Fibres for concrete - Part 2: Polymer fibres - Definitions, specifications and conformity

This Part 2 of EN 14889 specifies requirements for polymer fibres for structural or non-structural use in concrete, mortar and grout.  
NOTE   Structural use of fibres is where the addition of fibres is designed to contribute to the load bearing capacity of a concrete element. This standard covers fibres intended for use in all types of concrete and mortar, including sprayed concrete, flooring, precast, in-situ and repair concretes.

Fasern für Beton - Teil 2: Polymerfasern - Begriffe, Festlegungen und Konformität

Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen für Polymerfasern für Mörtel und Beton fest. Sie gilt für Fasern für tragende und nichttragende Zwecke einschließlich der Verwendung in Spritzbeton, Betonböden, Fertigbetonteilen, Tunnelauskleidungen und Instandsetzungsarbeiten.

Fibres pour béton - Partie 2 : Fibres polymère - Définition, spécifications et conformité

La présente Partie 2 de l’EN 14889 spécifie les prescriptions relatives aux fibres de polymère pour une utilisation structurelle ou non structurelle dans le béton, le mortier ou le coulis.
NOTE   L’utilisation des fibres est structurelle si l’ajout de fibres est conçu pour contribuer à la capacité portante d’un élément en béton. La présente norme traite des fibres destinées à être utilisées dans tous les types de béton et de mortier, y compris le béton projeté, le béton pour dallage, le béton pour préfabrication, le béton coulé en place et le béton de réparation.

Vlakna za beton – 2. del: Polimerna vlakna – Definicija, specifikacije in skladnost

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
22-Aug-2006
Withdrawal Date
30-May-2008
Current Stage
6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
Start Date
23-Aug-2006
Completion Date
23-Aug-2006

Relations

Effective Date
25-Jan-2012

Overview

EN 14889-2:2006 - published by CEN - is the European standard for polymer fibres for concrete. It sets definitions, specifications and conformity requirements for polymer fibres intended for structural or non‑structural use in concrete, mortar and grout. The scope explicitly includes all delivery forms such as sprayed concrete, flooring, precast, in‑situ and repair concretes. The standard supports regulatory compliance (see informative Annex ZA) with the EU Construction Products Directive.

Key topics

  • Classification: Fibres are categorised by physical form:
    • Class I (micro fibres) - diameter < 0.30 mm (subclasses Ia mono‑filamented, Ib fibrillated)
    • Class II (macro fibres) - diameter > 0.30 mm (used where residual flexural strength is required)
  • Declared properties and tolerances:
    • Length, (equivalent) diameter, aspect ratio and linear density must be declared.
    • Tolerance examples from the standard: length >30 mm ±10% (individual), average ±5%; length ≤30 mm ±1.5 mm; Class II diameter and aspect ratio tolerances up to ±50%; Class I linear density ±10%.
  • Material and geometry:
    • Polymer type (polyolefins, polyesters, nylon, PVA, etc.) and fibre shape (straight, deformed, bundled) must be declared.
    • Surface treatments/coatings (spin‑finish, adhesives) must be declared and controlled because they affect dispersion and air entrainment.
  • Mechanical and thermal properties:
    • Tensile properties (tenacity for Class I, tensile strength for Class II), modulus of elasticity, melting point and point of ignition are specified for conformity assessment.
  • Performance effects and testing:
    • Requirements cover effects on workability/consistence, strength of concrete, mixing behaviour and potential release of dangerous substances.
    • Conformity assessment includes initial type testing and ongoing Factory Production Control (FPC), traceability and corrective action procedures.

Applications

  • Use this standard when specifying, manufacturing or testing polymer fibres for concrete applications such as:
    • Crack control in floors and slabs (micro fibres)
    • Load-bearing enhancement and residual flexural capacity in structural members (macro fibres)
    • Sprayed concrete, repair mortars, precast elements and industrial flooring
  • It is essential for product declaration, CE marking and technical dossiers for construction products in EU markets.

Who should use this standard

  • Fibre manufacturers and formulators
  • Concrete and mortar producers
  • Structural and materials engineers specifying fibre‑reinforced concrete
  • Test laboratories and certification bodies
  • Contractors and precast fabricators evaluating fibre performance

Related standards

  • EN 14889-1 (steel fibres for concrete)
  • EN 14845 series (test methods for fibres in concrete)
  • EN 12350-3 (fresh concrete – Vebe test)
  • EN ISO 2062 (textile yarn testing) and ISO 11357-3 (DSC for melting point)

Practical takeaway: EN 14889-2:2006 provides the product definitions, declared properties and conformity framework you need to specify, produce and certify polymer fibres for reliable performance in a wide range of concrete applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

EN 14889-2:2006 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Fibres for concrete - Part 2: Polymer fibres - Definitions, specifications and conformity". This standard covers: This Part 2 of EN 14889 specifies requirements for polymer fibres for structural or non-structural use in concrete, mortar and grout. NOTE Structural use of fibres is where the addition of fibres is designed to contribute to the load bearing capacity of a concrete element. This standard covers fibres intended for use in all types of concrete and mortar, including sprayed concrete, flooring, precast, in-situ and repair concretes.

This Part 2 of EN 14889 specifies requirements for polymer fibres for structural or non-structural use in concrete, mortar and grout. NOTE Structural use of fibres is where the addition of fibres is designed to contribute to the load bearing capacity of a concrete element. This standard covers fibres intended for use in all types of concrete and mortar, including sprayed concrete, flooring, precast, in-situ and repair concretes.

EN 14889-2:2006 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 14889-2:2006 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to prEN 14889-2. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 14889-2:2006 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/128. 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.Fibres for concrete - Part 2: Polymer fibres - Definitions, specifications and conformityVlakna za beton – 2. del: Polimerna vlakna – Definicija, specifikacije in skladnostFibres pour béton - Partie 2 : Fibres polymere - Définition, spécifications et conformitéFasern für Beton - Teil 2: Polymerfasern - Begriffe, Festlegungen und KonformitätTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14889-2:2006SIST EN 14889-2:2006en91.100.30Beton in betonski izdelkiConcrete and concrete productsICS:SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 14889-2:200601-december-2006

EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14889-2August 2006ICS 91.100.30 English VersionFibres for concrete - Part 2: Polymer fibres - Definitions,specifications and conformityFibres pour béton - Partie 2 : Fibres polymère - Définition,spécifications et conformitéFasern für Beton - Teil 2: Polymerfasern - Begriffe,Festlegungen und KonformitätThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 26 June 2006.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2006 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 14889-2:2006: E

Initial type testing.11 6.2.1
General.11 6.3 Factory production control (FPC).13 6.3.1 General.13 6.3.2 Equipment.13 6.3.3 Raw materials.13 6.3.4 Design process.13 6.3.5 Product testing and evaluation.13 6.3.6 Traceability.14 6.3.7 Corrective actions for non conforming products.15 Annex A (normative)
Conditions for switching between the control regimes T-N-R.16 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive for Construction products (89/106/EEC).18 ZA.2 Procedure(s) for the attestation of conformity of products.20 ZA.2.1 Systems of attestation of conformity.20 ZA.2.2 EC Certificate and Declaration of conformity.23 ZA.3. CE Marking and labelling.24 Bibliography.27

Part 2 dealing with polymer fibres
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by February 2007, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by May 2008. This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of the Construction Products Directive. For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document. This European Standard should be given the status of a national standard. No existing European Standard is superseded. Not all fibre characteristics that may be relevant to the performance of a fibre concrete, structural or non-structural, such as early age effects, creep and chemical attack, have been addressed in this standard due to the difficulties of formulating meaningful and reproducible standardised test methods. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

NOTE Structural use of fibres is where the addition of fibres is designed to contribute to the load bearing capacity of a concrete element. This standard covers fibres intended for use in all types of concrete and mortar, including sprayed concrete, flooring, precast, in-situ and repair concretes. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 10002-1, Metallic materials – Tensile testing – Part 1: Method of test at ambient temperature EN 12350-3, Testing fresh concrete – Part 3: Vebe test EN 13392, Textiles – Monofilaments – Determination of linear density prEN 14845-1, Test methods for fibres in concrete – Part 1: Reference concretes EN 14845-2, Test methods for fibres in concrete – Part 2: Effect on concrete EN ISO 2062, Textiles – Yarns from packages – Determination of single-end breaking force and elongation at break (ISO 2062:1993) ISO 11357-3, Plastics – Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) – Part 3: Determination of temperature and enthalpy of melting and crystallization 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 polymer polymeric material such as polyolefin, e.g. polypropylene or polyethylene, polyester, nylon, pva, polyacrylic, aramids and blends of them 3.2 polymer fibres straight or deformed pieces of extruded, orientated and cut material which are suitable to be homogeneously mixed into concrete or mortar 3.3 length distance between the outer ends of the fibre 3.3.1 developed length (for deformed fibres with irregular cross section) length of the deformed fibre after straightening the fibre without deforming the cross section

3.5 aspect ratio ratio of length to equivalent diameter of the fibre 3.6 fibre shape specific outer configuration of the fibre, both in the longitudinal direction and in the shape of the cross section and also the possible surface coatings and or bundling of the fibres 3.7 tensile strength of the fibre stress corresponding to the maximum force a fibre can resist. The tensile strength is calculated by dividing the maximum force a fibre can resist by the mean cross sectional area of the fibre.
3.8 elongation of the fibre
elongation of the fibre is defined as the ratio of the length change of the fibre to the initial length expressed as a percentage NOTE The length change should be measured on the fibre itself. 3.9 elastic modulus of the fibre
initial slope of the tensile stress versus elongation curve 3.10 linear density mass per unit length of a yarn or filament expressed in tex or its multiples or submultiples NOTE 1 tex = 1g/1000m 3.11 tenacity breaking force of a fibre divided by its linear density 3.12 melting point temperature at which a polymer becomes liquid 3.13 point of ignition temperature at which combustion is initiated 3.14 residual flexural strength notional stress at the tip of the notch which is assumed to act in an uncracked mid-span section, with linear stress distribution, of a prism subjected to the centre-point load Fj corresponding to CMODj where CMODj > CMODFL; or to δj where δj > δFL (j = 1,2,3,4). 3.15 crack mouth opening displacement (CMOD) linear displacement measured by a transducer installed on a prism subjected to a centre-point load F

A area of the cross section of the fibre, in mm2; d diameter of a fibre with a circular cross section, in mm; de equivalent diameter of the fibre, in mm; l measured length of the fibre, in mm; ld
developed length of the fibre in mm;
= l / d and is the aspect ratio of the fibre; m mass of the fibre, in g; ρ density of the polymer, in kg/m3; Ts melting point of the polymer, in °C; Ti point of ignition of the polymer, in °C;
Pmax maximum tensile load carrying capacity of the fibre, in N; Rm tensile strength of the fibre, in MPa; ε elongation of the fibre, in %; E elastic modulus of the fibre, in Mpa.
5 Requirements 5.1 Classification of fibres Polymer fibres shall be characterised by the manufacturer in accordance with their physical form: Class Ia:
Micro fibres:
< 0,30 mm in diameter;
Mono-filamented Class Ib
Micro fibres:
< 0,30 mm in diameter; Fibrillated Class II:
Macro fibres:
> 0,30 mm in diameter NOTE Class II fibres are generally used where an increase in residual flexural strength is required.

5.2.3 Bundled polymer fibres The type and size of the fibre bundle (e.g. glued, wrapped) shall be declared. 5.2.4 Surface treatment or coating Any surface treatment or coating (type and quantity), and any chemical or physical treatment of polymer fibres shall be declared and controlled. NOTE Spin finish is a term used to describe the addition of chemical(s) used to coat the fibres that will then help the fibre to disperse in concrete.
Without this coating some fibres will not easily disperse in concrete and will tend to ball up.
However some types of chemical used to coat the fibres can induce air into the concrete or mortar.
It is therefore important that any coating added to the fibre is controlled and is recorded as part of the initial type testing and as part of the factory control procedures. 5.3 Dimensions and tolerances 5.3.1 General The length, diameter and aspect ratio shall be declared for all fibres. The linear density shall be declared for Class I fibres.
Specimens of fibres, when sampled in accordance with 6.2.2 and measured in accordance with 5.3.2 and 5.3.3 shall not deviate from the declared value by more than the tolerances given in Table 1.

Table 1 — Tolerance limits for the dimensions of the fibres Property Symbol Deviation of the individual value relative to the declared value
Deviation of the average value relative to the declared value Length and developed length (all fibres)
l , ld
>30 mm (if applicable) ± 10 % ± 5 % ≤ 30 mm
± 1,5 mm
Class II fibres > 0,30 mm
(equivalent) diameter
length/diameter ratio de
± 50 %
± 50 % ± 5 %
± 10 %
Class I fibres ≤ 0,30 mm
linear density
L ± 10 % ± 10 %
5.3.2 Length The length shall be measured with a marking gauge with an accuracy of 0,1 mm.
In the case of an irregular cross section, the developed length of the fibre shall be determined.

For Class II fibres with a diameter greater than 0,3 mm, the diameter of the fibre shall be measured with a micrometer to a precision of 0,001 mm. 5.3.3.2 Fibre with elliptical cross section The diameter of the fibre shall be measured with a micrometer, in two directions, approximately at right angles, to a precision of 0,001 mm. The fibre diameter shall be the mean of the two diameters. 5.3.3.3 Rectangular fibres The width (w) and thickness (t) of the fibres shall be measured with a micrometer to a precision of 0,001 mm. The equivalent diameter, de, is calculated as
πtwde⋅⋅=4
5.3.3.4 Fibres with irregular cross section The mass, mf [g], and the developed length, ld [mm], of the fibre shall be determined. The mass shall be determined to an accuracy of 0,001 g and the length to an accuracy of 0,01 mm. The equivalent diameter shall be computed from the mass and the developed length using the following formula with the nominal density of the fibre, ρ, in [g/cm3]: ρπ⋅⋅⋅⋅=dfelmd6104 NOTE The nominal density ρ of Polypropylene is 0,9 g/cm3. 5.3.4 Linear density The linear density of Class I fibres shall be determined in accordance with EN 13392 and shall be declared. 5.3.5 Shape of fibres The manufacturer may freely choose the shape of the fibre. The control and tolerances on the shape shall be declared for each different shape.
Control may be carried out using optical equipment. 5.4 Tensile properties 5.4.1 Tenacity of Class I fibres The tenacity of Class I fibres shall be determined by either method A or method B of EN ISO 2062.
30 individual fibres shall be tested and all results for the breaking force shall be included in the calculation for the average and standard deviation.
The tenacity shall be calculated from the mean breaking force divided by the linear density determined by 5.3.4.

The tensile strength shall be determined on individual fibres which have a minimum length of 20 mm. 30 individual fibres shall be tested and all results shall be included in the calculation for the average and standard deviation.
The accepted tolerance on the declared value of Rm shall be 15 % for individual values and 7,5 % for the mean value. 5.5 Modulus of elasticity The modulus of elasticity for polymer fibres shall be tested according to EN 10002-1 and shall be declared.
The modulus shall be calculated using the stress and deformation at 10% and 30% of Rm. 30 individual strands shall be tested and all results shall be included in the calculation for the average and standard deviation.
The acceptable tolerance on the declared value of the Modulus of Elasticity is 15% for individual values and 10% for the mean value. 5.6 Melting point and point of ignition The melting point and point of ignition shall be determined in accordance with ISO 11357-3 and shall be declared. NOTE The melting point is an important characteristic where the fibre is to be used to modify the performance of concrete in fire. 5.7 Effect on consistence of concrete The effect of fibres on the consistence of a reference concrete conforming to prEN 14845-1 shall be determined.
The consistence according to EN 12350-3 shall be determined on the reference concrete without fibres and then on an identical mix with fibres. The effect on consistence shall be declared. The amount of fibres added shall be declared by the manufacturer and shall be the minimum amount of fibres needed to obtain the required strength specified in 5.8.
If a plasticiser or superplasticiser is needed in order to meet the consistence requirements when determining the required addition level of fibres, the amount and type shall also be declared by the manufacturer. The fibre manufacturer may additionally declare the consistence for the reference concrete with a range of dosages of fibres.
5.8 Effect on the strength of concrete
The effect on strength shall be determined according to EN 14845-2 using a reference concrete conforming to prEN 14845-1.
The unit volume of fibres in kg/m³ shall be declared by the manufacturer that achieves a residual flexural strength of 1,5 MPa at 0,5 mm CMOD (equivalent to 0,47 mm central deflection) and a residual flexural strength of 1MPa at 3,5 mm CMOD (equivalent to 3,02 mm central deflection).
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SIST EN 14889-2:2006 표준은 콘크리트, 모르타르 및 그라우트에 사용되는 폴리머 섬유의 정의, 규격 및 적합성을 다루고 있습니다. 이 표준의 범위는 구조적 또는 비구조적 용도로 사용되는 폴리머 섬유의 요구사항을 명시하고 있으며, 이는 다양한 형태의 콘크리트에 적용될 수 있습니다. 첫째, 이 표준의 강점은 다양한 콘크리트 유형에 대한 적합성을 제공하는 것입니다. 스프레이 콘크리트, 바닥재, 프리캐스트 및 현장 시공(인시투), 수리 콘크리트에 이르기까지 모든 종류의 콘크리트와 모르타르에 적용 가능한 점은 매우 중요합니다. 따라서 사용자는 다양한 응용 분야에서 이 섬유들을 효과적으로 활용할 수 있습니다. 둘째, 구조적 사용과 관련하여, 폴리머 섬유가 콘크리트 요소의 하중 지지 능력에 기여하도록 설계되어 있다는 점에서 이 표준은 구조적 안전성을 확보하는 데 중대한 역할을 합니다. 이는 사용자가 구조물의 내구성을 높이고, 성능을 개선하며, 전반적인 품질 보증에 기여하는 데 큰 도움을 줍니다. 마지막으로, EN 14889-2:2006 표준은 폴리머 섬유의 정의와 규격을 명확하게 규정하고 있으며, 이는 제조업체와 사용자가 품질 기준에 맞는 제품을 선택하고 사용할 수 있도록 지원합니다. 이러한 명확한 지침은 품질 관리의 일환으로, 지속 가능한 건설을 위한 중요한 요소로 작용합니다. 결론적으로, SIST EN 14889-2:2006 표준은 폴리머 섬유의 구조적 및 비구조적 사용에 대한 요구사항을 체계적으로 정리하여, 관련 분야의 전문가들에게 깊이 있는 통찰과 실용성을 제공합니다.

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La norme EN 14889-2:2006, intitulée "Fibres pour béton - Partie 2 : Fibres polymères - Définitions, spécifications et conformité", établit des exigences claires et précises concernant l'utilisation de fibres en polymère dans le béton, le mortier et le coulis. Cette norme s'applique tant à des usages structuraux que non structuraux, garantissant ainsi une large portée d'utilisation dans divers contextes de construction. L'un des points forts de cette norme est sa capacité à définir les caractéristiques essentielles des fibres en polymère nécessaires pour contribuer à la résistance des éléments en béton. Par conséquent, EN 14889-2:2006 est essentielle pour les concepteurs et les ingénieurs, leur permettant de sélectionner les fibres appropriées qui peuvent améliorer la durabilité et la performance des structures en béton. De plus, la norme couvre un éventail d'applications, allant des bétons projetés aux dalles de plancher, en passant par les éléments préfabriqués, le béton coulé sur place et les réparations de béton. Cette variété témoigne de la pertinence d'EN 14889-2:2006 dans les projets modernes de construction, où la performance du matériau est cruciale. Elle impose également des critères de conformité, garantissant que les matériaux utilisés respectent des standards élevés de qualité et de sécurité. Ce cadre de spécifications contribue à la confiance dans les matériaux de construction utilisant des fibres en polymère, facilitant ainsi l'acceptation de ceux-ci par les acteurs de l'industrie. En somme, la norme EN 14889-2:2006 est non seulement pertinente mais essentielle dans le domaine des fibres pour le béton. Son approche systématique pour définir les spécifications des fibres polymères en fait un outil indispensable pour assurer leur intégrité et leur efficacité dans diverses applications de béton.

Die Norm EN 14889-2:2006 legt spezifische Anforderungen für Polymerfasern fest, die sowohl in strukturellen als auch in nicht strukturellen Anwendungen in Beton, Mörtel und Betonmörtel Verwendung finden. Diese Norm ist von großer Bedeutung, da sie die Qualität und die Eignung von Polymerfasern sicherstellt, die als Bestandteil von Betonprodukte eingesetzt werden, um deren Leistungsfähigkeit zu verbessern. Ein herausragendes Merkmal dieser Norm ist der klare Definitionrahmen, der nicht nur die Anforderungen an die Fasern selbst, sondern auch deren Konformität bespricht. Dies sorgt für Transparenz und Nachvollziehbarkeit in der Qualitätssicherung bei der Verwendung von Polymerfasern. Die Norm ist relevant für die gesamte Bauindustrie, denn sie berücksichtigt alle Arten von Beton und Mörtel, einschließlich spritzbarem Beton, Fußböden, Fertigteilen, in-situ- und Reparaturbetonen. Zusätzlich zu den technischen Spezifikationen werden die verschiedenen Anwendungsmöglichkeiten der Polymerfasern in diesem Dokument detailliert behandelt. Dadurch wird sichergestellt, dass sowohl Entwickler als auch Anwender genau verstehen, in welchen Kontexten und für welche speziellen Projekte die Polymerfasern eingesetzt werden können. Die Fähigkeit der Fasern, zur Tragfähigkeit eines Betonelements beizutragen, ist ein weiterer signifikanter Aspekt dieser Norm, der deren Anwendung in tragenden Konstruktionen legitimiert. Insgesamt bietet die EN 14889-2:2006 eine umfassende Grundlage für die Standardisierung von Polymerfasern in der Bauindustrie und trägt dazu bei, innovative und zuverlässige Lösungen für verschiedene Bauprojekte zu fördern.

The EN 14889-2:2006 standard offers a comprehensive framework for the definition, specification, and conformity of polymer fibres used in concrete applications. This standard is pivotal, as it delineates essential requirements for both structural and non-structural use of polymer fibres in concrete, mortar, and grout. One of the notable strengths of the EN 14889-2:2006 standard is its detailed scope, which encompasses a wide range of applications including sprayed concrete, flooring, precast elements, in-situ concrete, and repair mixes. This broad applicability ensures that the standard remains relevant across various construction practices and methods, promoting a unified approach to the use of polymer fibres in the industry. The strength of this standard lies not only in its inclusivity but also in its focus on quality assurance. By setting specifications and conformity assessments, EN 14889-2:2006 establishes a benchmark for manufacturers and users of polymer fibres, enabling them to achieve a high level of performance and safety in construction projects. This commitment to quality is crucial in fostering confidence among stakeholders regarding the structural integrity of concrete elements enhanced with polymer fibres. Furthermore, the emphasis on both structural and non-structural applications underscores the versatility of polymer fibres in improving the mechanical properties of concrete materials. For instance, in structural applications, where fibres are intended to enhance load-bearing capacity, adherence to this standard ensures that the integrity of concrete structures is maintained under various loading conditions. Overall, EN 14889-2:2006 stands out as a critical standard for any professional involved in the construction industry. Its well-defined scope and strong focus on standards compliance make it a relevant and essential reference for the application of polymer fibres in concrete solutions.