EN ISO 10545-5:1997
(Main)Ceramic tiles - Part 5: Determination of impact resistance by measurement of coefficient of restitution (ISO 10545-5:1996, including Technical Corrigendum 1:1997)
Ceramic tiles - Part 5: Determination of impact resistance by measurement of coefficient of restitution (ISO 10545-5:1996, including Technical Corrigendum 1:1997)
Specifies a test method for determining the impact resistance of ceramic tiles by measuring the coefficient of restitution.
Keramische Fliesen und Platten - Teil 5: Bestimmung der Schlagfestigkeit durch Messung des Rückprallkoeffizienten (ISO 10545-5:1996, einschließlich Technische Korrektur 1:1997)
Dieser Teil von ISO 10545 legt ein Prüfverfahren zur Bestimmung der Schlagfestigkeit keramischer Fliesen und Platten durch Messen des Rückprallkoefizienten fest.
Carreaux et dalles céramiques - Partie 5: Détermination de la résistance au choc par mesurage du coefficient de restitution (ISO 10545-5:1996, Rectificatif Technique 1:1997 inclus)
L'IEC 62689-1:2016 définit les exigences (et donc les performances) minimales, ainsi que les classifications des essais qui en découlent (à l'exception des essais fonctionnels et de communications) pour les indicateurs de passage de courant de défaut (FPI) et les unités de poste de distribution (DSU) (y compris pour leurs capteurs de courant et/ou de tension) qui sont respectivement matérialisés par un dispositif ou un dispositif/une combinaison de dispositifs et/ou de fonctions pouvant détecter des défauts et les localiser.
Keramične ploščice - 5. del: Ugotavljanje odpornosti proti udarcem z merjenjem koeficienta odboja
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 16-Sep-1997
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Mar-1998
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 67 - Ceramic tiles
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 67 - Ceramic tiles
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 17-Sep-1997
- Completion Date
- 17-Sep-1997
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
EN ISO 10545-5:1997 is an international standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and adopted by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). This standard specifies a test method for determining the impact resistance of ceramic tiles by measuring their coefficient of restitution. It is part 5 of the EN ISO 10545 series which addresses various physical and mechanical properties of ceramic tiles.
This standard clarifies the procedure to assess how ceramic tiles respond to impact loads, which is critical for ensuring durability and performance in practical applications. The latest consolidation includes Technical Corrigendum 1:1997, which corrects a numerical value in figure A.1 related to water absorption testing of concrete blocks used in sample preparation.
Key Topics
Scope and Purpose
- Measurement of impact resistance of ceramic tiles by dropping a steel ball on the tile surface and assessing the rebound height.
- Relevant for tiles with dimensions at least 75 mm x 75 mm or assembled smaller pieces.
Test Methodology
- Use of a standardized ball-release apparatus with a heavy steel base, vertical steel guide bar, electromagnet for steel ball release, and a detector for measuring rebound height or time interval between impacts.
- Determination of the coefficient of restitution (e) is calculated as the ratio of velocities before and after impact, derived from the height of rebound.
Test Specimen Preparation
- Ceramic tile samples are mounted on rigid concrete blocks using an epoxide resin adhesive.
- Concrete blocks are precisely prepared with a controlled mixture for reproducibility of results.
- Tiles must be free from visible cracks but minor Hertzian cracks not observable at 1-meter distance are disregarded.
Calibration and Reporting
- Calibration requires testing reference tiles under specified conditions to confirm apparatus accuracy.
- The test report must include:
- Reference to EN ISO 10545-5:1997
- Tile description
- Individual and average coefficients of restitution
- Observations on tile surface integrity after testing
Annex Information
- Annex A provides an informative method to measure surface water absorption of concrete blocks, important for correct sample conditioning.
- The technical corrigendum updates the numerical value in figure A.1 for better accuracy in water absorption measurement.
Applications
This standard is vital for manufacturers, laboratories, and quality control entities involved in the production and certification of ceramic tiles, including:
Quality Control in Tile Manufacturing
- Verifies resistance to sudden impacts which tiles may endure during handling, transport, or service life.
- Helps classify tiles for different market requirements based on impact durability.
Product Development and Innovation
- Guides manufacturers in developing high-impact-resistant ceramic tiles suitable for floors, walls, and other applications.
Construction and Installation Standards
- Provides a measurable and reproducible test method to ensure tiles meet durability benchmarks before installation in building projects.
Regulatory Compliance
- Assists in conformity assessment of ceramic tiles according to European and international regulations.
Related Standards
EN ISO 10545 is a comprehensive series covering physical and mechanical testing of ceramic tiles. Related parts include:
- EN ISO 10545-1: Sampling and basis for acceptance of ceramic tiles.
- EN ISO 10545-2: Determination of dimensions and surface quality.
- EN ISO 10545-3: Water absorption and density tests.
- EN ISO 10545-4: Breaking strength and modulus of rupture.
- EN ISO 10545-6: Resistance to deep abrasion for unglazed tiles.
- EN ISO 10545-7: Resistance to surface abrasion for glazed tiles.
- EN ISO 10545-9: Resistance to thermal shock.
- EN ISO 10545-12: Determination of frost resistance.
- EN ISO 10545-13: Chemical resistance testing.
Understanding and referring to these interconnected standards enhances comprehensive quality assessment and certification of ceramic tiles.
Keywords: EN ISO 10545-5, ceramic tiles, impact resistance, coefficient of restitution, tile testing, steel ball impact test, tile durability, ceramic tile standards, test method, ISO 10545 series, tile quality control, construction materials testing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN ISO 10545-5:1997 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Ceramic tiles - Part 5: Determination of impact resistance by measurement of coefficient of restitution (ISO 10545-5:1996, including Technical Corrigendum 1:1997)". This standard covers: Specifies a test method for determining the impact resistance of ceramic tiles by measuring the coefficient of restitution.
Specifies a test method for determining the impact resistance of ceramic tiles by measuring the coefficient of restitution.
EN ISO 10545-5:1997 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100 - Construction materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN ISO 10545-5:1997 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 14411:2012, EN 14411:2016. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Ceramic tiles - Part 5: Determination of impact resistance by measurement of coefficient
of restitution (ISO 10545-5:1996, including Technical Corrigendum 1:1996)
Keramische Fliesen und Platten - Teil 5: Bestimmung der Schlagfestigkeit durch
Messung des Rückprallkoeffizienten (ISO 10545-5:1996, einschließlich Technische
Korrektur 1:1996)
Carreaux et dalles céramiques - Partie 5: Détermination de la résistance au choc par
mesurage du coefficient de restitution (ISO 10545-5:1996, Rectificatif Technique 1:1996
inclus)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 10545-5:1997
ICS:
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD
10545-5
First edition
1996-04-0 1
Ceramic tiles -
Part 5:
Determination of impact resistance by
measurement of coefficient of restitution
Carreaux et dalles ckramiques -
Partie 5: Determination de Ia Gsistance au choc par mesurage du
coefficien t de restitution
Reference number
ISO 10545-5:1996(E)
ISO 10545-5:1996(E)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide
federation of national Standards bodies (ISO member bodies). The work
of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO
technical committees. Esch member body interested in a subject for
which a technical committee has been established has the right to be
represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental
and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO
collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission
(1 EC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are
circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an International
Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting
a vote.
International Standard ISO 10545-5 was prepared by Technical Committee
ISO/TC 189, Ceramic tile.
ISO 10545 consists of the following Parts, under the general title Ceramic
tiles:
- Part 1: Sampling and basis for acceptance
- Part 2: Determination of dimensions and surface quality
- Part 3: Determination of water absorption, apparen t porosity, appar-
en t relative density and bulk density
- Part 4: Determination of modulus of rupture and breaking strength
- Part 5: Determination of impact resistance by measurement of co-
efficient of restitution
- Part 6: Determination of resistance to deep abrasion for unglazed
tiles
for glazed
- Part 7: Determination o f resistance to surface abrasion
tiles
- Part 8: Determination of linear thermal expansion
0 ISO 1996
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0 ISO ISO 10545-5:1996(E)
- Part 9: Determination of resistance to thermal shock
- Part *I 0: Determination of moisture expansion
- Part ? 1: Determination of crazing resistance for glazed tiles
- Part 12: Determination of frost resistance
- Part 13: Determination of Chemical resistance
- Part 14: Determination of resistance to stains
- Part 15: Determination of lead and Cadmium given off by glazed tiles
- Part 16: Determination of small colour differentes
- Part 17: Determination of coefficient of friction
Annex A of this part of ISO 10545 is for information only.
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ISO 10545-5: 1996(E)
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD 0 ISO
Ceramic tiles -
Part 5:
Determination of impact resistance by measurement of
coefficient of restitution
4.2 Ball-release apparatus, (see figure l), consist-
1 Scope
ing of a heavy steel base set on levelling screws with
a vertical steel bar to which is attached an
This part of ISO 10545 specifies a test method for
electromagnet, a guide tube and a test unit support.
determining the impact resistance of ceramic tiles by
measuring the coefficient of restitution.
The test unit is clamped firmly in a Position so that
when the steel ball drops it impinges on the centre
of the horizontal tile surface. A clamping device is
2 Definition
shown in figure 1, but any suitable System may be
used.
For the purpose of this part of ISO 10545, the fol-
lowing definition applies.
4.3 Electronie timing device (optional), which, by
means of a microphone, measures the time interval
2.1 coefficient of restitution between two im-
between the first and second impacts when the ball
pacting bodies, e: Relative velocity of departure div-
is dropped onto the test specimen.
ided by the relative velocity of approach.
5 Test specimens
3 Principle
5.1 Number of test specimens
Determination of the coefficient of restitution by
A minimum of five pieces in dimensions
dropping a steel ball from a fixed height onto the test
75 mm x 75 mm tut from five tiles. Tiles with facial
specimen and measuring the height of rebound.
dimensions less than 75 mm may be used.
5.2 Brief description of test units
4 Apparatus
The test units consist of test specimens fixed to ma-
ture concrete blocks by means of rigid epoxide resin
4.1 Chrome steel ball, of diameter
(19 & 0,05) mm. adhesive.
EO 1054505:1996(E)
Electromag net
Steet ball
Guide tube
Timing equipment
Detector
Levetting screw
X
Tite -,
Epoxide resin adhesive -
/t ““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““””” ““““““““““““““““” 1
Concrete block ““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““”””””””””””””””““““”
Figure 1 - Ball-release apparatus
other aggregates may be used and then the surface
5.3 Concrete blocks
water absorption test may not be appropriate.
Concrete blocks or slabs may be made by adding one
7-l
I ne dense concrete blocks shall be of approximate
part by mass of Portland cement to 4.5 to 5.5 Parts
dimensions 75 mm x 75 mm x 50 mm and prepared by mass of aggregate. The aggregate shall be gravel
in moulds of this size, or alternatively tut from large sand of 0 to 8 mm particle size with a continuous
concrete slabs. grading curve between the Iimits A and B in figure 2.
The total fines of particle size below 0,125 mm in the
The following method describes the preparation of
mix of concrete, including Portland cement, should be
dense concrete blocks made from gravellsand, but
about 500 kg per cubic metre.
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