EN 1051-1:2003
(Main)Glass in building - Glass blocks and glass pavers - Part 1: Definitions and description
Glass in building - Glass blocks and glass pavers - Part 1: Definitions and description
This standard specifies regulations for the methods of manufacture and quality control referring to factory made glass blocks and glass pavers. Glass Blocks are used for the construction of building parts like non-bearing walls They have to be used in such a way that they only support their own weight in parallel with the visible surfaces and horizontal load, generated by wind and by impact loads perpendicular to the visible surfaces.
Glas in Bauwesen - Glassteine und Betongläser - Teil 1: Begriffe und Beschreibung
Diese Norm legt Anforderungen für die Herstellungsverfahren und die Prüfung der Beschaffenheit werksgefertigter Glassteine und Betongläser fest. Glassteine werden für die Herstellung nichttragendeer wandartiger Bauteile verwendet. Sie sind derart einzubauen, dass nur Eigengewicht parallel (siehe Bild 5) und Horizontallast aus Wind sowie Stossbeanspruchung senkrecht zu den Sichtflächen aufzunehmen sind.
Verre dans la construction - Briques de verre et dalles de verre - Partie 1: Définitions et descriptions
La présente Norme européenne spécifie la forme/profil, les tolérances dimensionnelles et les caractéristiques du matériau des briques de verre et des dalles de verre destinées à être utilisées dans les bâtiments.
Steklo v stavbah – Stekleni zidaki in stekleni tlakovci – 1. del: Definicije in opis
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 28-Jan-2003
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Jul-2003
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 129 - Glass in building
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 129/WG 7 - Glass blocks
- Current Stage
- 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 02-Sep-2017
- Completion Date
- 02-Sep-2017
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Overview
EN 1051-1:2003 - Glass in building: Glass blocks and glass pavers - Part 1: Definitions and description is a CEN (European) standard that defines terminology, manufacturing and quality-control requirements for factory-made glass blocks (vertical, non-load-bearing wall elements) and glass pavers (horizontal glass units used in floors or in reinforced concrete panels). The standard sets material, dimensional, optical and compressive‑strength criteria, and describes the test methods and acceptance rules (normative annexes).
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope and definitions: Clear definitions for glass blocks, glass pavers and types of visual faults (spot faults, opaque inclusions, linear/extended faults).
- Material: Products shall be manufactured from soda‑lime silicate glass in accordance with EN 572‑1. Edge coatings (if used) must be compatible and bonded to the glass.
- Forms and shapes: Typical forms include square, rectangular and circular units; examples and common formats are shown in Annex C.
- Dimensional tolerances:
- Three tolerance classes (I, II, III): ±1.0 mm, ±1.5 mm and ±2.0 mm respectively.
- Squareness: 90° ± 2°.
- Surface bulges ≤ 2.0 mm; depressions ≤ 1.0 mm.
- Non‑alignment allowances for pressed/fused edges (per 100 mm limits).
- Mass:
- Nominal mass declared; measured mass tolerance ±10%.
- Mass measured twice to 10 g accuracy and averaged.
- Compressive strength and breakage tests:
- Test equipment to EN ISO 7500‑1 (class 2); loading rate 0.2–0.4 MN/m²·s.
- Glass blocks: specified compressive strength requirements (see Annex A) - test uses a 10 mm ±2 mm levelling mortar layer (prepared per EN 196‑1 using Portland cement EN 197‑1) and 7 d curing before test. Average and minimum single values are defined.
- Glass pavers: compressive strength classification and test method described in Annex B (stamp, rubber plates, base plate arrangement).
- Optical/visual acceptance:
- Inspection under diffuse daylight, specimen lit from underneath and viewed at ~3 m perpendicular to visible face.
- Visual faults are acceptable only if not visible under these conditions.
Applications and who uses this standard
- Practical uses: Specification, production control and acceptance of glass blocks used in non‑bearing walls, and glass pavers used in horizontal panels (including trafficked panels).
- Primary users:
- Manufacturers and quality managers of glass blocks/pavers
- Architects and façade/flooring specifiers
- Building product testing labs and compliance officers
- Construction contractors and façade installers
- Standards bodies and certification organizations
Related standards
- EN 572‑1 (soda‑lime silicate glass properties)
- EN ISO 7500‑1 (verification of testing machines)
- EN 196‑1 and EN 197‑1 (mortars and cement for levelling layers)
- ISO 48 (rubber hardness for test pads)
Keywords: EN 1051-1:2003, glass blocks, glass pavers, glass in building, dimensional tolerances, compressive strength, soda lime silicate glass, CEN standard, quality control, optical requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1051-1:2003 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Glass in building - Glass blocks and glass pavers - Part 1: Definitions and description". This standard covers: This standard specifies regulations for the methods of manufacture and quality control referring to factory made glass blocks and glass pavers. Glass Blocks are used for the construction of building parts like non-bearing walls They have to be used in such a way that they only support their own weight in parallel with the visible surfaces and horizontal load, generated by wind and by impact loads perpendicular to the visible surfaces.
This standard specifies regulations for the methods of manufacture and quality control referring to factory made glass blocks and glass pavers. Glass Blocks are used for the construction of building parts like non-bearing walls They have to be used in such a way that they only support their own weight in parallel with the visible surfaces and horizontal load, generated by wind and by impact loads perpendicular to the visible surfaces.
EN 1051-1:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 81.040.20 - Glass in building. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 1051-1:2003 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/119, M/135. 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.Steklo v stavbah – Stekleni zidaki in stekleni tlakovci – 1. del: Definicije in opisGlas in Bauwesen - Glassteine und Betongläser - Teil 1: Begriffe und BeschreibungVerre dans la construction - Briques de verre et dalles de verre - Partie 1: Définitions et descriptionsGlass in building - Glass blocks and glass pavers - Part 1: Definitions and description81.040.20Steklo v gradbeništvuGlass in building01.040.81Glass and ceramics industries (Vocabularies)ICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1051-1:2003SIST EN 1051-1:2004en01-september-2004SIST EN 1051-1:2004SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 1051-1January 2003ICS 81.040.20; 91.100.25English versionGlass in building - Glass blocks and glass pavers - Part 1:Definitions and descriptionGlas in Bauwesen - Glassteine und Betongläser - Teil 1:Begriffe und BeschreibungThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 21 November 2002.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 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 translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2003 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 1051-1:2003 ESIST EN 1051-1:2004
Compressive strength test for glass blocks.10Annex B (normative)
Compressive strength test for glass pavers.11Annex C (informative)
Form/shape, dimensions and nominal mass of glass blocks.12SIST EN 1051-1:2004
Glass blocks are usually manufactured by fusing or bonding together two or more units under applied pressure to forman airtight seal.SIST EN 1051-1:2004
Glass pavers can be produced as a single piece, or by fusing or bonding together two or more units to form an airtightseal.3.3visual faultsfaults that alter the visual quality of the glass. They include spot faults, opaque inclusions and linear/extended faults3.4spot faultstransparent/translucent faults, e.g. bubbles, etc., that are in the glass3.5opaque inclusionsopaque bodies, e.g. refractory, frit, etc., which are either in the glass or on the surface3.6linear/extended faultsthese faults can be on or in the glass, in the form of deposits, marks or scratches that occupy an extended length orarea4 Material4.1
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La norme EN 1051-1:2003, intitulée « Verre dans les bâtiments - Blocs de verre et pavés de verre - Partie 1 : Définitions et description », fournit une base essentielle pour la réglementation concernant la fabrication et le contrôle de la qualité des blocs et pavés de verre produits en usine. Cette norme précise des méthodes de fabrication qui garantissent non seulement la sécurité, mais aussi la durabilité des produits. Les blocs de verre, utilisés dans la construction de murs non porteurs, doivent être conçus de manière à ne supporter que leur propre poids tout en maintenant leur intégrité face aux charges horizontales, telles que celles provoquées par le vent ou les impacts. L'un des principaux atouts de la norme réside dans sa clarté et sa précision. Les définitions et descriptions fournies permettent une compréhension commune des termes et conditions, facilitant ainsi l'application des règles dans diverses applications de construction. De plus, la norme met l'accent sur le contrôle de qualité, garantissant que seuls les produits conformes aux exigences soient utilisés dans les projets de construction. La norme est d'une grande pertinence dans le contexte actuel de la construction, car elle aide à assurer des pratiques sûres et uniformes dans l'utilisation des blocs de verre et des pavés de verre. En standardisant les processus de fabrication, elle contribue à minimiser les risques liés à la sécurité, renforçant ainsi la confiance des architectes et des entrepreneurs dans leur utilisation. En résumé, la norme EN 1051-1:2003 est un document de référence incontournable pour les professionnels du secteur de la construction, offrant des directives fiables pour la fabrication et le contrôle qualité des blocs et pavés de verre, tout en garantissant leur performance dans diverses applications.
EN 1051-1:2003 표준은 건축에서 유리 블록과 유리 포장재의 정의 및 설명을 다루며, 유리 블록 및 유리 포장재의 제조 방법과 품질 관리를 위한 규정을 명확히 설정하고 있습니다. 이 표준의 범위는 공장 제작된 유리 블록과 유리 포장재의 생산 과정에서 중요한 방법론을 제시하여, 건축 자재의 일관성과 안전성을 보장합니다. EN 1051-1:2003의 강점 중 하나는 명확한 정의와 설명을 통해 유리 블록의 사용 범위를 확립했으며, 이는 비 구조벽 건축 부품으로서의 기능을 크게 향상시킵니다. 유리 블록은 자신의 무게를 지탱할 수 있도록 수평 하중과 외부 힘에 대한 저항성을 요구하는 조건을 가지고 있어, 건축 설계에서의 안전성을 담보합니다. 이는 특히 바람이나 충격 하중과 같은 외부 요인에 대한 대응력이 중요한 현대 건축에서 매우 중요한 사항입니다. 이러한 점에서 EN 1051-1:2003 표준은 유리 재료를 활용한 건축물의 설계 및 시공에 뛰어난 적합성을 제공합니다. 유리 블록 및 포장재의 표준화된 규정 덕분에 건축현장에서 발생할 수 있는 다양한 문제를 예방하고, 품질 관리 측면에서도 높은 신뢰성을 확보할 수 있습니다. 따라서, 이 표준은 건축 환경에서 유리 재료의 활용을 극대화하는 데 있어 매우 중요한 역할을 하고 있습니다.
標準EN 1051-1:2003は、建築におけるガラスのブロックやガラスパバーに関する重要な文書であり、その定義と説明を提供しています。この標準は、工場製造されたガラスブロックおよびガラスパバーの製造方法と品質管理に関する規定を明確に定義しています。 この標準の範囲は、非耐力壁の建設に使用されるガラスブロックの適切な使用方法に焦点を当てています。ガラスブロックはその自重を支えるだけでなく、目に見える表面に平行な方向で風などの水平荷重や衝撃荷重に対しても設計されています。これにより、建築物の構造的な安定性と耐久性を確保する上で、ガラスブロックの適切な使用が促進されます。 EN 1051-1:2003の強みは、数量的な基準と技術的な指針を提示することで、製品の品質を確保し、同時に安全性を向上させるところにあります。これにより、建築業界におけるガラス素材の標準化が進み、信頼性の高い製品の提供につながっています。また、ガラスブロックを使用した建物のデザインの多様性も、仕様の明確化によって支援されます。 総じて、この標準はガラスのブロック及びパバーに関する規範を提供することで、建築分野におけるガラスの使用に対する信頼を深め、業界全体の品質基準を向上させる重要な役割を果たしています。ガラス製品の製造者や設計者にとって、特に関連性が高く、今後の発展においても不可欠な参照資料です。
Die Norm EN 1051-1:2003 behandelt umfassend die Herstellung und Qualitätskontrolle von Glasbausteinen und Glasplatten, die speziell für den Einsatz im Bauwesen entwickelt wurden. Diese Norm legt wichtige Vorschriften fest, die sicherstellen, dass Glasbausteine für die Konstruktion von nicht tragenden Wänden geeignet sind und nur ihr eigenes Gewicht sowie spezifische horizontale und vertikale Lasten tragen können. Ein wesentlicher Stärke der EN 1051-1:2003 ist die klare Definition der Begrifflichkeiten und Anforderungen, die im Zusammenhang mit Glasbausteinen und Glasplatten stehen. Dadurch wird nicht nur die Grundlage für ein einheitliches Verständnis innerhalb der Branche geschaffen, sondern auch die Basis für eine konsistente Umsetzung in der Praxis. Die Norm bietet transparente Kriterien für die Qualitätssicherung, was für Hersteller und Anwender von großer Bedeutung ist. Ein weiteres relevantes Merkmal dieser Norm ist die Berücksichtigung der Sicherheitsanforderungen, insbesondere in Bezug auf die Belastbarkeit der Struktur und die Widerstandsfähigkeit gegenüber äußeren Einflüssen wie Wind und Aufprallkräften. Diese Aspekte sind entscheidend für die Lebensdauer und Leistungsfähigkeit von Bauwerken, in denen Glasbausteine eingesetzt werden. Die Einführung und Anwendung der EN 1051-1:2003 fördert zudem die innovative Nutzung von Glasbausteinen in der modernen Architektur, indem sie einen sicheren Rahmen für kreative Designs und funktionale Lösungen bietet. Mithilfe dieser Norm können Architekten und Ingenieure die ästhetischen und praktischen Vorteile von Glasbausteinen optimal ausschöpfen, während gleichzeitig höchste Qualitäts- und Sicherheitsstandards gewährleistet sind. Insgesamt zeigt die EN 1051-1:2003 durch ihre detaillierten Vorgaben und umfassenden Qualitätsstandards, wie wichtig eine standardisierte Herangehensweise im Bereich der Glasbaustoffe ist. Sie ist von großer Relevanz für die Bauindustrie und trägt dazu bei, dass Glasbausteine sicher und effizient in Bauprojekten eingesetzt werden können.
The EN 1051-1:2003 standard provides a comprehensive framework for the manufacturing and quality control processes associated with glass blocks and glass pavers. Its scope is critically focused on the essential definitions and descriptions that guide the construction industry in utilizing these materials effectively. One of the standout strengths of this standard is its detailed specification of the methods of manufacture. By establishing clear regulations, EN 1051-1 ensures that glass blocks are produced consistently, meeting the required safety and performance criteria. This is particularly relevant in the context of construction, where the integrity of building parts influences overall structural stability. Furthermore, the standard outlines the quality control measures necessary for factory-made glass pavers, enhancing the reliability of these materials when used in non-bearing walls. The emphasis on how glass blocks must be installed is also noteworthy; they are designed to support only their own weight while accommodating horizontal loads, such as those imposed by wind or impact. This guidance is crucial for architects and builders to ensure that they adhere to safety standards during construction. In addition, the relevance of this standard extends beyond mere compliance as it also aligns with modern architectural trends that favor the aesthetic and functional use of glass in buildings. By providing a clear set of definitions and descriptions, EN 1051-1 fosters a common understanding among stakeholders, including manufacturers, architects, and builders, facilitating the effective use of glass blocks and pavers in various projects. Overall, the EN 1051-1:2003 standard serves as an essential resource within the construction industry, promoting the safe and effective use of glass blocks and glass pavers while ensuring manufacturing excellence and consistent quality control.
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