints appliqués à chaud, par déplacement.
Toplo nanosljive tesnilne mase za stike – 1. del: Preskusna metoda za ugotavljanje gostote pri 25 °C
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 19-Aug-2003
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Mar-2005
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 227 - Road materials
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 17-Dec-2023
- Completion Date
- 11-Feb-2026
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
Not Harmonized89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
EN 14188-1:2004 - Joint fillers and sealants - Part 1: Specifications for hot applied sealants - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
EN 13880-1:2003 is a European Standard developed by CEN that specifies a standardized method for determining the density of hot applied joint sealants at 25 °C. These sealants are widely used in road construction, especially for sealing joints and cracks in asphalt and concrete pavements. Accurate density measurement is essential for quality control and material specification, which directly affects the performance and durability of road joints.
Key Topics
- Scope: EN 13880-1:2003 outlines a procedure for determining the density of hot applied joint sealants using precise laboratory equipment and defined testing conditions.
- Testing Method:
- The process involves weighing a dry crucible in air and under water, introducing the sealant sample, and then repeating the weighings after conditioning at controlled temperature.
- The density is calculated based on the difference in mass measurements and the known density of water at 25 °C.
- Precision Requirements:
- Repeatability: Results must not differ by more than 0.003 g/cm³ when conducted by the same operator.
- Reproducibility: Results between laboratories must not differ by more than 0.005 g/cm³.
- Reporting: Test reports must detail product identification, sampling information, testing date, results, and responsible lab personnel.
Applications
- Quality Assurance in Road Construction: Determining density ensures that hot applied joint sealants meet required specifications, leading to longer-lasting roads and highways.
- Material Certification: Results from the EN 13880-1 method are often used to certify lot conformity before materials are applied on site.
- Research and Development: Laboratories and manufacturers rely on this standard to evaluate, refine, and compare the material characteristics of innovative sealing formulations.
- Contractual Compliance: Compliance with EN 13880-1:2003 is often required in project specifications for public and private infrastructure works across Europe and internationally.
Related Standards
EN 13880-1:2003 is part of a larger series that addresses various properties and test methods for hot applied joint sealants, including:
- EN 13880-2: Test method for determination of cone penetration at 25 °C
- EN 13880-3: Penetration and recovery (resilience) testing
- EN 13880-4: Heat resistance - Change in penetration value
- EN 13880-5: Flow resistance
- EN 13880-6: Preparation of samples for testing
- EN 14188-1: Specifications for hot applied sealants
These standards, together, provide an integrated approach to the testing and performance evaluation of joint sealants for road and pavement applications.
Keywords:
EN 13880-1, joint sealant density, hot applied joint sealants, road construction materials, European Standard, laboratory testing, quality assurance, sealing materials, CEN, pavement joint sealants, sealant material certification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13880-1:2003 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Hot applied joint sealants - Part 1: Test method for the determination of density at 25 °C". This standard covers: This European Standard describes a method for determining the density of hot applied joint sealants.
This European Standard describes a method for determining the density of hot applied joint sealants.
EN 13880-1:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 93.080.20 - Road construction materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13880-1:2003 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13880-6:2019, EN 14188-1:2004. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 13880-1:2003 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/124. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Toplo nanosljive tesnilne mase za stike – 1. del: Preskusna metoda za ugotavljanje gostote pri 25 °CHeiß verarbeitbare Fugenmassen - Teil 1: Prüfverfahren zur Bestimmung der Dichte bei 25 °CProduits de scellement de joints appliqués a chaud - Partie 1: Méthode d'essai pour la détermination de la masse volumique a 25 °CHot applied joint sealants - Part 1: Test method for the determination of density at 25 °C93.080.20Materiali za gradnjo cestRoad construction materials91.100.50Veziva. Tesnilni materialiBinders. Sealing materialsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13880-1:2003SIST EN 13880-1:2004en01-junij-2004SIST EN 13880-1:2004SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13880-1August 2003ICS 93.080.20English versionHot applied joint sealants - Part 1: Test method for thedetermination of density at 25 °CProduits de scellement de joints appliqués à chaud - Partie1: Méthode d'essai pour la détermination de la massevolumique à 25 °CHeiß verarbeitbare Fugenmassen - Teil 1: Prüfverfahrenzur Bestimmung der Dichte bei 25 °CThis 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 EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards 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 translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2003 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13880-1:2003 ESIST EN 13880-1:2004
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