EN 14617-5:2012
(Main)Agglomerated stone - Test methods - Part 5: Determination of freeze and thaw resistance
Agglomerated stone - Test methods - Part 5: Determination of freeze and thaw resistance
This European Standard specifies a method to assess the effect of freeze/thaw cycles on agglomerated stones. It contains provisions for a technological test to be carried out to assess the effect of freeze/thaw cycles on the flexural strength characteristics of the stone.
Künstlich hergestellter Stein - Prüfverfahren - Teil 5: Bestimmung der Frost-Tau-Wechselbeständigkeit
Diese Europäische Norm legt ein Verfahren zur Beurteilung der Wirkung von Frost-Tau-Wechseln auf künstlich hergestellte Steine fest. Sieenthält Vorkehrungen für eine technologische Prüfung zur Beurteilung der Wirkung von Frost-Tau-Wechseln auf die Biegefestigkeitscharakteristik des Steins.
Pierre agglomérée - Méthodes d'essai - Partie 5: Détermination de la résistance au gel et au dégel
La présente Norme européenne spécifie une méthode d’évaluation de l’effet des cycles de gel/dégel sur des
pierres agglomérées. Elle contient des dispositions relatives à la réalisation d’un essai technologique pour
évaluer l’effet des cycles de gel/dégel sur les caractéristiques de résistance à la flexion de la pierre.
Aglomeriran kamen - Preskusne metode - 5. del: Ugotavljanje zmrzovanja in odtajevanja
Ta evropski standard določa metodo za ocenjevanje učinka ciklov zamrzovanja/odtajanja na aglomerirani kamen. Vsebuje ukrepe za tehnološki preskus, ki je namenjen za ocenjevanje učinka ciklov zamrzovanja/odtajanja na upogibno trdnost kamna.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 10-Apr-2012
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Oct-2012
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 246 - Natural stones
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 246/WG 4 - Agglomerated stones (JWG 229/246)
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 05-Jun-2023
- Completion Date
- 05-Nov-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 18-Apr-2012
Overview
EN 14617-5:2012 - published by CEN - specifies a standardized test method for assessing freeze/thaw resistance of agglomerated stone. The standard defines a technological procedure to quantify how repetitive freezing and thawing affects the flexural strength of agglomerated stone specimens. This method is used to produce a repeatable metric (coefficient of freeze/thaw resistance) that indicates durability when exposed to freeze/thaw cycles.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope: Assessment of the effect of freeze/thaw cycles on agglomerated stones with focus on flexural strength changes.
- Specimens: At least 5 specimens per test set; two sets required (one exposed to freeze/thaw cycles, one unfrosted control). Specimen dimensions and surface finish follow EN 14617-2.
- Conditioning: Dry specimens conditioned at (40 ± 5) °C until constant mass, then stored at (20 ± 5) °C prior to testing.
- Water saturation: Specimens for cycling are immersed in tap water at (20 ± 5) °C until constant mass (difference < 0.1 %).
- Freeze/thaw cycle parameters:
- Freezing at (−20 ± 5) °C for at least 4 hours.
- Thawing by immersion in tap water at (20 ± 5) °C for at least 2 hours.
- 25 complete cycles are performed.
- Flexural strength testing: Performed according to EN 14617-2 on both cycled and control specimens.
- Result expression: The freeze/thaw resistance coefficient (KMf25) is the ratio of average flexural strength after 25 cycles (RMf) to the average flexural strength of unfrosted specimens (Rf), expressed as a percentage:
KMf25 = (RMf / Rf) × 100 - Reporting: Test report must include identification, sample details, cycle protocol, specimen dimensions, deviations, uncertainty statements and signatures.
Practical applications and users
Who uses EN 14617-5:2012
- Material laboratories and test houses performing durability testing on agglomerated stone.
- Manufacturers of engineered stone, architectural cladding and paving to validate product durability.
- Specifiers and consultants (architects, civil engineers) assessing suitability of agglomerated stone for climates with freeze/thaw exposure.
- Certification bodies and quality assurance teams requiring standardized evidence of frost resistance.
Why it matters
- Provides a reproducible metric for freeze/thaw durability tied to structural performance (flexural strength).
- Supports specification, product comparison, compliance, and risk assessment for exterior applications in cold climates.
Related standards
- EN 14617-2:2008 - Determination of flexural strength (bending) (normative reference).
- Other parts of the EN 14617 series (e.g., Part 1 density/water absorption, Part 4 abrasion, Part 6 thermal shock) for comprehensive agglomerated stone characterization.
Keywords: EN 14617-5:2012, agglomerated stone, freeze/thaw resistance, test methods, flexural strength, CEN, freeze-thaw cycles, stone testing.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 14617-5:2012 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Agglomerated stone - Test methods - Part 5: Determination of freeze and thaw resistance". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies a method to assess the effect of freeze/thaw cycles on agglomerated stones. It contains provisions for a technological test to be carried out to assess the effect of freeze/thaw cycles on the flexural strength characteristics of the stone.
This European Standard specifies a method to assess the effect of freeze/thaw cycles on agglomerated stones. It contains provisions for a technological test to be carried out to assess the effect of freeze/thaw cycles on the flexural strength characteristics of the stone.
EN 14617-5:2012 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.15 - Mineral materials and products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 14617-5:2012 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 14617-5:2005. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Aglomeriran kamen - Preskusne metode - 5. del: Ugotavljanje zmrzovanja in odtajevanjaKünstlich hergestellter Stein - Prüfverfahren - Teil 5: Bestimmung der Frost-Tau-WechselbeständigkeitPierre agglomérée - Méthodes d'essai - Partie 5: Détermination de la résistance au gel et au dégelAgglomerated stone - Test methods - Part 5: Determination of freeze and thaw resistance91.100.15Mineralni materiali in izdelkiMineral materials and productsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14617-5:2012SIST EN 14617-5:2012en,fr,de01-julij-2012SIST EN 14617-5:2012SLOVENSKI
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EN 14617-5
April 2012 ICS 91.100.15 Supersedes EN 14617-5:2005English Version
Agglomerated stone - Test methods - Part 5: Determination of freeze and thaw resistance
Pierre agglomérée - Méthodes d'essai - Partie 5: Détermination de la résistance au gel et au dégel
Künstlich hergestellter Stein - Prüfverfahren - Teil 5: Bestimmung der Frost-Tau-Wechselbeständigkeit This European Standard was approved by CEN on 9 March 2012.
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