Clay roofing tiles for discontinuous laying. Determination of physical characteristics - Test for frost resistance

BS EN 539-2:2006 Clay roofing tiles for discontinuous laying. Determination of physical characteristics. Test for frost resistance

BS EN 539-2 is a European Standard which specifies five test methods for the determination of frost resistance of clay roofing tiles and fittings.

The first four test methods (methods A, B, C and D) are applicable according to the requirements described in EN 1304.

The fifth test method (E) is applicable in all the CEN members in accordance with the requirement of each member state. Each country indicates the level or levels in their national foreword of BS EN EN 539-2.

Contents of BS EN 539-2:

Foreword

1 Scope

2 Normative references

3 Terms and definitions

4 Test pieces

5 Test method A

5.1 Principle

5.2 Apparatus

5.3 Sampling

5.4 Preliminary treatment

5.5 Procedure

5.6 Interpretation of the results

5.7 Test report

6 Test method B

6.1 Principle

6.2 Apparatus

6.3 Sampling

6.4 Preliminary treatment

6.5 Procedure

6.6 Evaluation of the test results

6.7 Test report

7 Test method C

7.1 Principle

7.2 Apparatus

7.3 Sampling

7.4 Preliminary treatment

7.5 Procedure

7.6 Interpretation of the test results

7.7 Test report

8 Test method D

8.1 Principle

8.2 Apparatus

8.3 Sampling

8.4 Preliminary treatment

8.5 Procedure

8.6 Interpretation of the test results

8.7 Test report

9 Test method E (European single test method)

9.1 Principle

9.2 Apparatus

9.3 Test sample

9.4 Procedure

9.5 Evaluation of the test pieces

9.6 Test report

Annex A (normative) Determination and calculation of water absorption

Annex B (normative) Determination of the dry density by hydrostatic weighing