ISO 10545-5-1996 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10545-5:1996 — Ceramic tiles — Part 5: Determination of impact resistance by measurement of coefficient of restitution. This part of the ISO 10545 series specifies a laboratory test method to evaluate the impact resistance of ceramic tiles by measuring their coefficient of restitution; a technical corrigendum (ISO 10545-5:1996/Cor 1:1997) corrects a numerical value in a figure.

Abstract

Specifies a method for determining the impact resistance of ceramic tiles through measurement of the coefficient of restitution, including the required apparatus, test specimen preparation, procedure, calculation and expression of results.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard; under systematic review cycles recorded).
• Publication date: April 1996 (Edition 1).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 91.100.23 — Ceramic tiles.
• Edition / version: 1 (1996). Corrigendum: ISO 10545-5:1996/Cor 1:1997.
• Number of pages: 7.

Scope

Defines a reproducible laboratory procedure to assess the impact resistance of ceramic tiles by measuring the coefficient of restitution produced when a defined mass impacts the tile. The standard covers required apparatus, specimen preparation and conditioning, test sequence, data reduction (calculation of the coefficient) and how results are to be reported for conformity and comparison purposes.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of the test principle: measurement of coefficient of restitution to characterise impact response.
• Specification of apparatus and calibration requirements (impact body, support, measuring device and alignment).
• Specimen preparation, conditioning and mounting to ensure reproducibility.
• Detailed test procedure and sequence of impacts, and calculation method for coefficient of restitution.
• Reporting requirements and interpretation of results; includes a technical corrigendum correcting a figure value.

Typical use and users

Used by ceramic tile manufacturers, independent materials and product testing laboratories, research institutions, specifiers, architects and procurement bodies for product development, quality control, type testing and comparative assessment of tile impact performance.

Related standards

Part of the ISO 10545 series for ceramic tiles; related test methods include ISO 10545-3 (water absorption, porosity and density), ISO 10545-4 (modulus of rupture and breaking strength) and ISO 10545-7 (resistance to surface abrasion), among other parts that address physical and mechanical properties of tiles. National and regional adoptions (EN, DIN, UNE) exist that incorporate ISO 10545-5 with or without the corrigendum.

Keywords

ceramic tiles; impact resistance; coefficient of restitution; test method; ISO 10545-5; tile testing; quality control; pendulum/impact apparatus.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10545-5:1996 is an International Standard titled "Ceramic tiles — Part 5: Determination of impact resistance by measurement of coefficient of restitution", specifying a laboratory method to assess tile impact behaviour.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the apparatus, specimen preparation, test procedure, calculation of the coefficient of restitution and reporting of results for determining the impact resistance of ceramic tiles. A technical corrigendum published in 1997 corrects a numerical value in a figure.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Tile manufacturers, independent testing laboratories, product development and R&D groups, architects and procurement/specification teams use this standard for type testing, quality control and specification verification.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The document was published in April 1996 (Edition 1) and is listed as published by ISO; a technical corrigendum was issued in February 1997. The ISO lifecycle record shows the standard has undergone routine review cycles (confirmed in review actions recorded through 2021) rather than being marked as superseded. Users should check with their national standards body or ISO for the absolute current status before relying on it for regulatory or contractual purposes.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is one part of the ISO 10545 series that covers test methods for ceramic tiles (other parts address dimensions, water absorption, mechanical strength, abrasion resistance, etc.).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Ceramic tiles; impact resistance; coefficient of restitution; ISO 10545; test method; tile testing; pendulum impact; quality control.