BS EN 13009:2000

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions, symbols and units
4 Principle
5 Apparatus
6 Test specimens
7 Procedure
8 Calculation and expression of results
9 Accuracy
10 Test report
Bibliography

Defines a method to determine the hygric expansion or contraction behaviour of building materials as a function of moisture content. Applies to mineral, porous hygroscopic materials. For other materials showing moisture-induced deformations, the described method can be suitably applied taking account of their specific moisture behaviour. It is relevant to material states when reversible contraction/expansion processes may be assumed, but not for states governed by irreversible processes such as shrinkage after material production or after initial drying.

This standard specifies a procedure for determining the hygric expansion or contraction behaviour of building materials as a function of moisture content. It isapplicable for mineral, porous hygroscopic materials. For other materials showing moisture-induced deformations, the procedure described can be adapted in a suitable way taking into account their specific moisture behaviour. This standard is relevant to material states when reversible expansion/contraction processes, may be assumed, but not states governed by irreversible process such as shrinkage after material production or after initial drying.