SIST EN 15037-4:2010
(Main)Precast concrete products - Beam-and-block floor systems - Part 4: Expanded polystyrene blocks
Precast concrete products - Beam-and-block floor systems - Part 4: Expanded polystyrene blocks
This European Standard deals with the requirements and the basic performance criteria for blocks made in expanded polystyrene (EPS), used in conjunction with precast concrete beams in compliance with
EN 15037-1, with or without cast-in-situ concrete for the construction of beam-and-block floor systems.
EPS block may be totally made in EPS or combined in under face with different materials such as plaster or wood wool.
If EPS is combined with light materials, these materials shall not contribute to more than 50 % of the mechanical resistance of the block. If not, the block is covered by EN 15037-5, Beam-and-block floor systems - Part 5: Lightweight blocks.
Examples of typology of floor systems are given in Annex B of EN 15037-1:2008.
Betonfertigteile - Balkendecken mit Zwischenbauteilen - Teil 4: Zwischenbauteile aus gedehntem Polystyrol
Diese Europäische Norm legt die Anforderungen und die grundlegenden Leistungskriterien für Zwischenbauteile
aus Polystyrolhartschaum (EPS) fest, die zusammen mit vorgefertigten Betonbalken nach EN 15037-1
mit oder ohne Ortbeton zur Herstellung von Balkendecken mit Zwischenbauteilen verwendet werden.
EPS-Zwischenbauteile können sowohl gänzlich in Polystyrolhartschaum ausgeführt sein als auch mit
unterschiedlichen Werkstoffen wie z. B. Gips oder Holzwolle kombiniert werden.
Wenn Polystyrolhartschaum mit anderen Werkstoffen kombiniert ist, sollte der Anteil dieser Werkstoffe an der
mechanischen Festigkeit des Zwischenbauteils nicht mehr als 50 % betragen. Andernfalls wird das Zwischenbauteil
durch EN 15037-5 Betonfertigteile Balkendecken mit Zwischenbauteilen Teil 5: Zwischenbauteile
aus Leichtwerkstoffen für einfache Schalungen abgedeckt.
EN 15037-1:2008, Anhang B enthält Beispiele für die verschiedenen Typen von Deckensystemen.
Produits préfabriqués en béton - Systèmes de planchers à poutrelles et entrevous - Partie 4: Entrevous en polystyrène expansé
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les prescriptions et les critères de performance de base relatifs aux
entrevous en polystyrène expansé (PSE) utilisés conjointement avec des poutrelles préfabriquées en béton
conformes à l'EN 15037-1, avec ou sans béton coulé en place, pour la construction de systèmes de planchers
à poutrelles et entrevous.
Un entrevous en PSE peut être entièrement constitué de PSE ou être associé à différents matériaux tels que
le plâtre ou la laine de bois.
Si le PSE est combiné à d'autres matériaux, il convient que ceux-ci ne contribuent pas à plus de 50 % de la
résistance mécanique de l'entrevous. Sinon, l'entrevous est couvert par l'EN 15037-5, Produits préfabriqués
en béton Systèmes de planchers à poutrelles et entrevous Partie 5 : Entrevous légés de coffrage
simple.
Des exemples de typologie de systèmes de planchers sont donnés dans l'Annexe B de l'EN 15037-1:2008.
Montažni betonski izdelki - Stropni sistemi iz nosilcev in polnil - 4. del: Polnila iz ekspandiranega polistirena
Ta evropski standard obravnava zahteve in osnovna merila za zmogljivost za polnila iz ekspandiranega polistirena (EPS), ki se uporabljajo v povezavi z montažnimi betonskimi nosilci v skladu z EN 15037-1, z ali brez ulivanja betona in-situ za izgradnjo stropnih sistemov iz nosilcev in polnil. Polnilo iz ekspandiranega polistirena je lahko v celoti izdelano iz EPS ali združeno z različnimi materiali, kot sta mavec ali lesna volna. Če je EPS združen z drugimi materiali, ti materiali ne smejo prispevati več kot 50 % mehanske odpornosti polnil. Če ni tako, polnilo zajema EN 15037-5, Montažni betonski izdelki - stropni sistemi iz nosilcev in polnil – peti del: Lahka polnila za preprosto oblikovano strukturo za ulivanje betona. Primeri tipologije stropnih sistemov so podani v Dodatku A EN 15037-1:2008.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Montažni betonski izdelki - Stropni sistemi iz nosilcev in polnil - 4. del: Polnila iz ekspandiranega polistirenaBetonfertigteile - Balkendecken mit Zwischenbauteilen - Teil 4: Zwischenbauteile aus gedehntem PolystyrolProduits préfabriqués en béton - Systèmes de planchers à poutrelles et entrevous - Partie 4: Entrevous en polystyrène expanséPrecast concrete products - Beam-and-block floor systems - Part 4: Expanded polystyrene blocks91.100.30Beton in betonski izdelkiConcrete and concrete products91.060.30Stropi. Tla. StopniceCeilings. Floors. StairsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15037-4:2010SIST EN 15037-4:2010en,fr01-junij-2010SIST EN 15037-4:2010SLOVENSKI
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SIST EN 15037-4:2010
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 15037-4
January 2010 ICS 91.100.30 English Version
Precast concrete products - Beam-and-block floor systems - Part 4: Expanded polystyrene blocks
Produits préfabriqués en béton - Systèmes de planchers à poutrelles et entrevous - Partie 4: Entrevous en polystyrène expansé
Betonfertigteile - Balkendecken mit Zwischenbauteilen - Teil 4: Zwischenbauteile aus gedehntem Polystyrol This European Standard was approved by CEN on 1 November 2009.
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 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 Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, 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.
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EN 15037-4:2010 (E) 2 Contents Page The numbering of clauses is strictly related to EN 13369:2004, Common rules for precast concrete products, at least for the first three digits. When a clause of EN 13369:2004 is not relevant or included in a more general reference of this standard, its number is omitted and this can result in a gap on numbering. Foreword .3Introduction .51 Scope .62 Normative references .63 Terms and definitions .64 Requirements .84.1 Material requirements .84.2 Production requirements .84.3 Finished product requirements .85 Test methods . 125.1 Measuring of dimensions . 125.2 Mechanical strength . 175.3 Compressive resistance test . 255.4 Thermal conductivity . 255.5 Thermal resistance of the floor system . 256 Evaluation of conformity . 256.1 General . 256.2 Initial type tests . 256.3 Factory production control . 267 Marking . 268 Technical documentation . 26Annex A (normative)
Sampling for initial type testing and for independent testing of consignments . 27A.1 General . 27A.2 Sampling procedure . 27Annex B (normative)
Factory production control . 29Annex C (normative)
Gravity loading tests . 31C.1 Test rig . 31C.2 Procedure . 36C.3 Test report . 36Annex D (normative)
Calibration of concentrated loads testing machine . 38D.1 Sample . 38D.2 Procedure . 38D.3 Validity . 39Annex E (normative)
Compliance criteria for resistance to concentrated loads . 40Annex F (informative)
Calculation assumptions for calculating the thermal resistance of floors . 41Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU Construction Products Directive . 44ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics . 44ZA.2 Procedure for attestation of conformity of EPS blocks for beam-and-block floor systems. 45ZA.3 CE marking and labelling . 47Bibliography . 50 SIST EN 15037-4:2010
EN 15037-4:2010 (E) 3 Foreword This document (EN 15037-4:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 229 “Precast concrete products”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR, and was examined by and agreed with a joint working party appointed by the Liaison Group CEN/TC 229-TC 250, particularly for its compatibility with structural Eurocodes. 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 July 2010, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by October 2011. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. 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 EU Directive(s). For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document. EN 15037, Precast concrete products
Beam-and-block floor systems, consists of five parts: Part 1: Beams Part 2: Concrete blocks Part 3: Clay blocks Part 4: Expanded polystyrene blocks Part 5: Lightweight blocks for simple formwork 1)
For common aspects of concrete products, reference is made to EN 13369, from which also the relevant requirements of the EN 206-1 are taken. The references to EN 13369 by CEN/TC 229 product standards are intended to make them homogeneous and to avoid repetitions of similar requirements. Eurocodes are taken as a common reference for design aspects. The installation of some structural precast concrete products is dealt with by ENV 13670-1. In all countries it may be accompanied by alternatives for national application and it should not be treated as a European Standard. The program of standards for structural precast concrete products comprises the following European Standards, in some cases consisting of several parts: EN 1168, Precast concrete products — Hollow core slabs EN 12794, Precast concrete products — Foundation piles EN 12843, Precast concrete products — Masts and poles EN 13224, Precast concrete products — Ribbed floor elements
1) To be developed. SIST EN 15037-4:2010
EN 15037-4:2010 (E) 4 EN 13225, Precast concrete products — Linear structural elements EN 13693, Precast concrete products — Special roof elements EN 13747, Precast concrete products — Floor plates for floor systems EN 13978, Precast concrete products — Precast concrete garages EN 14843, Precast concrete products — Stairs EN 14844, Precast concrete products — Box culverts EN 14991, Precast concrete products — Foundation elements EN 14992, Precast concrete products — Wall elements EN 15037, Precast concrete products — Beam-and-block floor systems EN 15050, Precast concrete products — Bridge elements EN 15258, Precast concrete products — Retaining wall elements According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, 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 the United Kingdom. SIST EN 15037-4:2010
EN 15037-4:2010 (E) 5 Introduction The evaluation of conformity refers to the completed precast elements which are supplied to the market and covers all the production operations carried out in the factory. For design rules reference is made to EN 1992-1-1. Additional complementary rules are provided where necessary. NOTE This European Standard is applied in Europe under different climatic and geographical conditions, different levels of protection and under different, well-established, regional traditions and experience. Classes for EPS blocks have been introduced to cover these situations. Where such general solutions were not possible, the relevant clauses contain permission for the application of national standards or provisions valid in the place of use of the EPS Blocks (see 4.3.3). SIST EN 15037-4:2010
EN 15037-4:2010 (E) 6 1 Scope This European Standard deals with the requirements and the basic performance criteria for blocks made in expanded polystyrene (EPS), used in conjunction with precast concrete beams in compliance with
EN 15037-1, with or without cast-in-situ concrete for the construction of beam-and-block floor systems. EPS block may be totally made in EPS or combined with different materials such as plaster or wood wool. If EPS is combined with other materials, these materials should not contribute to more than 50 % of the mechanical resistance of the block. If not, the block is covered by EN 15037-5, Precast concrete products
Beam-and-block floor systems
Part 5: Lightweight blocks for simple formwork. Examples of typology of floor systems are given in Annex B of EN 15037-1:2008. 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 826, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of compression behaviour EN 1365-2, Fire resistance tests for loadbearing elements — Part 2: Floors and roofs EN 12390-4:2000, Testing hardened concrete — Part 4: Compressive strength — Specification for testing machines EN 12667, Thermal performance of building materials and products — Determination of thermal resistance by means of guarded hot plate and heat flow meter methods — Products of high and medium thermal resistance EN 13163:2008, Thermal insulation products for buildings — Factory made products of expanded polystyrene (EPS) — Specification EN 13369:2004, Common rules for precast concrete products EN 15037-1:2008, Precast concrete products — Beam-and-block floor systems — Part 1: Beams EN 13501-1, Fire classification of construction products and buildings elements — Part 1: Classification using test data from reaction to fire tests EN ISO 10211, Thermal bridges in building construction — Heat flows and surface temperatures — Detailed calculations (ISO 10211:2007) 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 EPS block type R1 block with no mechanical function in the final floor system NOTE Its only mechanical function is that of formwork during the construction of the floor system. SIST EN 15037-4:2010
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Figure 1 — Examples of EPS blocks type R1 3.2 EPS block type R2 block that contributes to the mechanical function of the final floor in conjunction with a timber deck or screed NOTE EPS blocks type R2 are generally used with self-bearing beams.
Figure 2 — Examples of EPS blocks type R2 3.3 cut block EPS block formed by cutting from EPS block 3.4 moulded block EPS block formed by moulding 3.5 family group of products for which the test results for one or more characteristics from any one product within the family are valid for all other products within the family 3.6 batch quantity of EPS blocks defined by: a same reference of raw material; similar parameters and conditions of expansion; similar parameters and conditions of moulding; an expanded volume which does not exceed 1 000 m3 SIST EN 15037-4:2010
EN 15037-4:2010 (E) 8 4 Requirements 4.1 Material requirements The material EPS used shall comply the relevant requirements defined in EN 13163. If other materials are used in combination with EPS, there suitability shall be established. The establishment of suitability may result from a European Standard which refers specifically to the use of this material in building products; in absence of a European Standard it may also result, under the same conditions, from an ISO standard. Where this material is not covered by a European or International Standard, or if it deviates from the requirements of these standards, the establishment of suitability may result from: the relevant national standards or provisions valid in the place of use of the product which refer specifically to the use of this material in building products; or a European Technical Approval specifically for the use of this material in building products. 4.2 Production requirements Only the materials in accordance with 4.1 shall be used in the production of EPS blocks. 4.3 Finished product requirements 4.3.1 Geometrical properties NOTE For technical documentation, see Clause 8. 4.3.1.1 Production tolerances 4.3.1.1.1 Dimensional tolerances The dimensions shall be verified according to 5.1.1.
The tolerances on the dimensions are given in Table 1. SIST EN 15037-4:2010
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Key 1 block width l 7 height of the support nib hn 2 block height h 8 rebate width lr 3 height above beam support h1 9 rebate height hr 4 chamfer width lc 10 tongue width lt 5 chamfer height hc 11 tongue thickness ht 6 width of the support nib ln Figure 3 — Dimensions of the EPS block type R1
Key 1 block top width l 6 width of the support nib ln 1' block bottom width lb 7 height of the support nib hn 2 block height h 9 rebate height hr Figure 4 — Dimensions of the EPS block type R2 SIST EN 15037-4:2010
EN 15037-4:2010 (E) 10 Table 1 — Dimensional tolerances Dimensions Tolerance 1 and 1' - width of the block l and lb ± 5 mm 2 - height of the block h [– 3 mm ; + 7 mm] 3 - height above beam support h1 ± 5 mm
length of the block L ± max. [0,6 % ; 5 mm] ≤ 12 mm 4 - width of the chamfer lc ± 10 mm 5 - height of the chamfer hc ± 5 mm 6 - width of the support nib in upper part ln ± 3 mm 7 - height of the support nib hn [– 2 mm ; + 4 mm] 8 - width of the rebate lr ± 3 mm 9 - height of the rebate hr ± 3 mm 10 - width of the tongue lt ± 5 mm 11 - thickness of the tongue ht [– 3 mm ; + 7 mm] NOTE Lower tolerances may be declared by the manufacturer.
4.3.1.1.2 Straightness Straightness shall be verified according to 5.1.2. The tolerances are: ± 1/250 of the block length in the vertical plane; ± min. [1/250 of the block length ; 5 mm] in the horizontal plane. 4.3.1.1.3 Warping Warping shall be verified according to
5.1.3. The tolerance is ± 1/250 of the block length. 4.3.1.2 Minimum dimensions The actual width of EPS block rebate shall not be less than 20 mm. 4.3.1.3 Shape of blocks The following nominal dimensions (see Figures 5, 6 and 8) shall be declared: block width l; block height h; block length L; tongue thickness ht. SIST EN 15037-4:2010
EN 15037-4:2010 (E) 11 4.3.2 Surface characteristics Blocks shall not have defects which can be detrimental to their mechanical and thermal performances. For test method see 5.1.4. 4.3.3 Resistance to concentrated loads The manufacturer shall declare the class and the conditions of installation of the blocks, in accordance with the tests carried out. NOTE However, it is permitted to prescribe in national standards or provisions requirements for the application of the blocks with specific declared classes among those defined in Table 2 and conditions of installation. The guaranteed value by the manufacturer shall be characteristic resistance to concentrated loads for 5 % fractile PRk, and shall be recorded in the documentation of the manufacturer for its factory production control (see 6.3). For each class, the characteristic resistance to concentrated loads PRk shall not be less than the value given in Table 2. When tested in accordance with 5.2.3 and 5.2.4, the results shall be evaluated in accordance with the statistical procedure described in Table 3. Annex E shall be used for the assessment of conformity. Table 2 — EPS block classes Type Class Concentrated loads test Minimum characteristic resistance to concentrated loads PRk (5 % fractile) in kN Type R1 R1 a Test on individual blocks according to 5.2.4 1,5 R1 b Test on restrained blocks according to 5.2.3 1,5 And test on individual blocks according to 5.2.4 1,3 Type R2 R2 Test on individual blocks according to 5.2.4 2,0 NOTE EPS blocks meeting the requirements of class I a meet in fact the requirements of class R1 b. 4.3.4 Compressive resistance EPS blocks class R2 shall meet the following requirements: The minimum class shall be CS(10)200 (compressive strength ≥ 200 kPa for 10 % of deformation) in accordance with EN 13163:2008. Compressive resistance shall be measured in accordance with 5.3. 4.3.5 Resistance and reaction to fire 4.3.5.1 Resistance to fire Where applicable, 4.3.4.1 to 4.3.4.3 of EN 13369:2004 shall apply. For the verification of fire resistance of the floor system by testing, EN 1365-2 may apply. SIST EN 15037-4:2010
EN 15037-4:2010 (E) 12 NOTE A calculation method is given in Annex K of EN 15037-1:2008 to determine the fire resistance of the floor system. 4.3.5.2 Reaction to fire The manufacturer shall declare reaction to fire. Reaction to fire classification (Euroclasses) shall be determined in accordance with EN 13501-1. In absence of appropriate European requirements for testing, the reaction to fire shall be assessed according to a test method valid in the place where the product is used. 4.3.6 Acoustic properties Acoustic properties depend on the finished floor system (type of blocks, applied elements in upper and/or lower face of the floor, etc.). Where relevant, 4.3.5 of EN 13369:2004 should be applied. NOTE For design purposes, and in the absence of measurement results, the method given in Annex L of
EN 15037-1:2008 may be used (airborne and impact sound insulation). 4.3.7 Thermal properties The λ90,90 value (thermal conductivity) and the R value (thermal resistance) and the U value (thermal transmittance) of the specified floor shall be declared. The thermal conductivity (λ90,90) shall be measured in accordance with 5.4. For the calculation of the thermal resistance of the floor (R value / U value), the non rounded λ value may be used. A method is given in 5.5. Another method may be used, provided that the results are equivalent. NOTE The calculation assumptions for thermal resistance of floor which are given in Annex F should be used. 4.3.8 Durability The durability of blocks shall be consistent with the durability of beams used for the construction of the floor system. 5 Test methods 5.1 Measuring of dimensions 5.1.1 Block dimensions 5.1.1.1 General Check the following dimensions to the nearest 1,0 mm. 5.1.1.2 Procedure a) Block width l Measure the width of each end section as shown in Figure 5 (the larger width). SIST EN 15037-4:2010
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Figure 5 — Measurement of the width of the block Calculate the width for the block as the mean of the two measurement values. The dimensions shall comply with the requirements of 4.3.1, and the values declared by the manufacturer, within the tolerances given in 4.3.1.1.1. NOTE For the blocks type R2, it is necessary to measure the two widths l and lb. b) Block height h Measure the height of each end section as shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6 — Measurement of the height of the block Calculate the height for the block as the mean of the two measurement values. The dimensions shall comply with the requirements of 4.3.1, and the values declared by the manufacturer, within the tolerances given in 4.3.1.1.1. c) Height above beam support h1 Measure the height above beam support of each end section as shown in Figure 7. SIST EN 15037-4:2010
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Figure 7 — Measurement of the height above beam support Calculate the height above beam support for the block as the mean of the two measurement values. The dimensions shall comply with the requirements of 4.3.1, and the values declared by the manufacturer, within the tolerances given in 4.3.1.1.1. d) Block length L Measure the length of each side as shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8 — Measurement of the length of the block Calculate the length for the block as the mean of the two measurement values. The dimensions shall comply with the requirements of 4.3.1, and the values declared by the manufacturer, within the tolerances given in 4.3.1.1.1. e) Width lc and height hc of the chamfer Measure the width and the height of each chamfer in the vicinity of each end section as shown in Figure 9. SIST EN 15037-4:2010
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Figure 9 — Measurement of the width and the height of the chamfer The tolerance defined in 4.3.1.1.1 applies to each measurement result (four measurement results for width, four measurement results for height). f) Width ln and height hn of the support nib Measure the width and the height of each support nib in the vicinity of each end section as shown in Figure 10.
Figure 10 — Measurement of the width and the height of the support nib The tolerance defined in 4.3.1.1.1 applies to each measurement result (four measurement results for width, four measurement results for height). g) Width lr and height hr of the rebate Measure the width and height of each rebate in the vicinity of each end section of the block as shown in Figure 11. SIST EN 15037-4:2010
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Figure 11 — Measurement of the width and height of the rebate The minimum width specified in 4.3.1.2 and the tolerances defined in 4.3.1.1.1 apply to each measurement result (four measurement results for width, four measurement results for height). h) Width lt and thickness ht of the tongue Measure the thickness and the width of each end section as shown in Figure 12.
Figure 12 — Measurement of the thickness and width of the tongue The tolerance defined in 4.3.1.1.1 applies to each measurement result (two measurement results for width, two measurement results for height). 5.1.1.3 Test report All individual measurements of each specimen shall be noted. 5.1.2 Straightness Measure the straightness of each edge of the rebates to the nearest 0,5 mm over their entire length, in the two directions specified in Figure 13. The bow is the maximum distance between the edge and a reference straight line (ruler, stretched wire, etc.). SIST EN 15037-4:2010
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Key 1 measurement direction in the horizontal plane 2 measurement direction in the vertical plane Figure 13 — Measurement of straightness The tolerance defined in 4.3.1.1.2 applies to each of the four measurement results. 5.1.3 Warping Measure the warping to the nearest 1 mm. With the block resting on two supports as shown in Figure 17, ensure that one of the rebates is in contact with the corresponding support over its entire length; the warping is measured by the maximum deviation between the other rebate and the other support. 5.1.4 Surface characteristics The surface appearance of blocks shall be inspected visually. Defective products shall be rejected. 5.2 Mechanical strength The test methods given in the next paragraphs shall apply to determine the resistance to concentrated loads of EPS blocks. 5.2.1 Equipment a) Testing machine 1) at least class 3 testing machine for applying forces according to EN 12390-4:2000; 2) frame sufficiently rigid to withstand the forces applied when loading the test specimen; 3) supports: the two supports representing beams. One support shall be fixed, the other adjustable. If continuous supports (forms) are mandatory in local regulations, they can be also used; NOTE The two supports may be covered with abrasive fabric (40 grains) or a system achieving equivalent roughness. The abrasive fabric covers the effective bearing length and adheres to the supports. It may be cleaned and replaced regularly, at the discretion of the manufacturer. 4) in addition, for tests on restrained block: SIST EN 15037-4:2010
EN 15037-4:2010 (E) 18 i) longitudinal block restrained device, which simulates the effect produced by block (n - 1) and eventually block (n + 1) in the span. The device is constituted of one or two end blocks from the same batch allowing the restraint of the test piece to be adapted to the recommended conditions. The restrained device shall be simply placed in contact with the test piece, on its both sides or on one of its two sides. The test frame should be ensured that the restraining devices in the longitudinal direction remain perfectly parallel with one another and perpendicular to the supports, so as to allow for deviations from straightness on the end faces of the blocks at first contact (Figure 14); Nominal dimensions in millimetres
a) Moulded block
b) Cut or moulded block Key 1 test piece Figure 14 — Longitudinal block restrained device ii) possibly, lateral block restrained device, if the manufacturer specifies in the technical documentation that lateral tightening of the beams is necessary: I) a load of (30 ± 5)
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Montažni betonski izdelki - Stropni sistemi iz nosilcev in polnil - 4. del: Polnila iz ekspandiranega polistirenaBetonfertigteile - Balkendecken mit Zwischenbauteilen - Teil 4: Zwischenbauteile aus gedehntem PolystyrolProduits préfabriqués en béton - Systèmes de planchers à poutrelles et entrevous - Partie 4: Entrevous en polystyrène expanséPrecast concrete products - Beam-and-block floor systems - Part 4: Expanded polystyrene blocks91.100.30Beton in betonski izdelkiConcrete and concrete productsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:FprEN 15037-4kSIST FprEN 15037-4:2009en,fr01-junij-2009kSIST FprEN 15037-4:2009SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMFINAL DRAFTFprEN 15037-4April 2009ICS 91.100.30 English VersionPrecast concrete products - Beam-and-block floor systems -Part 4: Expanded polystyrene blocksProduits préfabriqués en béton - Systèmes de planchers àpoutrelles et entrevous - Partie 4: Entrevous en polystyrèneexpanséBetonfertigteile - Balkendecken mit Zwischenbauteilen -Teil 4: Zwischenbauteile aus gedehntem PolystyrolThis draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the TechnicalCommittee CEN/TC 229.If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations whichstipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other languagemade by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has thesame status as the official versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, 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.Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice andshall not be referred to as a European Standard.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre:
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FprEN 15037-4:2009 (E) 2 Contents Page The numbering of clauses is strictly related to EN 13369:2004 Common rules for precast concrete products, at least for the first three digits. When a clause of EN 13369:2004 is not relevant or included in a more general reference of this standard, its number is omitted and this may result in a gap on numbering. Foreword .4Introduction .61 Scope .72 Normative references .73 Terms and definitions .84 Requirements .94.1 Material requirements .94.2 Production requirements .94.3 Finished product requirements .95 Test methods . 145.1 Measuring of dimensions . 145.2 Mechanical strength . 195.3 Compressive resistance test . 275.4 Thermal conductivity . 275.5 Thermal resistance of the floor system . 276 Evaluation of conformity . 276.1 General . 276.2 Initial type tests . 276.3 Factory production control . 287 Marking . 288 Technical documentation . 28Annex A (normative)
Sampling for initial type testing and for independent testing of consignments . 29A.1 General . 29A.2 Sampling procedure . 29Annex B (normative)
Factory production control . 31Annex C (normative)
Gravity loading tests . 33C.1 Test rig . 33C.2 Procedure . 38C.3 Test report . 38Annex D (normative)
Calibration of punching-bending testing machine . 40D.1 Sample . 40D.2 Procedure . 40D.3 Validity . 41Annex E (normative)
Compliance criteria for punching-bending strength . 42Annex F (informative)
Calculation assumptions for calculating the thermal resistance of floors . 43kSIST FprEN 15037-4:2009
FprEN 15037-4:2009 (E) 3 Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU Construction Products Directive . 46ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics . 46ZA.2 Procedure for attestation of conformity of EPS blocks for beam-and-block floor systems . 47ZA.3 CE marking and labelling . 49Bibliography . 52 kSIST FprEN 15037-4:2009
FprEN 15037-4:2009 (E) 4 Foreword This document (FprEN 15037-4:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 229 “Precast concrete products”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR, and was examined by and agreed with a joint working party appointed by the Liaison Group CEN/TC 229-TC 250, particularly for its compatibility with structural Eurocodes. This document is currently submitted to the Unique Acceptance Procedure. 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 EU Directive(s). For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document. The European Standard for beam-and-block floor systems is made of 5 parts: EN 15037-1, Beam-and-block floor systems — Part 1: Beams EN 15037-2, Beam-and-block floor systems — Part 2: Concrete blocks EN 15037-3, Beam-and-block floor systems — Part 3: Clay blocks EN 15037-4, Beam-and-block floor systems — Part 4: Polystyrene blocks EN 15037-5, Beam-and-block floor systems — Part 5: Lightweight blocks1) This European Standard is one of a series of product standards for precast concrete products. For common aspects of concrete products, reference is made to EN 13369, from which also the relevant requirements of the EN 206-1 are taken. The references to EN 13369 by CEN/TC 229 product standards are intended to make them homogeneous and to avoid repetitions of similar requirements. Eurocodes are taken as a common reference for design aspects. The installation of some structural precast concrete products is dealt with by ENV 13670-1 which has at the moment the status of a European prestandard. In all countries it can be accompanied by alternatives for national application and it should not be treated as a European Standard. The program of standards for structural precast concrete products comprises the following European Standards, in some cases consisting on several parts: EN 1168, Precast concrete products — Hollow core slabs EN 12794, Precast concrete products — Foundation piles EN 12843, Precast concrete products — Masts and poles EN 13224, Precast concrete products — Ribbed floor elements EN 13225, Precast concrete products — Linear structural elements
1) To be developed. kSIST FprEN 15037-4:2009
FprEN 15037-4:2009 (E) 5 EN 13693, Precast concrete products — Special roof elements EN 13747, Precast concrete products — Floor plates for floor systems EN 13978, Precast concrete products — Precast concrete garages EN 14843, Precast concrete products — Stairs EN 14844, Precast concrete products — Box culverts EN 14991, Precast concrete products — Foundation elements EN 14992, Precast concrete products — Wall elements EN 15037, Precast concrete products — Beam-and-block floor systems EN 15050, Precast concrete products — Bridge elements EN 15258, Precast concrete products — Retaining wall elements kSIST FprEN 15037-4:2009
FprEN 15037-4:2009 (E) 6 Introduction The evaluation of conformity refers to the completed precast elements which are supplied to the market and covers all the production operations carried out in the factory. For design rules reference is made to EN 1992-1-1:2004. Additional complementary rules are provided where necessary. NOTE This European Standard will be applied in Europe under different climatic and geographical conditions, different levels of protection and under different, well established, regional traditions and experience. Classes for EPS blocks have been introduced to cover these situations. Where such general solutions were not possible, the relevant clauses contain permission for the application of national standards or provisions valid in the place of use of the EPS Blocks (see 4.3.3). kSIST FprEN 15037-4:2009
FprEN 15037-4:2009 (E) 7 1 Scope This European Standard deals with the requirements and the basic performance criteria for blocks made in expanded polystyrene (EPS), used in conjunction with precast concrete beams in compliance with
EN 15037-1, with or without cast-in-situ concrete for the construction of beam-and-block floor systems. EPS block may be totally made in EPS or combined in under face with different materials such as plaster or wood wool. If EPS is combined with light materials, these materials shall not contribute to more than 50 % of the mechanical resistance of the block. If not, the block is covered by EN 15037-5, Beam-and-block floor systems — Part 5: Lightweight blocks. Examples of typology of floor systems are given in Annex B of EN 15037-1:2008. 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 826:1996, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of compression behaviour EN 1365-2:1999, Fire resistance tests for loadbearing elements — Part 2: Floors and roofs EN 1992-1-1:2004, Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures — Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings EN 1992-1-2:2004, Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures — Part 1-2: General rules — Structural fire design EN 12390-4:2000, Testing hardened concrete — Part 4: Compressive strength — Specification for testing machines EN 12667:2000, Thermal performance of building materials and products — Determination of thermal resistance by means of the guarded hot plate and heat flow meter methods — Products of high and medium thermal resistance EN 13163:2008, Thermal insulation products for buildings — Factory made products of expanded polystyrene (EPS) — Specification EN 13369:2004, Common rules for precast concrete products EN 13501-1:2007, Fire classification of construction products and buildings elements — Part 1: Classification using test data from reaction to fire tests EN 15037-1:2008, Precast concrete products — Beam-and-block floor systems — Part 1: Beams EN ISO 10211:2007, Thermal bridges in building construction — Heat flows and surface temperatures — Detailed calculations (ISO 10211:2007) kSIST FprEN 15037-4:2009
FprEN 15037-4:2009 (E) 8 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 EPS blocks type I block with no mechanical function in the final floor system NOTE Its only mechanical function is that of formwork during the construction of the floor system.
Figure 1 — Examples of EPS blocks type I 3.2 EPS blocks type II block that contributes to the mechanical function of the final floor in conjunction with a timber deck or screed NOTE EPS blocks type II are used generally with self-bearing beams.
Figure 2 — Examples of EPS blocks type II 3.3 cut block EPS block formed by cutting from EPS block 3.4 moulded block EPS block formed by moulding kSIST FprEN 15037-4:2009
FprEN 15037-4:2009 (E) 9 3.5 family group of products for which the test results for one or more characteristics from any one product within the family are valid for all other products within the family 3.6 batch quantity of EPS blocks defined by: a same reference of raw material; similar parameters and conditions of expansion; similar parameters and conditions of moulding; an expanded volume which does not exceed 1 000 m3 4 Requirements 4.1 Material requirements The material EPS used shall comply the requirements defined in EN 13163. If other materials are used, there suitability shall be established. The establishment of suitability may result from an European Standard which refers specifically to the use of this material in products; in absence of an European Standard it may also result, under the same conditions, from an ISO standard. Where this material is not covered by an European or International Standard, or if it deviates from the requirements of these standards, the establishment of suitability may result from: the relevant national standards or provisions valid in the place of use of the product which refer specifically to the use of this material in EPS products; or a European Technical Approval specifically for the use of this material in EPS products. 4.2 Production requirements Only the materials in accordance with 4.1 shall be used in the production of EPS blocks. 4.3 Finished product requirements 4.3.1 Geometrical properties For technical documentation, see Clause 8. 4.3.1.1 Production tolerances 4.3.1.1.1 Dimensional tolerances The tolerances on the dimensions are given in Table 1. kSIST FprEN 15037-4:2009
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Key 1 block width l 7 height of the support nib hn 2 block height h 8 rebate width lr 3 height above beam support h1 9 rebate height hr 4 chamfer width lc 10 tongue width lt 5 chamfer height hc 11 tongue thickness ht 6 width of the support nib ln Figure 3 — Dimensions of the EPS block type I kSIST FprEN 15037-4:2009
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Key 1 block top width lt 6 width of the support nib ln 1' block bottom width lb 7 height of the support nib hn 2 block height h 9 rebate height hr Figure 4 — Dimensions of the EPS block type II Table 1 — Dimensional tolerances Dimensions Tolerance 1 - width of the block l ± 5 mm 2 - height of the block h [– 3 mm ; + 7 mm] 3 - height above beam support h1 ± 5 mm
length of the block L ± max. [0,6 % ; 5 mm] ≤ 12 mm 4 - width of the chamfer lc ± 10 mm 5 - height of the chamfer hc ± 5 mm 6 - width of the support nib in upper part ln ± 3 mm 7 - height of the support nib hn [– 2 mm ; + 4 mm] 8 - width of the rebate lr ± 3 mm 9 - height of the rebate hr ± 3 mm 10 - width of the tongue lt ± 5 mm 11 - thickness of the tongue ht [– 3 mm ; + 7 mm] NOTE Lower tolerances may be declared by the manufacturer. 4.3.1.1.2 Straightness The tolerances are: ± 1/250th of the block length in the vertical plane; ± min. [1/250th of the block length ; 5 mm] in the horizontal plane. kSIST FprEN 15037-4:2009
FprEN 15037-4:2009 (E) 12 4.3.1.1.3 Warping The tolerance is ± 1/250th of the block length. 4.3.1.2 Minimum dimensions The dimensions shall be verified according to 5.1.1. Straightness and warping shall be verified according to 5.1.2 and 5.1.3 respectively. The actual width of EPS block rebate shall not be less than 20 mm. 4.3.1.3 Shape of blocks The following nominal dimensions (see Figure 5, 6 and 8) shall be declared: block width l; block height h; block length L; tongue thickness ht. 4.3.2 Surface characteristics Blocks shall not have defects which may be detrimental to their mechanical and thermal performances. For test method see 5.1.4. 4.3.3 Punching-bending strength The manufacturer shall declare the class and the conditions of installation of the blocks, in accordance with the tests carried out. NOTE However, it is permitted to prescribe in national standards or provisions requirements for the application of the blocks with specific declared classes among those defined in Table 2 and conditions of installation. The guaranteed value by the manufacturer shall be characteristic punching-bending strength for 5 % fractile PRk, and shall be recorded in the documentation of the manufacturer for its factory production control (see 6.3). For each class, the characteristic punching-bending strength PRk shall not be less than the value given in Table 2. When tested in accordance with 5.2.3 and with 5.2.4, the results shall be evaluated in accordance with the statistical procedure described in Table 3. The Annex E shall be used for the assessment of conformity. kSIST FprEN 15037-4:2009
FprEN 15037-4:2009 (E) 13 Table 2 — EPS block classes Type Class Punching-bending test Minimal characteristic punching-bending strength PRk (5 % fractile) in kN Type I I a Test on individual blocks according to 5.2.4 1,5 I b Test on restrained blocks according to 5.2.3 1,5 And test on individual blocks according to 5.2.4 1,3 Type II II Test on individual blocks according to 5.2.4 2,0 NOTE EPS blocks meeting the requirements of class I a meet in fact the requirements of the class I b. 4.3.4 Compressive resistance EPS blocks class II shall meet the following requirements: The minimum class shall be CS(10)200 (compressive strength ≥ 200 kPa for 10 % of deformation) in accordance of EN 13163:2009, measured in accordance with 5.3. 4.3.5 Resistance and reaction to fire 4.3.5.1 Resistance to fire Where applicable, 4.3.4.1 to 4.3.4.3 of EN 13369:2004 shall apply. For the verification of fire resistance of the floor system by testing, EN 1365-2:2000 may apply. NOTE A method is given in Annex K of EN 15037-1:2008 to determine the fire resistance of the floor system. 4.3.5.2 Reaction to fire The manufacturer shall declare reaction to fire. Reaction to fire classification (Euroclasses) shall be determined in accordance with EN 13501-1:2007. In absence of European appropriate requirements for testing, the reaction to fire shall be assessed according to a test method valid in the place where the product is used. 4.3.6 Acoustic properties Acoustic properties depend on the finished floor system (type of blocks, applied elements in upper and/or lower face of the floor, …). Where relevant, 4.3.5 of EN 13369:2004 should be applied. NOTE For design purposes, and in the absence of measurement results, the method given in Annex L of
EN 15037-1:2008 may be used (airborne and impact sound insulation). 4.3.7 Thermal properties The λ90,90 value and the R value / U value of the specified floor shall be declared. kSIST FprEN 15037-4:2009
FprEN 15037-4:2009 (E) 14 The thermal conductivity (λ90,90) shall be measured in accordance with 5.4. For the calculation of the thermal resistance of the floor (R value / U value), the non rounded λ value may be used. A method is given in 5.5. Another method could be used, provided that the results are equivalent. NOTE The calculation assumptions for thermal resistance of floor which are given in Annex F should be used. 4.3.8 Durability The durability of blocks shall be consistent with the durability of beams used for the construction of the floor system. 5 Test methods 5.1 Measuring of dimensions 5.1.1 Block dimensions 5.1.1.1 General Check the following dimensions to the nearest 1,0 mm. 5.1.1.2 Procedure a) Block width l Measure the width of each end section as shown in Figure 5 (the larger width).
Figure 5 — Measurement of the width of the block Calculate the width for the sample as the mean of the two measurements values. The dimensions shall comply with the requirements of 4.3.1, and the values declared by the manufacturer, within the tolerances given in 4.3.1.1.1. kSIST FprEN 15037-4:2009
FprEN 15037-4:2009 (E) 15 b) Block height h Measure the height of each end section as shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6 — Measurement of the height of the block Calculate the height for the sample as the mean of the two measurements values. The dimensions shall comply with the requirements of 4.3.1, and the values declared by the manufacturer, within the tolerances given in 4.3.1.1.1. c) Height above beam support h1 Measure the height above beam support of each end section as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7 — Measurement of the height above beam support Calculate the height above beam support for the sample as the mean of the two measurements values. The dimensions shall comply with the requirements of 4.3.1, and the values declared by the manufacturer, within the tolerances given in 4.3.1.1.1. kSIST FprEN 15037-4:2009
FprEN 15037-4:2009 (E) 16 d) Block length L Measure the length of each side as shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8 — Measurement of the length of the block Calculate the length for the sample as the mean of the two measurements values. The dimensions shall comply with the requirements of 4.3.1, and the values declared by the manufacturer, within the tolerances given in 4.3.1.1.1. e) Width lc and height hc of the chamfer Measure the width and the height of each chamfer in the vicinity of each end section as shown in Figure 9.
Figure 9 — Measurement of the width and the height of the chamfer The tolerance defined in 4.3.1.1.1 applies to each measurement result (four measurements results for width, four measurements results for height). kSIST FprEN 15037-4:2009
FprEN 15037-4:2009 (E) 17 f) Width ln and height hn of the support nib Measure the width and the height of each support nib in the vicinity of each end section as shown in Figure 10.
Figure 10 — Measurement of the width and the height of the support nib The tolerance defined in 4.3.1.1.1 applies to each measurement result (four measurements results for width, four measurements results for height). g) Width lr and height hr of the rebate Measure the width and height of each rebate in the vicinity of each end section of the block as shown in Figure 11.
Figure 11 — Measurement of the width and height of the rebate The minimum width specified in 4.3.1.2 and the tolerances defined in 4.3.1.1.1 apply to each measurement result (four measurements results for width, four measurements results for height). kSIST FprEN 15037-4:2009
FprEN 15037-4:2009 (E) 18 h) Width lt and thickness ht of the tongue Measure the thickness and the width of each end section as shown in Figure 12.
Figure 12 — Measurement of the thickness and width of the tongue The tolerance defined in 4.3.1.1.1 applies to each measurement result (two measurements results for width, two measurements results for height). 5.1.1.3 Test report All individual measurements of each specimen shall be noted. 5.1.2 Straightness Measure the straightness of each edge of the rebates to the nearest 0,5 mm over their entire length, in the two directions specified in Figure 13. The bow is the maximum distance between the edge and a reference straight line (ruler, stretched wire, etc.).
Key 1 measurement direction in the horizontal plane 2 measurement direction in the vertical plane Figure 13 — Measurement of straightness The tolerance defined in 4.3.1.1.2 applies to each of the four measurements results. kSIST FprEN 15037-4:2009
FprEN 15037-4:2009 (E) 19 5.1.3 Warping Measure the warping to the nearest 1 mm. With the block resting on two supports as shown in Figure 17, ensure that one of the rebates is in contact with the corresponding support over its entire length; the warping is measured by the maximum deviation between the other rebate and the other support. 5.1.4 Surface characteristics The surface appearance of blocks shall be inspected visually. Defective products shall be rejected. 5.2 Mechanical strength The test methods given in the next paragraphs shall apply to determine the punching-bending strength of EPS blocks. 5.2.1 Equipment a) Testing machine class 3 testing machine for applying forces according to EN 12390-4:2000; frame sufficiently rigid to withstand the forces applied when loading the test specimen; supports: the two supports representing beams. One support shall be fixed, the other adjustable. NOTE The two supports may be covered with abrasive fabric (40 grains) or a system achieving equivalent roughness. The abrasive fabric covers the effective bearing length and adhere to the supports. It may be cleaned and replaced regularly, at the discretion of the manufacturer. In addition, for tests on restrained block: longitudinal block restrained device, which simulates the effect produced by block (n - 1) and eventually block (n + 1) in the span. The device is constituted of one or two end blocks from the same batch allowing the restraint of the test piece to be adapted to the recommended conditions. The restrained device shall be simply placed in contact with the test piece, on its both sides or on one of its two sides. The test frame should be ensured that the restraining devices in the longitudinal direction remain perfectly parallel with one another and perpendicular to the supports, so as to allow for deviations from straightness on the end faces of the blocks at first contact (Figure 14). kSIST FprEN 15037-4:2009
FprEN 15037-4:2009 (E) 20 Nominal dimensions in millimetres
Moulded block
Cut or moulded block Key 1 test piece Figure 14 — Longitudinal block restrained device eventually, lateral block restrained device, if the manufacturer specifies in the technical documentation that lateral tightening of the beams is necessary: a load of 30 N/ml ± 5 N/ml is applied to the moving support by a reliable, manageable and traceable means; the device can simulate the effect produced by the beams moving laterally closer on contact with the block; the support spacing is a function of the block width. b) Loading device The loading device shall consist of a jack (electric or hydraulic), a rigid load
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