SR EN 12371:2010

Natural stone test methods - Determination of frost resistance

This European Standard specifies a method to assess the effect of freeze/thaw cycles on natural stones (see EN 12670 for terminology, and EN 12440 for denomination). The standard contains provision for both a shorter technological test (Test A) to assess the effect of freeze/thaw cycles on the relevant performance characteristics and an identification test (Test B). NOTE Some marbles, as defined in EN 12440, undergo changes in physical properties as a result of the test conditions rather than the freeze/thaw cycles. In these cases, additional tests (for example EN 14066) should be applied.

Status : Valid
Approval date : 9/30/2010
Publish date : 10/2/2010
Number of pages : 16
ICS : 73.020 Mining and quarrying,91.100.15 Mineral materials and products
Technical Committee : 115 - Natural stones

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