EN 950:1999

Door leaves - Determination of the resistance to hard body impact

This standard applies to all door leaves. The standard specifies the method to be used to determine the damage caused to a door leaf by the impact of a hard body. Note: Such impacts, that might reasonably be expected from contact with small objects or parts of larger objects such as corners on furniture or footwear, can produce local surface failures affecting both strength and appearance. The kind of damage caused by impact can vary with the material used in the door construction.

Türblätter - Ermittlung der Widerstandsfähigkeit gegen harten Stoß

Diese Europäische Norm gilt für sämtliche Türblätter. Diese Norm beschreibt das Prüfverfahren zur Ermittlung der Beschädigung, die an einem Türblatt durch den Aufprall eines harten Stoßkörpers hervorgerufen wird. Anmerkung: Derartige Stöße, die beispielsweise bei Kontakt mit kleineren Gegenständen oder Teilen größerer Gegenstände, wie Möbelecken oder Schuhwerk zu erwarten sind, können zu lokalen Oberflächenschäden führen, die sowohl die Festigkeit als auch das Aussehen beeinträchtigen. Die Art des durch den Stoß verursachten Schadens kann von dem bei der Tür eingesetzten Werkstoff abhängen.

Vantaux de portes - Détermination de la résistance au choc de corps dur

Cette norme européenne s'applique à tous les vantaux de portes. Cette norme européenne définit la méthode à utiliser pour déterminer les dommages causés à un vantail par le choc d'un corps dur. Note: De tels chocs qui peuvent raisonnablement résulter du contact avec de petits objets, ou des parties d'objets plus grands, tels que des coins de meuble ou des chaussures, peuvent produire des ruptures locales de surface affectant la résistance et l'apparence. Le genre de dommage causé par le choc peut varier suivant le matériau utilisé pour la fabrication de la porte.

Vratna krila - Ugotavljanje odpornosti proti udarcu s trdim telesom

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 17-Aug-1999
• Withdrawal Date: 28-Feb-2000
• ICS: 91.060.50 - Doors and windows
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 33 - Doors, windows, shutters and building hardware
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 33/WG 2 - Windows
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 05-Dec-2023
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Directive: 305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
• Directive: 89/106/EEC - Construction products
• Ref Project: SIST EN 950:2000 - Door leaves - Determination of the resistance to hard body impact

Relations

• Replaces: EN 85:1980 - Methods of testing doors - Hard body impact test on door leaves
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 950:1999 is a European standard developed by the CEN (European Committee for Standardization) that specifies a method for determining the resistance of door leaves to hard body impact. This standard applies universally to all types of door leaves and addresses the assessment of damage caused by impacts from hard objects. It is particularly relevant for impacts from small items or parts of larger objects such as furniture corners or footwear, which can cause localized surface failures affecting both the strength and appearance of the door leaf.

Understanding the resistance of door leaves to such impacts is crucial for manufacturers, architects, and building professionals to ensure durability, safety, and aesthetic quality in door installations.

Key Topics

• Scope of Testing
  EN 950:1999 applies to all door leaves regardless of their material composition or construction type.

• Impact Testing Method
  The standard defines a standardized procedure for testing door leaves by simulating hard body impacts and evaluating damage caused.

• Types of Damage Assessed
  Localized surface failures including dents, cracks, or deformations, which affect both the visual appearance and structural integrity.

• Material Consideration
  Damage manifestation varies depending on the materials used in door construction, so testing helps in understanding how different materials perform under similar impact conditions.

• Practical Relevance
  Testing for resistance to hard body impacts helps prevent premature door failure and supports product quality control and certification.

Applications

• Door Manufacturing
  Enables manufacturers to assess and improve door leaf designs to enhance durability against everyday impacts.

• Quality Assurance
  Provides a benchmark for evaluating product quality and compliance with safety and performance requirements in door production.

• Architectural Specification
  Assists architects and builders in selecting doors that meet specified impact resistance criteria for residential, commercial, or industrial buildings.

• Facility Maintenance
  Helps facility managers estimate the lifespan and maintenance need of doors subjected to frequent physical contact or impacts.

• Consumer Safety
  Ensures that doors are less prone to damage that might cause safety hazards, such as sharp edges or structural weakness.

Related Standards

• EN 16034 - Doorsets – Requirements for fire resistance and/or smoke control characteristics. Often considered alongside EN 950 for comprehensive door performance assessment.

• EN 14351-1 - Windows and doors – Product standard including performance characteristics, covering aspects beyond impact resistance such as air permeability and water tightness.

• EN 12211 - Windows and doors – Resistance to wind load – Important for evaluating the overall durability of door leaves under stress.

• ISO 717-1 - Acoustics – Ratings of sound insulation, complementary when assessing door leaves for environmental noise control.

By aligning with EN 950:1999, stakeholders ensure that door leaves can withstand realistic impact scenarios, improving the longevity and safety of doors in various environments. This standard plays a critical role in product development, compliance, and building safety regulations throughout Europe and internationally.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2000
1DGRPHãþD
SIST EN 85:1996
Vratna krila - Ugotavljanje odpornosti proti udarcu s trdim telesom
Door leaves - Determination of the resistance to hard body impact
Türblätter - Ermittlung der Widerstandsfähigkeit gegen harten Stoß
Vantaux de portes - Détermination de la résistance au choc de corps dur
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 950:1999
ICS:
91.060.50 Vrata in okna Doors and windows
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov te
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