EN 12090:2013
(Main)Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of shear behaviour
Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of shear behaviour
This European Standard specifies the equipment and procedures for determining shear behaviour. It is applicable to thermal insulating products.
NOTE The tests described in this standard do not determine pure shear behaviour, but measure the effects of applying two opposite parallel forces to the major faces of the test specimen. The test is however called shear in this text by convention. The application of a force tangentially to the major surface of the test specimen is considered to represent more closely the stresses imposed upon thermal insulation products in many building applications, particularly walls, than other methods of measuring shear performance e.g. bending tests.
Wärmedämmstoffe für das Bauwesen - Bestimmung des Verhaltens bei Scherbeanspruchung
Diese Europäische Norm legt Prüfeinrichtungen und Verfahren zur Bestimmung des Verhaltens bei Scherbeanspruchung fest. Sie gilt für Wärmedämmstoffe.
ANMERKUNG Mit den in dieser Norm beschriebenen Prüfungen wird nicht das reine Scherverhalten bestimmt, sondern die Wirkung zweier gegenläufiger Parallelkräfte gemessen, die auf die größten Oberflächen des Probekörpers einwirken. Trotzdem wird in dieser Norm gewohnheitsmäßig von der Prüfung des Scherverhaltens gesprochen. Es wird davon ausgegangen, dass eine tangential zur größeren Oberfläche des Probekörpers aufgebrachte Kraft mehr den Beanspruchungen entspricht, denen Wärmedämmstoffe in vielen Anwendungsbereichen des Bauwesens — insbesondere bei Wänden — ausgesetzt sind, als die Bestimmung des Scherverhaltens mit anderen Prüfverfahren, wie z. B. dem Biegeversuch.
Produits isolants thermiques destinés aux applications du bâtiment - Détermination du comportement en cisaillement
La présente Norme européenne spécifie l'équipement et les modes opératoires permettant de déterminer le comportement en cisaillement. Elle s'applique aux produits isolants thermiques.
NOTE Les essais décrits dans la présente norme ne déterminent pas le comportement en cisaillement proprement dit, mais mesurent les effets de l'application de deux forces parallèles opposées sur les faces principales de l'éprouvette. Toutefois, l’essai est désigné dans le texte comme de cisaillement par convention. L'application d'une force tangentielle à la face principale de l'éprouvette est considérée représenter mieux les contraintes imposées aux produits isolants thermiques dans beaucoup d'applications du bâtiment, et plus particulièrement pour les murs, que les autres méthodes de mesure de la performance au cisaillement, par exemple les essais de flexion.
Toplotnoizolacijski proizvodi za uporabo v gradbeništvu - Ugotavljanje obnašanja pri strigu
Ta evropski standard določa opremo in postopke za ugotavljanje obnašanja strig. Uporablja se za toplotnoizolacijske proizvode.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 12-Mar-2013
- Withdrawal Date
- 29-Sep-2013
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 88 - Thermal insulating materials and products
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 88/WG 1 - Common general test methods
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 07-Apr-2025
- Completion Date
- 07-May-2025
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 20-Mar-2013
Overview
EN 12090:2013 - published by CEN - defines a standardized laboratory method for determining the shear behaviour of thermal insulating products used in building applications. The standard describes the equipment, specimen preparation, test procedures and calculation of results for shear strength and shear modulus. Note: the test applies two opposite parallel forces to the specimen faces and therefore measures practical shear behaviour rather than an idealized pure-shear state.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Test principle: apply tangential (longitudinal shear) forces through rigid supports bonded to the specimen and record force–displacement behavior.
- Test machine: constant movement of the movable head at (3 ± 0.5) mm/min, force and displacement measurement with maximum error 1 %. Displacement transducers may be required when adhesive layers are thick.
- Specimen arrangements:
- Single specimen: square specimen 250 mm × 50 mm, thickness = product thickness (max 50 mm).
- Double specimen: two square parts 200 mm × 100 mm each, assembled per the standard.
- Specimen supports and fixtures: rigid metal plates (examples: 330 mm × 50 mm, 16 mm thick) and arrangements ensuring parallelism and rigidity to avoid test artefacts.
- Adhesive: adhesive film must have shear strength and modulus greater than the product so failure occurs in the specimen, not the bond.
- Specimen preparation & dimensions: retain coatings/facings; flatness/parallelism tolerance ≤ 0.5 % of thickness (max 0.5 mm). Dimensional measurement per EN 12085.
- Conditioning and test conditions: store specimens ≥ 6 h at (23 ± 5) °C (dispute condition: 23 ± 2 °C, 50 ± 5 % RH). Test normally at (23 ± 5) °C.
- Number of specimens: follow the relevant product standard; if absent, at least five specimens.
- Results: calculate shear strength (τ) and shear modulus (G) from measured force–displacement curves.
Practical applications - who uses this standard
- Manufacturers of thermal insulation (mineral wool, rigid foam boards, composite panels) use EN 12090:2013 for product development, quality control and to support performance claims.
- Test laboratories and certification bodies perform reproducible shear tests for compliance, CE marking and technical approvals.
- Specifiers, engineers and consultants assessing insulation performance in wall assemblies where tangential stresses (sliding, layering, adhesive joints) are critical.
- Regulatory authorities and standards committees referencing a harmonized method for comparative data across products.
Related standards
EN 12090 is part of the EN/TC 88 series on thermal insulating products. Relevant companion methods include:
- EN 12085 (dimensions of test specimens)
- EN 822 / EN 823 / EN 824 / EN 825 / EN 826 and others for length, thickness, squareness, flatness, compression and related properties.
Keywords: EN 12090:2013, shear behaviour, thermal insulating products, shear strength, shear modulus, thermal insulation shear test, CEN standard, test specimens, single test specimen, double test specimen.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12090:2013 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of shear behaviour". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the equipment and procedures for determining shear behaviour. It is applicable to thermal insulating products. NOTE The tests described in this standard do not determine pure shear behaviour, but measure the effects of applying two opposite parallel forces to the major faces of the test specimen. The test is however called shear in this text by convention. The application of a force tangentially to the major surface of the test specimen is considered to represent more closely the stresses imposed upon thermal insulation products in many building applications, particularly walls, than other methods of measuring shear performance e.g. bending tests.
This European Standard specifies the equipment and procedures for determining shear behaviour. It is applicable to thermal insulating products. NOTE The tests described in this standard do not determine pure shear behaviour, but measure the effects of applying two opposite parallel forces to the major faces of the test specimen. The test is however called shear in this text by convention. The application of a force tangentially to the major surface of the test specimen is considered to represent more closely the stresses imposed upon thermal insulation products in many building applications, particularly walls, than other methods of measuring shear performance e.g. bending tests.
EN 12090:2013 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.60 - Thermal and sound insulating materials; 91.100.99 - Other construction materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12090:2013 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12090:1997. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 12090:2013 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Toplotnoizolacijski proizvodi za uporabo v gradbeništvu - Ugotavljanje obnašanja pri striguWärmedämmstoffe für das Bauwesen - Bestimmung des Verhaltens bei ScherbeanspruchungProduits isolants thermiques destinés aux applications du bâtiment - Détermination du comportement en cisaillementThermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of shear behaviour91.100.60Thermal and sound insulating materialsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12090:2013SIST EN 12090:2013en,fr,de01-julij-2013SIST EN 12090:2013SLOVENSKI
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EN 12090
March 2013 ICS 91.100.60 Supersedes EN 12090:1997English Version
Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of shear behaviour
Produits isolants thermiques destinés aux applications du bâtiment - Détermination du comportement en cisaillement Wärmedämmstoffe für das Bauwesen - Bestimmung des Verhaltens bei Scherbeanspruchung This European Standard was approved by CEN on 15 December 2012.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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The revision of this standard contains no major changes, only minor corrections and clarifications of an editorial nature. This European Standard is one of a series of standards which specify test methods for determining dimensions and properties of thermal insulating materials and products. It supports a series of product standards for thermal insulating materials and products which derive from the Council Directive of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to construction products (Directive 89/106/EEC) through the consideration of the essential requirements. This European Standard has been drafted for applications in buildings but it may also be used in other areas where it is relevant. This European test standard is one of the following group of inter-related standards on test methods for determining dimensions and properties of thermal insulation materials and products, all of which fall within the scope of CEN/TC 88: EN 822, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of length and width EN 823, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of thickness EN 824, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of squareness EN 825, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of flatness EN 826, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of compression behaviour EN 1602, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of the apparent density EN 1603, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of dimensional stability under constant normal laboratory conditions (23 °C/50 % relative humidity) EN 1604, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of dimensional stability under specified temperature and humidity conditions EN 1605, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of deformation under specified compressive load and temperature conditions EN 1606, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of compressive creep SIST EN 12090:2013
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Die Norm EN 12090:2013 behandelt die Ermittlung des Scherungsverhaltens von wärmedämmenden Produkten für Bauanwendungen. Der Geltungsbereich dieser europäischen Norm ist klar umrissen und richtet sich an Hersteller und Prüfinstitute, die sich mit der Qualitätssicherung von Dämmmaterialien beschäftigen. Die Norm definiert sowohl die notwendigen Geräte als auch die Verfahren zur Bestimmung des Scherungsverhaltens dieser Produkte. Ein herausragendes Merkmal der Norm ist, dass sie nicht die reine Scherbehavior untersucht, sondern die Auswirkungen misst, die entstehen, wenn zwei entgegengesetzte parallele Kräfte auf die Hauptflächen des Prüfstücks angewendet werden. Diese konventionelle Definition des Scherens ermöglicht eine realistischere Bewertung, da die tangentiale Kraftanwendung auf die Hauptfläche des Prüfstücks den tatsächlichen Belastungen näherkommt, die auf wärmedämmende Produkte in vielen Bauanwendungen, insbesondere an Wänden, auftreten. Die Norm EN 12090:2013 ist besonders relevant, da sie die Leistungsfähigkeit von Dämmmaterialien unter realitätsnahen Bedingungen bewertet. Dies bietet Architekten und Bauherren wertvolle Informationen zur Auswahl geeigneter Materialien für nachhaltiges Bauen. Darüber hinaus trägt die Standardisierung zur Sicherheit und Zuverlässigkeit von Bauwerken bei, indem sie sicherstellt, dass verwendete Dämmprodukte den erforderlichen Anforderungen an die Scherfestigkeit genügen. Insgesamt stellt die Sist EN 12090:2013 eine wesentliche Ergänzung der Normen für wärmedämmende Produkte dar und unterstreicht die Bedeutung eines einheitlichen Testverfahrens für die Qualitätssicherung in der Bauindustrie.
EN 12090:2013は、建築用途のための熱絶縁製品のせん断挙動を評価するための欧州規格であり、その重要性は特に建築業界において非常に高いです。この標準は、熱絶縁製品のせん断挙動を測定するための機器と手順を明確に規定しています。 この文書がカバーする範囲は、熱絶縁製品に直接関連するものであり、製品が実際の建築環境でどのように機能するかを理解するための基盤を提供します。特に、試験標本の主要な面に対して逆方向の平行な力を適用することにより、せん断の効果を測定する手法は、熱絶縁製品に対する現実的なストレス状況をシミュレートするものです。この方法は、他のせん断性能を測定する方法、特に曲げ試験よりも、壁などの建築用途における熱絶縁製品の挙動をより正確に反映しています。 この標準の強みは、その実用性と信頼性にあります。温度変化や荷重に対する反応を正確に評価することができ、設計者やエンジニアに対して非常に有益な情報を提供します。また、EN 12090:2013に準拠することにより、製品の品質保証や性能証明を行いやすくなり、市場競争において有利に働きます。 このように、EN 12090:2013は建築用途の熱絶縁製品にとって不可欠な基準となっており、その適用性は今後もますます重要性を増すと考えられます。この標準に基づく評価は、構造の安全性やエネルギー効率を確保するための重要な要素となるでしょう。
La norme SIST EN 12090:2013 constitue un cadre essentiel pour l'évaluation du comportement au cisaillement des produits d'isolation thermique utilisés dans les applications de construction. Son champ d'application met en avant la pertinence de la normalisation dans la mesure où elle fournit des équipements et des procédures clairs pour déterminer ce comportement. Parmi les points forts de cette norme, on note qu'elle se concentre sur les effets de l'application de forces opposées et parallèles sur les faces principales des échantillons d'essai. Bien qu'elle soit désignée comme une norme d'essai de cisaillement, il est important de souligner qu'elle ne mesure pas le comportement de cisaillement pur. Cependant, cette approche conventionnelle permet de simuler les contraintes auxquelles sont soumises les produits d'isolation thermique dans de nombreuses configurations de construction, notamment dans les murs. La norme est ainsi particulièrement pertinente pour les fabricants et les professionnels du bâtiment, car elle leur permet d'évaluer la performance des produits d'isolation thermique de manière standardisée. En outre, la méthode proposée reflète plus fidèlement les conditions réelles de service auxquelles ces produits sont soumis, offrant ainsi une garantie de qualité et de sécurité pour les utilisateurs finaux. En résumé, la norme EN 12090:2013 joue un rôle crucial dans la normalisation des tests de comportement au cisaillement, favorisant l'innovation et l'amélioration continue dans le domaine des produits d'isolation thermique pour les applications dans le bâtiment.
SIST EN 12090:2013 표준은 건축용 열 절연 제품의 전단 거동을 결정하기 위한 장비 및 절차를 명시하고 있습니다. 이 표준의 적용 범위는 열 절연 제품에 초점을 맞추고 있으며, 건축 분야에서 필수적인 요소로 작용합니다. 본 표준의 강점 중 하나는 두 개의 반대 방향 평행 힘을 시험 시료의 주요 면에 적용함으로써 전단 거동의 효과를 측정한다는 점입니다. 이는 순수 전단 거동을 결정하는 것이 아니라, 건축에서 열 절연 제품이 받는 압력을 보다 더 정확하게 반영하는 방법입니다. 이러한 점에서 SIST EN 12090:2013은 벤딩 테스트와 같은 다른 전단 성능 측정 방법보다도 더 실제 상황에 가깝게 열 절연 제품의 성능을 평가할 수 있도록 합니다. 표준의 적합성은 건축 응용에서 열 절연 제품의 중요성을 감안할 때, 특히 벽체와 같은 구조물에서 열 절연 제품이 겪는 스트레스를 보다 잘 이해할 수 있게 해줍니다. 이는 건축 설계에서 열 절연 제품의 선택 및 사용에 있어 매우 중요한 참고 자료가 됩니다. 따라서 SIST EN 12090:2013 표준은 열 절연 제품의 성능 평가와 관련하여 매우 유용하고, 열 절연의 실제 응용을 반영하여 건축계에 기여할 수 있는 중요한 기준입니다.
The EN 12090:2013 standard provides a comprehensive framework for assessing the shear behaviour of thermal insulating products used in building applications. This standard is crucial for manufacturers and engineers as it details the specific equipment and procedures necessary to accurately determine the shear performance of these materials, which are essential for ensuring structural integrity and energy efficiency in buildings. One of the key strengths of EN 12090:2013 is its approach to mimic real-world conditions through testing. Unlike traditional methods such as bending tests, which may not fully represent the operational stresses that thermal insulation products experience in practical situations, this standard focuses on applying two opposite parallel forces. This operational methodology provides a clearer understanding of how these materials behave under shear stress, thereby ensuring that results are more applicable to actual building scenarios, particularly in walls. Moreover, the relevance of this standard extends beyond mere compliance; it facilitates better product development and innovation within the thermal insulation sector. By adhering to EN 12090:2013, manufacturers can enhance their product designs, leading to improved performance characteristics and safety when used in construction. Consequently, this standard also aids in promoting energy efficiency, contributing to the sustainability goals within the building industry. In summary, the EN 12090:2013 standard serves as a vital tool for the evaluation of shear behaviour in thermal insulating products, offering robust testing methodologies that align more closely with real-world applications than traditional methods. Its strengths lie in its practical testing approach, which not only ensures compliance but also supports advancements in material performance and building safety.
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