Gypsum blocks - Definitions, requirements and test methods

This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of gypsum blocks with smooth faces for which the main intended uses are construction of non-load bearing partitions or independent wall linings and the fire protection of columns, lift shafts, etc. The gypsum blocks are not used to build ceilings.
It covers the following performance characteristics related to the essential requirements :
- reaction to fire ;
- resistance to fire ;
- direct airborne sound insulation ;
- release of dangerous substances ;
to be measured according to the corresponding european test methods, as well as :
- thermal resistance
to be calculated from the thermal conductivity values given in 4.3.2.
It describes the reference tests for technical specifications.
This European Standard covers also additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the product by the construction industry ;
- convenience class for density ;
- convenience class for pH ;
- surface hardness.
It provides for the evaluation of conformity of the product to this European Standard.
This European Standard does not cover gypsum blocks of thickness less than 50 mm or gypsum storey height units.

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General Information

Status
Withdrawn
Publication Date
30-Sep-2004
Withdrawal Date
17-Apr-2008
Current Stage
9900 - Withdrawal (Adopted Project)
Start Date
17-Apr-2008
Due Date
10-May-2008
Completion Date
18-Apr-2008

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 12859:2002/A1:2004
01-oktober-2004
Bloki iz mavca - Definicije, zahteve in metode preskušanja
Gypsum blocks - Definitions, requirements and test methods
Gips-Wandbauplatten - Begriffe, Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Carreaux de plâtre - Définitions, spécifications et méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 12859:2001/A1:2004
ICS:
01.040.91 Gradbeni materiali in gradnja Construction materials and
(Slovarji) building (Vocabularies)
91.100.10 Cement. Mavec. Apno. Malta Cement. Gypsum. Lime.
Mortar
SIST EN 12859:2002/A1:2004 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 12859:2001/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
June 2004
ICS 01.040.91; 91.100.10
English version
Gypsum blocks - Definitions, requirements and test methods
Carreaux de plâtre - Définitions, spécifications et méthodes Gips-Wandbauplatten - Begriffe, Anforderungen und
d'essai Prüfverfahren
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 12859:2001; it was approved by CEN on 17 March 2004.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this
amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such
national standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
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