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capillary absorption test [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Strength of Materials
  • Concrete Construction
  • Waterproofing (Construction)
CONT

The present methods of specifying and compliance testing cast stone products for compliance are the BS 1217 initial surface absorption test (ISAT), the DIN 18500 water immersion test and the UKCSA's capillary absorption test (CAT).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Résistance des matériaux
  • Bétonnage
  • Étanchéité (Construction)
DEF

Essai qui consiste à mesurer, selon un mode opératoire défini, la quantité d'eau absorbée par une éprouvette prismatique en béton ou en mortier placée debout sur un lit de sable gorgé d'eau, et à suivre cette absorption dans le temps jusqu'à l'obtention d'un poids constant.

OBS

Essai d'étanchéité [...] Absorption capillaire.

Spanish

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