SIST EN 13863-5:2024
(Main)Concrete pavements - Part 5: Determination of the bond stress of dowels to be used in concrete pavements
Concrete pavements - Part 5: Determination of the bond stress of dowels to be used in concrete pavements
This document specifies a method for the determination of the bond stress of dowels in concrete pavements.
Fahrbahnbefestigungen aus Beton - Teil 5: Bestimmung der Bindungsspannung von Dübeln für Fahrbahnbefestigungen aus Beton
Dieses Dokument legt ein Verfahren für die Bestimmung der Verbundspannung von Dübeln für Fahrbahnbefestigungen aus Beton fest.
Chaussées en béton - Partie 5 : Détermination de la contrainte d'adhérence de goujons à utiliser dans les chaussées en béton
Le présent document spécifie une méthode de détermination de la contrainte d’adhérence de goujons dans les chaussées en béton.
Betonska vozišča - 5. del: Določanje sprijemne napetosti moznikov v betonskih voziščnih konstrukcijah
Ta dokument določa metodo za določanje sprijemne napetosti moznikov v betonskih voziščnih konstrukcijah.
General Information
Overview
SIST EN 13863-5:2024 is a European standard developed by CEN that specifies a precise method for determining the bond stress of dowels used in concrete pavements. Dowels are critical components for load transfer across joints and cracks in concrete pavement slabs, ensuring structural integrity and longevity. This standard provides a robust testing procedure to evaluate the effectiveness of dowel-to-concrete adhesion, which directly influences pavement performance.
SIST EN 13863-5:2024 complements other parts of the EN 13863 series related to concrete pavement testing and quality assurance, offering standardized guidelines for laboratory evaluation of dowel bonding to concrete substrates.
Key Topics
- Scope: Defines a method to measure the bond stress between dowels and concrete.
- Test Specimen Preparation: Involves embedding dowels in standardized concrete blocks made with defined dimensions and concrete properties.
- Concrete Requirements: Uses concrete conforming to EN 206 with a compressive strength of 30–50 MPa at 7 days, typically representing C30/37 or C35/45 grades.
- Dowel Measurement: Accurate determination of dowel diameter and length, including any coating thickness.
- Testing Procedure:
- The dowel is embedded halfway in a concrete block.
- Pull-out tests are conducted by applying tensile load along the dowel axis.
- The dowel is pulled out partially and pushed back repeatedly over several cycles.
- The final test cycle involves complete pull-out.
- Bond Stress Calculation: Based on the measured pull-out force, dowel dimensions, and embedding length.
- Reporting Requirements: Detailed documentation includes client information, test dates, dowel identification, concrete type, force-displacement curves, and observed damage to coatings.
Applications
This standard is essential for the following practical applications:
- Road Construction Materials Testing: SIST EN 13863-5:2024 assists engineers and testing laboratories in verifying the performance of dowels before their application in concrete highway pavements.
- Quality Control in Pavement Manufacturing: Ensures dowels meet bonding criteria necessary to maintain pavement joint integrity under traffic loads.
- Research and Development: Provides a reproducible method for evaluating innovative dowel materials or coatings designed to improve pavement durability.
- Infrastructure Maintenance: Helps assess dowel condition and bond effectiveness during pavement repairs or rehabilitation.
- Standardization Across Europe: Facilitates harmonized testing and compliance with European construction material standards, supporting cross-border construction projects and procurement.
Related Standards
SIST EN 13863-5:2024 forms part of a comprehensive suite of standards on concrete pavement testing under the EN 13863 series:
- EN 13863-1: Thickness determination of concrete pavements by survey methods.
- EN 13863-2: Test methods for evaluating bond between pavement layers.
- EN 13863-3: Thickness determination using core samples.
- EN 13863-4: Wear resistance testing for pavements subjected to studded tires.
- EN 13863-6: Tensile strength testing of concrete using cylindrical discs.
Additional referenced standards important for compliance include:
- EN 206: Concrete specification, performance, production, and conformity.
- EN 197-1: Cement composition and specification.
- EN 12390 Series: Testing hardened concrete specimens for strength and other characteristics.
Summary
SIST EN 13863-5:2024 delivers an essential framework for the accurate measurement of dowel bond stress in concrete pavements, supporting durable road infrastructure. By standardizing sample preparation, testing apparatus, load application, and result reporting, this standard ensures consistent and reliable evaluation of dowel performance. Its integration with concrete and cement standards enhances quality control across all phases of concrete pavement design, production, and installation.
Ensuring the bond strength of dowels reduces joint failures, minimizes maintenance costs, and extends the service life of concrete pavements-key benefits for road authorities, contractors, and material manufacturers committed to sustainable and safe transportation networks.
Keywords: SIST EN 13863-5:2024, bond stress, dowels, concrete pavement, concrete testing, dowel pull-out test, road construction materials, pavement durability, concrete standards, CEN, EN 206, EN 197-1.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2024
Betonska vozišča - 5. del: Določanje sprijemne napetosti moznikov v betonskih
voziščnih konstrukcijah
Concrete pavements - Part 5: Determination of the bond stress of dowels to be used in
concrete pavements
Fahrbahnbefestigungen aus Beton - Teil 5: Bestimmung der Bindungsspannung von
Dübeln für Fahrbahnbefestigungen aus Beton
Chaussées en béton - Partie 5 : Détermination de la contrainte d'adhérence de goujons
à utiliser dans les chaussées en béton
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13863-5:2024
ICS:
91.100.30 Beton in betonski izdelki Concrete and concrete
products
93.080.20 Materiali za gradnjo cest Road construction materials
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 13863-5
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
March 2024
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 93.080.20
English Version
Concrete pavements - Part 5: Determination of the bond
stress of dowels to be used in concrete pavements
Chaussées en béton - Partie 5 : Détermination de la Fahrbahnbefestigungen aus Beton - Teil 5:
contrainte d'adhérence de goujons à utiliser dans les Bestimmung der Verbundspannung von Dübeln für
chaussées en béton Fahrbahnbefestigungen aus Beton
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 12 February 2024.
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 CEN-CENELEC 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 CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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United Kingdom.
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© 2024 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 13863-5:2024 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms, definitions and symbols . 4
3.1 Terms and definitions . 4
3.2 Symbols . 4
4 Principle . 5
5 Apparatus . 5
5.1 Apparatus for production of the test specimens . 5
5.2 Load equipment . 5
6 Test specimen . 6
6.1 Dowels . 6
6.2 Concrete . 6
6.3 Test specimen . 6
7 Procedure . 6
7.1 Dimensions of the dowels . 6
7.2 Procedure of load application . 8
8 Calculation and presentation of the test result . 8
8.1 Test result . 8
8.2 Precision . 8
9 Report . 8
Annex A (informative) Determination of the dowel dimensions. 10
European foreword
This document (EN 13863-5:2024) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 227 “Road
materials”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
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 September 2024, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by September 2024.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
EN 13863, Concrete pavements, is currently composed with the following parts:
— Part 1: Test method for the determination of the thickness of a concrete pavement by survey method
— Part 2: Test method for the determination of the bond between two layers
— Part 3: Test methods for the determination of the thickness of a concrete pavement from cores
— Part 4: Test methods for the determination of wear resistance of concrete pavements to studded tyres
— Part 5: Determination of the bond stress of dowels to be used in concrete pavements
— Part 6: Test method for the determination of the tensile strength of concrete on cylindrical discs
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North
Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the United
Kingdom.
1 Scope
This document specifies a method for the determination of the bond stress of dowels in concrete
pavements.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 197-1, Cement — Part 1: Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common cements
EN 206, Concrete — Specification, performance, production and conformity
EN 12390-2, Testing hardened concrete — Part 2: Making and curing specimens for strength tests
EN 12390-3, Testing hardened concrete — Part 3: Compressive strength of test specimens
EN 12390-4, Testing hardened concrete — Part 4: Compressive strength — Specification for testi
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SIST EN 13863-5:2024 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Concrete pavements - Part 5: Determination of the bond stress of dowels to be used in concrete pavements". This standard covers: This document specifies a method for the determination of the bond stress of dowels in concrete pavements.
This document specifies a method for the determination of the bond stress of dowels in concrete pavements.
SIST EN 13863-5:2024 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products; 93.080.20 - Road construction materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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