EN 480-5:2005
(Main)Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout - Test methods - Part 5: Determination of capillary absorption
Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout - Test methods - Part 5: Determination of capillary absorption
This European Standard describes a test method for the determination of the effect of admixtures on the capillary absorption of mortar.
Zusatzmittel für Beton, Mörtel und Einpressmörtel -Prüfverfahren - Teil 5: Bestimmung der kapillaren Wasseraufnahme
Dieses Dokument beschreibt die Prüfung der kapillaren Wasseraufnahme eines Mörtels im Rahmen der
Überprüfung der Übereinstimmung eines wasserabweisenden Zusatzmittels.
Adjuvants pour béton, mortier et coulis - Méthodes d'essai -Partie 5: Détermination de l'absorption capillaire
Le présent document décrit une méthode d'essai permettant de déterminer l'effet des adjuvants sur
l'absorption capillaire des mortiers.
Kemijski dodatki za beton, malto in injekcijsko maso – Preskusne metode – 5. del: Ugotavljanje kapilarnega vpijanja
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 27-Sep-2005
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Mar-2006
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 104 - Concrete ( performance, production, placing and compliance criteria )
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 104/SC 3 - Admixtures for concrete
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 18-Jun-2021
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
Overview
EN 480-5:2005 - "Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout - Test methods - Part 5: Determination of capillary absorption" (CEN) defines a standardized laboratory procedure to measure the effect of admixtures on the capillary absorption (water uptake) of mortar. The standard applies to mortar specimens prepared from the EN 480-1 reference mortar and specifies apparatus, specimen preparation, curing, test schedule and reporting requirements used to quantify water uptake by capillarity.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope and purpose: Determines how admixtures influence mortar capillary absorption, an important parameter for durability and water ingress.
- Reference materials: Uses the reference mortar specified in EN 480-1; test mix must be prepared at either equal water/cement (w/c) ratio or equal consistence (workability) to the control.
- Apparatus: Balance (±0.1 g), a 200 mm high receptacle to hold up to 12 prismatic specimens, water-level control, mixing equipment for (40 × 40 × 160) mm prisms, and an environmental enclosure maintained at 20 ± 2 °C and 65 ± 5% RH.
- Specimens and curing: Twelve prisms - 6 control and 6 test - cast in un-oiled moulds. Two measurement ages: 3 specimens per mix at 7 days curing and 3 specimens per mix at 90 days curing; demould after 24 hours and cure until test age in the controlled enclosure.
- Test procedure: Vertical immersion with water level maintained at 3 ± 1 mm above the base; specimens weighed after specified immersion times (e.g., 1 day, 7 days, and for long-term 28 days depending on curing age). Surplus surface water is gently removed before weighing.
- Results and reporting: Capillary absorption reported as mass gain per exposed area (units in g/mm²), calculated from the mean of three specimens per condition. Test report must include materials, admixture type and dosage, whether equal w/c or equal consistence, individual and average results, test date and operator.
Applications and users
- Quality control and performance validation of admixtures (water reducers, hydrophobic agents, etc.)
- Concrete and mortar product developers assessing durability, water ingress, and service-life impacts
- Independent testing laboratories and certification bodies performing standardized water absorption testing
- Specifiers, contractors and manufacturers using EN 480-5:2005 data to compare admixture performance and support technical data sheets
Related standards
- EN 480-1 (reference mortar)
- Other EN 480 series parts: Part 2 (setting time), Part 4 (bleeding), Part 6 (infrared analysis), Part 8 (dry material content), Part 10 (water‑soluble chloride), Part 11 (air voids), Part 12 (alkali content), Part 13 (masonry mortar), Part 14 (corrosion susceptibility)
Keywords: EN 480-5:2005, capillary absorption, admixtures for concrete mortar grout, test methods, reference mortar, w/c ratio, workability, curing, water uptake, CEN.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 480-5:2005 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout - Test methods - Part 5: Determination of capillary absorption". This standard covers: This European Standard describes a test method for the determination of the effect of admixtures on the capillary absorption of mortar.
This European Standard describes a test method for the determination of the effect of admixtures on the capillary absorption of mortar.
EN 480-5:2005 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.10 - Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar; 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 480-5:2005 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 480-5:1996. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 480-5:2005 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/128. 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)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2005
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SIST EN 480-5:1998
Kemijski dodatki za beton, malto in injekcijsko maso – Preskusne metode – 5. del:
Ugotavljanje kapilarnega vpijanja
Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout - Test methods - Part 5: Determination of
capillary absorption
Zusatzmittel für Beton, Mörtel und Einpressmörtel -Prüfverfahren - Teil 5: Bestimmung
der kapillaren Wasseraufnahme
Adjuvants pour béton, mortier et coulis - Méthodes d'essai -Partie 5: Détermination de
l'absorption capillaire
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 480-5:2005
ICS:
91.100.10 Cement. Mavec. Apno. Malta Cement. Gypsum. Lime.
Mortar
91.100.30 Beton in betonski izdelki Concrete and concrete
products
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 480-5
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2005
ICS 91.100.10; 91.100.30 Supersedes EN 480-5:1996
English Version
Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout - Test methods - Part
5: Determination of capillary absorption
Adjuvants pour béton, mortier et coulis - Méthodes d'essai - Zusatzmittel für Beton, Mörtel und Einpressmörtel -
Partie 5: Détermination de l'absorption capillaire Prüfverfahren - Teil 5: Bestimmung der kapillaren
Wasseraufnahme
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 28 July 2005.
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Contents
Page
Foreword .3
1 Scope .4
2 Normative references .4
3 Principle.4
4 Apparatus .4
5 Reference mortar .4
6 Test specimens .5
7 Procedure .5
8 Results.6
9 Test report .6
Foreword
This European Standard (EN 480-5:2005) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 104
“Concrete and related products”, 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 March 2006, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by March 2006.
It has been drafted by Subcommittee 3 (SC 3) of TC 104 "Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout".
This document is part of the series EN 480 "Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout – Test methods" which
comprises the following
Part 1 Reference concrete and reference mortar for testing
Part 2 Determination of setting time
Part 4 Determination of bleeding of concrete
Part 5 Determination of capillary absorption
Part 6 Infrared analysis
Part 8 Determination of the conventional dry material content
Part 10 Determination of water soluble chloride content
Part 11 Determination of air void characteristics in hardened concrete
Part 12 Determination of the alkali content of admixtures
Part 13 Reference masonry mortar for testing mortar admixtures
Part 14 Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout - Test methods - Part 14: Measurement of corrosion
1)
susceptibility of reinforcing steel in concrete - Potentiostatic electro-chemical test method
This document is applicable together with the other standards of the EN 480 series.
This document will supersede EN 480-5:1996.
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