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Water Penetration Test

1. The document describes a water penetration test performed on concrete samples according to DIN 1048 Part 2 to determine water permeability. 2. Seven 150mm cubic concrete samples were prepared and tested for each concrete mix, with three samples used for measuring water penetration depth. 3. The samples were subjected to a water pressure of 5 bars for 72 hours, after which they were split to measure the average water penetration depth, which should be less than 25mm according to the DIN standard.

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Water Penetration Test

1. The document describes a water penetration test performed on concrete samples according to DIN 1048 Part 2 to determine water permeability. 2. Seven 150mm cubic concrete samples were prepared and tested for each concrete mix, with three samples used for measuring water penetration depth. 3. The samples were subjected to a water pressure of 5 bars for 72 hours, after which they were split to measure the average water penetration depth, which should be less than 25mm according to the DIN standard.

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  • Preparation of Test Specimen: Details the preparation method for specimens used in the test.
  • Test Equipment: Describes the equipment required to conduct the water penetration test.
  • Purpose of the Test: Explains the specific purpose and limits of the water penetration depth test.
  • References: Cites the references that are foundational to the test standards and procedures.
  • Calculation of Results: Describes how to calculate and interpret the results of the test.
  • Test Procedure: Outlines the steps needed to effectively carry out the test procedure.
  • Data: Instructions on collecting and recording data from the tests.
  • Water Penetration Test Introduction: Provides an overview of the water penetration test procedure and objectives.
  • Applicable Standards: Lists the standards applicable to the water penetration test methods.
  • Observations and Conclusions: Summarizes observations from testing with conclusions about results.
  • Additional Technical Data: Provides additional technical data relevant to various conditions and tests.

Water Penetration Test

1. Introduction

2. Purpose of the Test

Limiting value of water penetration depth when tested as per DIN is less than 25 mm.

3. Applicable Standards:

DIN 1048 Part 2

4. Test Equipment’s:

 Compression Testing machine


 Compressor
 Air Pressure Cylinder
 Cylinder Moulds
 Permeability Cell

5. Preparation of Test Specimen:

1. At least three specimens are required for testing


2. Test Specimen: 150 mm x 150 mm x 150 mm
3. After 24 Hrs of casting of Specimen, Central circular area of 100 mm (75 mm dia as per
IS code) shall be roughened with a wire brush on the side on which the water pressure is
to be applied.
4. The unroughened part of the side of the test specimen which is subjected to water
pressure is to be sealed with two coats of cement water paste (w/c=0.4).

6. Test Procedure:

1. After 28 days curing, the specimen is fitted into the apparatus where water pressure is
applied on the roughened face.
2. A pressure of 5 Bar is applied for 72 Hrs
3. After the test specimen is split in the middle by compression applied on the two round
steel bars lying on opposite sides.
4. The side after the test specimen exposed to the water pressure should face downwards.

7. Calculations:

The greatest water penetration depth is taken as the average value of the greatest
penetration depths of the three specimens.

8. REFERENCES:
1. IS: 516 -1959 ‘METHODS OF TESTS FOR STRENGTH OF CONCRETE ‘Bureau of
Indian Standards, New Delhi, 2007.
2. DIN1048-PART-5 Testing concrete Testing of hardened concrete (specimens prepared in
mould)
3. BS-EN-12390-8-Testing-hardened-concrete-Part-8-Depth-of-penetration-of-water-under-
pressure
1. Limiting value of water penetration depth when tested as per DIN is less than 25 mm.
Seven cubic samples with sides of 150 mm were prepared for each set of tests on
concrete: four for the compressive strength tests and three for the water penetration depth
tests. Each type of concrete was tested for its water permeability in terms of water
penetration depth. These tests were performed on three samples for each type of concrete.

2. The testing procedure for measuring the water penetration depth was carried out in
accordance with EN 12390-8, where the sample was not pre-saturated. During the test, a
water pressure of 500 ± 50 kPa was applied to the bottom molded face of each cubic
sample.

3. The appearance of the surfaces of the test sample not exposed to the water pressure was
periodically observed. After 72 ± 2 h, the samples were removed from the apparatus and
then each sample was split into two halves to measure the water penetration depth. The
difference between the two halves was minimal (3 mm on average), and, therefore, the
average of the two was taken.

4. The water penetration depth result was taken as the average water penetration depth of
the three cubic samples cast from the same batch of concrete and tested at the same time.
5. (It is believed that in non-saturated medium (partially saturated concrete), the water
penetration under external hydraulic pressure is associated with sorptivity and unsteady
flow.) Thus, this method can quantify the transport under pressure gradient and can
possibly assess permeability (in the non-stationary regime). The main assumption is that
the penetration test is not continued until a steady state of flow is achieved.

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