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A Guide To Concrete Repair European Standards
A Guide To Concrete Repair European Standards
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Contents
Section Heading Page
Introduction 3
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3.0 BS EN 1504-1 7
4.0 BS EN 1504-2 8
5.0 BS EN 1504-3 12
6.0 BS EN 1504-4 14
7.0 BS EN 1504-5 15
8.0 BS EN 1504-6 18
9.0 BS EN 1504-7 19
10.0 BS EN 1504-8 20
13.0 BS EN 1504-10 29
14.0 Conclusions 33
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Introduction
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BS EN 1504 - standards for products and systems for the protection and repair of
concrete structures – definitions, requirements, quality control and evaluation of
conformity provides a comprehensive set of standards for concrete repair.
The 10 documents which form BS EN 1504 are complex and provide information not
only to those specifying and applying products but also for the manufacturer.
These guidance notes are aimed to provide information to all those involved with
concrete repairs.
This guide extracts the key components of each document relevant to the specifier and
applicator in a brief easily understood format. If more detail is required then reference
should be made to the relevant standard.
Sika have carried out seminars to applicators and consultants in the UK based on this
guide. It is clear that although these documents are to be implemented by 2009, the
industry has not fully embraced them.
Hopefully this guide will generate your interest in the standards and prepare you for
implementation.
If you would like Sika to carry out a seminar on this subject, please call or email our
Technical Department on 01707 394444 or email: technical@uk.sika.com
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1.0 Overview of BS EN 1504 Documents
BS EN 1504-9 products and systems for the protection and repair of concrete
structures - Definitions, requirements, quality control and evaluation of
conformity.
• Foreword
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• Introduction
• Scope
• Normative reference
• Terms and definitions
The standards that relate specifically to products and systems and are generally
common throughout are:
The following sections are specifically aimed at the manufacturer and CE approved
inspection body:
• Sampling
• Evaluation of conformity
• Marking and labeling
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The 10 documents forming the BS EN 1504 Series are listed below
Content Status
Part 6 Products and systems for grouting anchor reinforcement Released 2006
Part 9 General principles for use of products and system Released 1997 ENV
Part 10 Site application of products and systems and quality Released 2003
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2.0 BS EN 1504 Principles
V Defects in Concrete
V Principle 1 (PI) Protection against ingress
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3.0 BS EN 1504-1
3.1 General
3.2 Main categories of products and
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systems
3.3 Main chemical types and constituents
of protection and repair products and
systems
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4.0 BS EN 1504-2
Surface Preparation Systems for Concrete
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Table 1
Table 1 – Performance characteristics for surface protection products and systems related to the “principles” and “methods” defined in 1504-9
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Product Overview for Surface Protection Systems
Hydrophobic Impregnations
V To produce a water repellent surface
V Pores and capillaries internally coated – not filled
V No film or change in concrete appearance
V Silanes or siloxanes
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Impregnations
V To reduce surface porosity and strengthen the surface
V Pores and capillaries are partially or totally filled
V Discontinuous thin film of organic polymers
V Sodium silicates
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Coatings
V A continuous protective layer
V Thickness 0.1mm-5.0mm
V Typically organic polymers
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5.0 BS EN 1504-3
Structural and Non-Structural Repair
V Principle 3
Concrete Restoration
V Principle 4
Structural Strengthening
V Principle 7
Preserving or Restoring Passivity
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Repair Mortar Classification (Characteristics for all intended uses only – minimum requirements)
Item Requirement
Structural Non-Structural
Class R4 Class R3 Class R2 Class R1
Compressive Strength ≥ 45 MPa ≥ 25 MPa ≥ 15 MPa ≥ 10 MPa
Chloride Ion Content ≤ 0,05% ≤ 0,05%
Adhesive Bond ≥ 2,0 MPa ≥ 1,5 MPa ≥ 0,8 MPa
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Notes:
The above table provides information on the minimum performance characteristics for
all intended uses.
For other intended uses such as special environmental exposure conditions, trafficked
areas which are uncoated, the following characteristics are also included:
• Thermal compatibility
• Skid resistance
• Coefficient of thermal expansion
• Capillary absorption
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6.0 BS EN 1504-4
Structural Bonding
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7.0 BS EN 1504-5
Concrete Injection
V Filling cracks
V Principle 4 (SS) Structural Strengthening
V Injecting cracks, voids or interstices
V Filling cracks, voids or interstices
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8.0 BS EN 1504-6:
Anchoring of Reinforcing Steel Bar
V Product types
V Hydraulic binders (cementitious)
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V Synthetic resins
V Product Consistency
V Fluid
V Paste
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9.0 BS EN 1504-7
Reinforcement Corrosion Protection
Active Coatings
V Electrochemically active pigments
V Function as inhibitors
V Localised cathodic protection
Barrier Coatings
V Isolate reinforcement from pore water
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10.0 BS EN 1504-8
Quality Control and Evaluation of Conformity
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11.0 BS DDENV 1504-9
General Principles for the Use of Products and Systems
The standard also provides guidance on the key stages in the repair and protection
process
1. Assessment of defects
2. Identification of the causes of defects
3. Objectives of protection and repair
4. Selection of the appropriate principles and methods
5. Properties of products and systems (1504 parts 2-7)
6. Maintenance management
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PRINCIPLES AND METHODS RELATED TO DEFECTS IN CONCRETE
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Table 2
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12.0 Sika Product & System Solutions
to BS EN 1504-9
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13.0 BS EN1504-10
Site Application of Products and Systems
and Quality Control of the Works
V Preparation
V Application
V Quality
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The previously mentioned clauses are expanded below to highlight the key
aspects of the document.
Preparation of Concrete
V GENERAL
weak, damaged deteriorated, micro-cracked or delaminated concrete removed
V CLEANING
free from dust, loose material, surface contamination and materials which reduce
bond
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Techniques
Roughening
V Appropriate for the products and systems to be applied and shall be specified
Techniques
Concrete Removal
Techniques
V Mechanical, percussion
V Hydrodemolition
V High pressure up to 60MPa (9000psi)
V Very high pressure up to 110MPa (16500psi)
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Preparation of Reinforcement
Bonding Primer
V Temperature of substrate and repair material should not differ
V Hydrodemolition roughness is greater than any other technique and therefore
bonding primer generally not required
V Site adhesion values between repair material and substrate:
V Structural repair 1.2-1.5MPa
V Non structural minimum 0.7MPa
V Texture surface of repair material before it has set prior to subsequent layers or
apply bonding primer to achieve site adhesion values
V Cementitious systems used without bonding primer shall be pre-wetted but free
from surface water
V Mortar is worked well into substrate and compacted without inclusion of entrapped
air pockets, so that strength is achieved and reinforcement protected against
corrosion
V Sprayed concrete and mortar can be applied by the wet or dry process and shall
comply with the relevant standard for sprayed concrete
V Sprayed concrete or mortar should be applied at an angle as close as possible to
90° to the substrate and at a distance of between 0.5 and 1.0m between the nozzle
and the substrate
V Formwork shall be watertight and allow air and bleed water to escape
V Shall not be vibrated
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Curing
Surface Coatings
V Smoothing coatings shall be applied and cured to fill uneven surface and surface
pores before coatings are applied
V Coatings shall be applied within the specified maximum and minimum thickness
Anchoring
Plate Bonding
V Plate bonding shall be carried out in accordance with BS EN 1504-4 and any other
relevant EN or European Technical Approval
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14.0 CONCLUSIONS
V Sika have a Product selector to select products in accordance with the guidelines
outlined in BS EN 1504-9 Series
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The information contained herein and any other advice are given in good faith based on Sika’s
current knowledge and experience.
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