Property
Freeze-thaw resistance v1.0
Active
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Definition
The certified structural capability of a porous material to endure continuous cycles of internal water freezing and expanding without suffering superficial spalling or deep micro-cracking.
Description
A paramount survival metric for exterior concrete paving, brick facades, and roofing tiles deployed in severe winter microclimates.
Example
Pass (25 cycles)
Technical definition
Data type
String
Value list
- Pass
- Fail
Usage
Property groups (1)
References
Reference documents (3)
- EN 1339 Concrete Paving Flags v1.0
- EN 1348 Adhesives for Tiles v1.0
- EN 1367-1 Tests for Thermal Shock of Aggregates v1.0