Specification for ancillary components for masonry - Part 1: Wall ties, tension straps, hangers and brackets

This European Standard specifies requirements for wall ties, tension straps, hangers and brackets for interconnecting masonry and for connecting masonry to other parts of works and buildings including walls, floors, beams, and columns. Where anchors or fasteners are supplied or specified as part of an ancillary component, the requirements including performance requirements apply to the complete product.

Festlegungen für Ergänzungsbauteile für Mauerwerk - Teil 1: Maueranker, Zugbänder, Auflager und Konsolen

Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen an Maueranker, Zugbänder, Auflager und Konsolen zur Ver-bindung von Bauteilen aus Mauerwerk untereinander und zur Verbindung von Mauerwerk mit anderen Teilen von baulichen Anlagen und Gebäuden einschließlich Wänden, Geschossdecken, Trägern und Stützen fest. Sofern Anker oder Befestigungsmittel als Teil eines Ergänzungsbauteils geliefert werden oder als solches festgelegt sind, gelten die Anforderungen einschließlich der Leistungsanforderungen für das vollständige Produkt.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt nicht für:
a)   Anker und Befestigungsmittel, die nicht Teil eines Ergänzungsbauteils sind;
b)   Wandabfangungen;
c)   Wandanschlussplatten für die Verankerung in bestehenden Wänden;
d)   Produkte aus anderen Werkstoffen als:
1)   austenitischer nichtrostender Stahl (Molybdän-Chrom-Nickel-Legierungen bzw. Chrom-Nickel-Legie-rungen);
2)   austenitisch-ferritischer nichtrostender Stahl;
3)   ferritischer nichtrostender Stahl;
4)   Kupfer;
5)   Phosphorbronze;
6)   Aluminiumbronze;
7)   verzinktes Stahlblech mit oder ohne organischem/ n Überzug;
8)   Polypropylen;
9)   Polyamid (nur Spreizdübel).
ANMERKUNG   Es ist nicht möglich, den Feuerwiderstand der hierin aufgeführten Produkte unabhängig von dem Mauerwerksbauteil zu bewerten, mit dem sie eine Einheit bilden, daher ist der Feuerwiderstand nicht Gegenstand des Anwendungsbereiches dieser Europäischen Norm.

Spécification pour composants accessoires de maçonnerie - Partie 1 : Attaches, brides de fixation, étriers de support et consoles

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences concernant les attaches murales, brides de fixation,
brides de suspension et consoles utilisées pour assurer les liaisons entre des maçonneries et les liaisons
entre la maçonnerie et d'autres parties de l'ouvrage ou de la construction, incluant les murs, planchers,
poutres et poteaux. Lorsque des éléments d'ancrage ou de fixation sont fournis ou spécifiés comme partie
intégrante d'un composant accessoire, les exigences, y compris les exigences de performances, s'appliquent
au produit complet.
Les produits suivants ne sont pas couverts par la présente Norme européenne :
a) éléments d’ancrage et de fixation autres que ceux qui font partie intégrante d’un composant accessoire ;
b) cornières supports ;
c) plaques supports de mur destinées à assurer la fixation avec des murs existants ;
d) produits composés de matériaux autres que les suivants :
1) acier inoxydable austénitique (alliages molybdène chrome nickel ou alliages chrome nickel) ;
2) acier inoxydable austéno-ferritique
3) acier inoxydable ferritique ;
4) cuivre ;
5) bronze phosphoreux ;
6) bronze d'aluminium ;
7) acier galvanisé avec ou sans revêtement organique ;
8) polypropylène ;
9) polyamide (uniquement pour les chevilles à expansion).
NOTE La résistance au feu des produits inclus ci-après ne peut être évaluée séparément de l'élément de
maçonnerie dont ils font partie et n'est, par conséquent, pas couverte par le domaine d'application de la présente partie de
la présente Norme européenne.

Specifikacija za dodatne komponente zidovine - 1. del: Vezna stremena, sidrni trakovi, obešala in konzole

Ta evropski standard določa zahteve glede veznih stremen, sidrnih trakov, obešal in konzol za medsebojno povezovanje zidovine in povezovanje zidovine z drugimi deli objektov in stavb, vključno z zidovi, tlemi, tramovi in stebri. Če so sidra ali pritrdilni elementi del dodatne komponente, zahteve veljajo za celoten izdelek, vključno z zahtevami glede delovanja.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 845-1:2013
01-oktober-2013
1DGRPHãþD
SIST EN 845-1:2004+A1:2008
Specifikacija za dodatne komponente zidovine - 1. del: Vezna stremena, sidrni
trakovi, obešala in konzole
Specification for ancillary components for masonry - Part 1: Wall ties, tension straps,
hangers and brackets
Festlegungen für Ergänzungsbauteile für Mauerwerk - Teil 1: Maueranker, Zugbänder,
Auflager und Konsolen
Spécification pour composants accessoires de maçonnerie - Partie 1 : Attaches, brides
de fixation, étriers de support et consoles
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 845-1:2013
ICS:
91.060.10 Stene. Predelne stene. Walls. Partitions. Facades
Fasade
91.080.30 Zidane konstrukcije Masonry
SIST EN 845-1:2013 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 845-1

NORME EUROPÉENNE

EUROPÄISCHE NORM
June 2013
ICS 91.080.30 Supersedes EN 845-1:2003+A1:2008
English Version
Specification for ancillary components for masonry - Part 1: Wall
ties, tension straps, hangers and brackets
Spécification pour composants accessoires de maçonnerie Festlegungen für Ergänzungsbauteile für Mauerwerk - Teil
- Partie 1 : Attaches, brides de fixation, étriers de support et 1: Maueranker, Zugbänder, Auflager und Konsolen
consoles
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 21 March 2013.

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-CENELEC 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-CENELEC 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, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United
Kingdom.





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Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2013 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 845-1:2013: E
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Contents Page
Foreword . 4
1 Scope. 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms, definitions and symbols . 7
3.1 Terms and definitions . 7
3.2 Symbols . 10
4 Materials . 23
4.1 General . 23
4.2 Fixings and materials not supplied by the manufacturer . 23
5 Requirements . 24
5.1 General . 24
5.2 Dimensions and limit deviations . 24
5.2.1 Method of measurement and accuracy . 24
5.2.2 Length, applicable cavity width, embedment and fixings (number, size and
location) . 24
5.2.3 Thickness or diameter . 25
5.2.4 Other information . 25
5.3 Mechanical strength . 25
5.3.1 Wall ties and associated fixings . 25
5.3.2 Joist hangers . 28
5.3.3 Brackets . 28
5.3.4 Tension straps . 29
5.4 Resistance to water crossing a cavity . 30
5.5 Safety during installation . 30
5.6 Durability . 30
5.7 Dangerous substances. 30
6 Description and designation . 31
7 Marking . 33
8 Evaluation of conformity . 33
8.1 General . 33
8.2 Initial type tests . 33
8.3 Factory production control . 34
8.3.1 General . 34
8.3.2 Testing and measuring equipment . 35
8.3.3 Production equipment . 35
8.3.4 Raw materials . 35
8.3.5 Production process . 35
8.3.6 Finished product testing . 35
8.3.7 Statistical techniques . 35
8.3.8 Marking and stock control of products . 35
8.3.9 Traceability . 35
8.3.10 Nonconforming products . 36
8.4 Sampling for initial type testing and independent testing of consignments . 36
Annex A (normative) Materials and protective coatings . 37
Annex B (informative) Guidance on FPC frequencies . 42
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of
the EU Construction Products Directive . 44
ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics . 44
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ZA.2 Procedure(s) for the attestation of conformity of products . 51
ZA.3 CE marking and labelling . 53
Bibliography . 57
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Foreword
This document (EN 845-1:2013) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 125 “Masonry”,
the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
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 December 2013, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by December 2013.
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 supersedes EN 845-1:2003+A1:2008.
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 EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
This part has been modified to take into account comments made in the five-year review on the 2003
version. A change has been made in the permission to use historic test data when arriving at declared
values; a limited permission is also given for the use of calculation methods in certain cases. In view
of their widespread use, austinitic ferritic stainless steels have been added to the materials that may
be used.
EN 845, Specification for ancillary components for masonry, consists of the following parts:
 Part 1: Wall ties, tension straps, hangers and brackets
 Part 2: Lintels
 Part 3: Bed joint reinforcement of steel meshwork
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies requirements for wall ties, tension straps, hangers and brackets for
interconnecting masonry and for connecting masonry to other parts of works and buildings including
walls, floors, beams, and columns. Where anchors or fasteners are supplied or specified as part of an
ancillary component, the requirements including performance requirements apply to the complete
product.
This European Standard is not applicable to:
a) anchors and fasteners other than as part of an ancillary component;
b) shelf angles;
c) wall starter plates for tying into existing walls;
d) products formed from materials other than:
1) austenitic stainless steel (molybdenum chrome nickel alloys or chrome nickel alloys);
2) austenitic ferritic stainless steel;
3) ferritic stainless steel;
4) copper;
5) phosphor bronze;
6) aluminium bronze;
7) zinc-coated-steel with or without organic coating;
8) polypropylene;
9) polyamide (for expansion plugs only).
NOTE The resistance to fire performance of the products included herein cannot be assessed separately
from the masonry element of which they are part and is therefore not covered under the scope of this part of this
European Standard.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 771 (all parts), Specification for masonry units
EN 846-2, Methods of test for ancillary components for masonry  Part 2: Determination of bond
strength of prefabricated bed joint reinforcement in mortar joints
EN 846-3, Methods of test for ancillary components for masonry  Part 3: Determination of shear
load capacity of welds in prefabricated bed joint reinforcement
EN 846-4, Methods of test for ancillary components for masonry — Part 4: Determination of load
capacity and load-deflection characteristics of straps
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EN 846-5, Methods of test for ancillary components for masonry — Part 5: Determination of tensile
and compressive load capacity and load displacement characteristics of wall ties (couplet test)
EN 846-6, Methods of test for ancillary components for masonry — Part 6: Determination of tensile
and compressive load capacity and load displacement characteristics of wall ties (single end test)
EN 846-7, Methods of test for ancillary components for masonry — Part 7: Determination of shear
load capacity and load displacement characteristics of shear ties and slip ties (couplet test for mortar
joint connections)
EN 846-8, Methods of test for ancillary components for masonry — Part 8: Determination of load
capacity and load-deflection characteristics of joist hangers
EN 846-9, Methods of test for ancillary components for masonry — Part 9: Determination of flexural
resistance and shear resistance of lintels
EN 846-10, Methods of test for ancillary components for masonry — Part 10: Determination of load
capacity and load-deflection characteristics of brackets
EN 846-11, Methods of test for ancillary components for masonry — Part 11: Determination of
dimensions and bow of lintels
EN 846-13:2001, Methods of test for ancillary components for masonry — Part 13: Determination of
resistance to impact, abrasion and corrosion of organic coatings
EN 846-14, Methods of test for ancillary components for masonry — Part 14: Determination of the
initial shear strength between the prefabricated part of a composite lintel and the masonry above it
EN 998-2, Specification for mortar for masonry — Part 2: Masonry mortar
EN 10020, Definitions and classification of grades of steel
EN 10029, Hot-rolled steel plates 3 mm thick or above — Tolerances on dimensions and shape
EN 10088 (all parts), Stainless steels
EN 10143, Continuously hot-dip coated steel sheet and strip — Tolerances on dimensions and shape
EN 10244 (all parts), Steel wire and wire products — Non-ferrous metallic coatings on steel wire
EN 10245-1, Steel wire and wire products — Organic coatings on steel wire — Part 1: General rules
EN 10245-2, Steel wire and wire products — Organic coatings on steel wire — Part 2: PVC finished
wire
EN 10245-3, Steel wire and wire products — Organic coatings on steel wire — Part 3: PE coated wire
EN 10346, Continuously hot-dip coated steel flat products — Technical delivery conditions
EN ISO 75 (all parts), Plastics — Determination of temperature of deflection under load
EN ISO 178, Plastics — Determination of flexural properties (ISO 178)
EN ISO 180:2000, Plastics — Determination of Izod impact strength (ISO 180:2000)
EN ISO 306, Plastics — Thermoplastic materials — Determination of Vicat softening temperature
(VST) (ISO 306)
EN ISO 527 (all parts), Plastics — Determination of tensile properties
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EN ISO 1133 (all parts), Plastics — Determination of the melt mass-flow rate (MFR) and melt volume-
flow rate (MVR) of thermoplastics
EN ISO 1461, Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles — Specifications and
test methods (ISO 1461)
EN ISO 1463, Metallic and oxide coatings — Measurement of coating thickness — Microscopical
method (ISO 1463)
EN ISO 2039-2, Plastics — Determination of hardness — Part 2: Rockwell hardness (ISO 2039-2)
ISO 427, Wrought copper-tin alloys — Chemical composition and forms of wrought products
ISO 428, Wrought copper-aluminium alloys — Chemical composition and forms of wrought products
ISO 431, Copper refinery shapes
ISO 1183 (all parts), Plastics — Methods for determining the density of non-cellular plastics
3 Terms, definitions and symbols
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
NOTE Dimensions and terms relating to wall ties are given in Figure 1.
3.1.1
asymmetrical tie
1) wall tie which is of a different physical design at either end over its embedment depth (or end
fixing) and for which the centre section may be symmetrical or asymmetrical in detail
Note 1 to entry: Examples are given in Figure 2 a).
2) wall tie which is physically identical at either end over its embedment depth (or end fixing) but
which is fixed in a different manner at each end is also defined as asymmetrical for the purposes
of the test procedure
Note 2 to entry: Examples are given in Figure 2 b).
3.1.2
bracket
device attached to structural elements, comprising an individual support for two adjacent masonry
units, which form part of a masonry wall
Note 1 to entry: Examples are given in Figure 3.
3.1.3
cavity wall tie
device for connecting a masonry leaf across a cavity to another masonry leaf or to a structural frame
to resist tension and compression forces while allowing limited differential movement in the plane of
the wall
Note 1 to entry: Examples are given in Figure 2 and Figure 4.
Note 2 to entry: Wall ties are further sub classified as asymmetrical or symmetrical and as horizontal, slope-
tolerant or movement-tolerant. Examples are given in Figures 2, 4 and 5 respectively.
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3.1.4
cavity width
distance between the cavity faces of the masonry leaves of a cavity wall, measured perpendicular to
the plane of the wall
3.1.5
declared value
value for a product property, determined in accordance with this standard, that a manufacturer is
confident of achieving bearing in mind the variability of the manufacturing process
3.1.6
minimum embedment length
minimum length to achieve the declared value of a wall tie, or hanger designed to be embedded in
mortar
Note 1 to entry: The specification for the length to be built into the wall should be greater than the minimum
used by the manufacturer for the declaration, so as to allow for tolerances in positioning on site (see Figure 1).
3.1.7
fixing
device (e.g. a nail, screw, screw/plug, anchor or bolt) used to connect ancillary components to
masonry or to supporting structures to resist tension and shear forces
3.1.8
horizontal wall tie
cavity wall tie which is designed to be installed approximately horizontally and in the plane of the
mortar joint across a cavity
Note 1 to entry: Examples are given in Figure 2 and Figure 4.
3.1.9
joist hanger (face fixing type)
device for supporting a joist, beam, truss or rafter on a masonry wall via fixing bolts or screws
Note 1 to entry: Examples are given in Figure 6.
3.1.10
joist hanger (joint fixing type)
device for supporting a joist, beam, truss or rafter on a masonry wall by direct loading via a flange
which is embedded in a mortar joint
Note 1 to entry: Examples are given in Figure 7.
3.1.11
1)
load capacity
individual value of the failure load, or load at an extreme displacement, given in the appropriate test
method, whichever is the lesser
3.1.12
tensile/compressive/shear load capacity
mean of the load capacities of the number of wall ties tested in tension/compression/shear

1) A convention has been adopted in this standard for terminology relating to the term ‘load capacity’. It is also
used in the EN 846 (all parts) test methods, which support EN 845. This term without a preceding qualifying
adjective as shown in 3.1.11 denotes an individual value of ‘load capacity’, i.e. the result of one measurement on
one specimen. Where the term is used with a preceding qualifying adjective, e.g. ‘tensile load capacity’
(see 3.1.12), this relates to the mean of the load capacities from a number of specimens tested.
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3.1.13
vertical load capacity
mean of the load capacities of the number of joist hangers/brackets tested
3.1.14
movement-tolerant cavity wall tie
cavity wall tie which is designed to allow large in-plane differential movements of the walls, without
generating large shear stresses, by the use of flexible body materials, free-running slot systems,
articulated joints or other means
Note 1 to entry: Examples are given in Figure 8 and Figure 9.
3.1.15
profile height
maximum overall height (distance between the upper and lower surface at right angles to the length
and width of the joint) of the embedded portion of a wall tie, strap or hanger
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 1.
3.1.16
shear tie
wall tie designed to transmit shear, tension and compression forces between two adjacent sections of
masonry or between structural frames and masonry
Note 1 to entry: Shear ties are sub-classified as symmetrical or asymmetrical. (Examples are given in
Figure 10.)
3.1.17
slip tie (general purpose)
wall tie designed to transmit only shear forces between two adjacent sections of masonry or between
masonry and structural frames while allowing in-plane movement
Note 1 to entry: Examples are given in Figure 11.
3.1.18
slope-tolerant tie
cavity wall tie designed to function satisfactorily with a significant slope from the horizontal
Note 1 to entry: Examples are given in Figure 5.
3.1.19
slot tie
wall tie whose end fixing (at one end) is by means of engaging a re-entrant key (e.g. dovetail) into a
slot either embedded in a concrete wall or surface fixed to concrete, steel or masonry walls or frame
elements, and which is free to slide in the slot either only during installation (for adjustment purposes)
or both during installation and while in service (to allow differential movement)
Note 1 to entry: Examples are given in Figure 9.
3.1.20
symmetrical tie
wall tie which is physically identical at each end over its embedment length (or end fixing) and which
is fixed in an identical manner at each end
Note 1 to entry: The centre section may be symmetrical or asymmetrical in detail.
Note 2 to entry: Examples are given in Figure 4.
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3.1.21
tension strap
device for connecting masonry walls to other adjacent components such as floors and roofs and
which resists tension forces
Note 1 to entry: Examples are given in Figure 12.
3.1.22
wall tie
device capable of transferring loads between masonry leaves or between masonry and other
structures, in order to limit their relative movement in purely one or more planes, as required
Note 1 to entry: Examples are given in Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 4, Figure 8 and Figure 10.
3.2 Symbols
L the overall perpendicular length of a bracket from the fixing surface to the extremity of the
support flange, in mm
NOTE Examples are given in Figure 3.

Key
1 profile height 5 cavity width 9  insulation
2 mortar joint thickness 6 drip 10 inner leaf material, e.g. timber
3 units forming outer leaf 7 insulation retaining clip 11 diameter of wire or thickness of plate
4 embedment length 8 insulation width
Figure 1 — Dimensions and terms relating to wall ties
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NOTE 1 For reasons of clarity, thermal insulation is not shown.
Key
1 thin layer mortar (far end)  4 screwed to timber frame
2 screw fixing 5 nailed to timber frame
3 resin anchor fixing 6 bedded in mortar (near end)
a) Examples of asymmetrical wall ties

NOTE 2 For reasons of clarity, thermal insulation is not shown.
Key
1 deformed plate tie in masonry mortar (near end) and thin joint mortar (far end)
2 helical tie in masonry mortar (near end) and screwed into block (far end)
b) Examples of symmetrical wall ties used asymmetrically
Figure 2— Examples of wall ties
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Key
a) ribbed-plate adjuster type (and packing shim) c) toothed support and angled slot adjuster type
b) screwed adjuster type (and packing shim) d) light duty cam washer adjuster type
Figure 3 — Examples of brackets
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NOTE For reasons of clarity, thermal insulation is not shown.
Key
1 thin plate types 3 thick plate types
2 helical (spiral) types 4 wire types
Figure 4 — Examples of symmetrical wall ties
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NOTE For reasons of clarity, thermal insulation is not shown.
Key
1 installed with favourable slope
2 installed level
3 installed with unfavourable slope
Figure 5 — Examples of slope-tolerant cavity wall ties

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Key
L clear length of joist hanger flange
Figure 6 — Example of joist hangers (face-fixing type)

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Figure 7 — Example of joist hanger (joint fixing type)

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NOTE For reasons of clarity, thermal insulation is not shown.
Key
1 universal-jointed type
2 sliding tee-in-slot type
a) Examples of movement-tolerant cavity wall ties

Key
1 rod with eye which can slide up or down
b) Example of movement-tolerant cavity wall tie having rod and eye that can be fixed to inner
leaf of the wall
Figure 8  Examples of movement-tolerant cavity wall ties
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NOTE For reasons of clarity, thermal insulation is not shown.
Key
1 face-mounted key slot
2 sliding tee-in-slot type
3 key slot
4 dovetail slot
Figure 9 — Examples of slot ties

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NOTE For reasons of clarity, thermal insulation is not shown.
Key
1 symmetrical split-ended anchor type
2 asymmetrical tee type
Figure 10 — Examples of shear ties

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Key
1  asymmetrical fixing/slip-case type
2  symmetrical slip-case type
3  asymmetrical split-ended/slip-case type
Figure 11 — Examples of slip ties (general purpose type)
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Specifikacija za dodatne komponente zidovja - 1. del: Vezna stremena, sidrni trakovi, obešala in konzoleFestlegungen für Ergänzungsbauteile für Mauerwerk - Teil 1: Maueranker, Zugbänder, Auflager und KonsolenSpécification pour composants accessoires de maçonnerie - Partie 1 : Attaches, brides de fixation, étriers de support et consolesSpecification for ancillary components for masonry - Part 1: Wall ties, tension straps, hangers and brackets91.080.30Zidane konstrukcijeMasonry91.060.10Stene. Predelne stene. FasadeWalls. Partitions. FacadesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:FprEN 845-1kSIST FprEN 845-1:2012en,fr,de01-december-2012kSIST FprEN 845-1:2012SLOVENSKI
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FprEN 845-1
September 2012 ICS 91.080.30 Will supersede EN 845-1:2003+A1:2008English Version
Specification for ancillary components for masonry - Part 1: Wall ties, tension straps, hangers and brackets
Spécification pour composants accessoires de maçonnerie - Partie 1 : Attaches, brides de fixation, étriers de support et consoles
Festlegungen für Ergänzungsbauteile für Mauerwerk - Teil 1: Maueranker, Zugbänder, Auflager und Konsolen This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 125.
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FprEN 845-1:2012 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword . 41Scope. 52Normative references . 53Terms, definitions and symbols . 73.1Terms and definitions . 73.2Symbols . 104Materials . 234.1General . 234.2Fixings and materials not supplied by the manufacturer . 235Requirements . 245.1General . 245.2Dimensions and limit deviations . 245.2.1Method of measurement and accuracy . 245.2.2Length, applicable cavity width, embedment and fixings (number, size and location) . 245.2.3Thickness or diameter . 255.2.4Other information . 255.3Mechanical strength . 255.3.1Wall ties and associated fixings . 255.3.2Joist hangers . 285.3.3Brackets . 285.3.4Tension straps . 295.4Resistance to water crossing a cavity . 305.5Safety during installation . 305.6Durability . 305.7Dangerous substances. 306Description and designation . 317Marking . 328Evaluation of conformity . 338.1General . 338.2Initial type tests . 338.3Factory production control . 348.3.1General . 348.3.2Testing and measuring equipment . 358.3.3Production equipment . 358.3.4Raw materials . 358.3.5Production process . 358.3.6Finished product testing . 358.3.7Statistical techniques . 358.3.8Marking and stock control of products . 358.3.9Traceability . 358.3.10Nonconforming products . 358.4Sampling for initial type testing and independent testing of consignments . 36Annex A (normative)
Materials and protective coatings . 37Annex B (informative)
Guidance on FPC frequencies . 42Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU Construction Products Directive . 44kSIST FprEN 845-1:2012



FprEN 845-1:2012 (E) 3 Bibliography . 57 kSIST FprEN 845-1:2012



FprEN 845-1:2012 (E) 4 Foreword This document (FprEN 845-1:2012) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 125 “Masonry”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI. This document is currently submitted to the Unique Acceptance Procedure. This document will supersede EN 845-1:2003+A1:2008. This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association and supports the essential requirements of the EU Construction Products Directive (89/106/EEC). For relationship with EU Directives, see informative Annex ZA which is an integral part of this standard. This part has been modified to take into account comments made in the five-year review on the 2003 version. A change has been made in the permission to use historic test data when arriving at declared values; a limited permission is also given for the use of calculation methods in certain cases. In view of their widespread use, austinitic ferritic stainless steels have been added to the materials that may be used. EN 845, Specification for ancillary components for masonry, consists of the following parts:
 Part 1: Wall ties, tension straps, hangers and brackets;  Part 2: Lintels;  Part 3: Bed joint reinforcement of steel meshwork. kSIST FprEN 845-1:2012



FprEN 845-1:2012 (E) 5 1 Scope This European Standard specifies requirements for wall ties, tension straps, hangers and brackets for interconnecting masonry and for connecting masonry to other parts of works and buildings including walls, floors, beams, and columns. Where anchors or fasteners are supplied or specified as part of an ancillary component, the requirements including performance requirements apply to the complete product. This European Standard is not applicable to: a) anchors and fasteners other than as part of an ancillary component; b) shelf angles; c) wall starter plates for tying into existing walls; d) products formed from materials other than: 1) austenitic stainless steel (molybdenum chrome nickel alloys or chrome nickel alloys); 2) austenitic ferritic stainless steel 3) ferritic stainless steel; 4) copper; 5) phosphor bronze; 6) aluminium bronze; 7) zinc-coated-steel with or without organic coating; 8) polypropylene; 9) polyamide (for expansion plugs only). NOTE The resistance to fire performance of the products included herein cannot be assessed separately from the masonry element of which they are part and is therefore not covered under the scope of this part of this European Standard. 2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 771 (all parts), Specification for masonry units EN 846-2, Methods of test for ancillary components for masonry  Part 2: Determination of bond strength of prefabricated bed joint reinforcement in mortar joints EN 846-3, Methods of test for ancillary components for masonry  Part 3: Determination of shear load capacity of welds in prefabricated bed joint reinforcement EN 846-4, Methods of test for ancillary components for masonry — Part 4: Determination of load capacity and load-deflection characteristics of straps kSIST FprEN 845-1:2012



FprEN 845-1:2012 (E) 6 EN 846-5, Methods of test for ancillary components for masonry — Part 5: Determination of tensile and compressive load capacity and load displacement characteristics of wall ties (couplet test) EN 846-6, Methods of test for ancillary components for masonry — Part 6: Determination of tensile and compressive load capacity and load displacement characteristics of wall ties (single end test) EN 846-7, Methods of test for ancillary components for masonry — Part 7: Determination of shear load capacity and load displacement characteristics of shear ties and slip ties (couplet test for mortar joint connections) EN 846-8, Methods of test for ancillary components for masonry — Part 8: Determination of load capacity and load-deflection characteristics of joist hangers EN 846-9, Methods of test for ancillary components for masonry — Part 9: Determination of flexural resistance and shear resistance of lintels EN 846-10, Methods of test for ancillary components for masonry — Part 10: Determination of load capacity and load-deflection characteristics of brackets EN 846-11, Methods of test for ancillary components for masonry — Part 11: Determination of dimensions and bow of lintels
EN 846-13:2001, Methods of test for ancillary components for masonry — Part 13: Determination of resistance to impact, abrasion and corrosion of organic coatings EN 846-14, Methods of test for ancillary components for masonry — Part 14: Determination of the initial shear strength between the prefabricated part of a composite lintel and the masonry above it EN 998-2, Specification for mortar for masonry — Part 2: Masonry mortar EN 10020, Definitions and classification of grades of steel EN 10029, Hot-rolled steel plates 3 mm thick or above — Tolerances on dimensions and shape EN 10088 (all parts), Stainless steels EN 10143, Continuously hot-dip coated steel sheet and strip — Tolerances on dimensions and shape EN 10244 (all parts), Steel wire and wire products — Non-ferrous metallic coatings on steel wire EN 10245-1, Steel wire and wire products — Organic coatings on steel wire — Part 1: General rules EN 10245-2, Steel wire and wire products — Organic coatings on steel wire — Part 2: PVC finished wire EN 10245-3, Steel wire and wire products — Organic coatings on steel wire — Part 3: PE coated wire EN 10346, Continuously hot-dip coated steel flat products — Technical delivery conditions EN ISO 75 (all parts), Plastics — Determination of temperature of deflection under load EN ISO 178, Plastics — Determination of flexural properties (ISO 178) EN ISO 180:2000, Plastics — Determination of Izod impact strength (ISO 180:2000) EN ISO 306, Plastics — Thermoplastic materials — Determination of Vicat softening temperature (VST) (ISO 306) EN ISO 527 (all parts), Plastics — Determination of tensile properties kSIST FprEN 845-1:2012



FprEN 845-1:2012 (E) 7 EN ISO 1133 (all parts), Plastics — Determination of the melt mass-flow rate (MFR) and melt volume-flow rate (MVR) of thermoplastics EN ISO 1461, Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles — Specifications and test methods (ISO 1461) EN ISO 1463, Metallic and oxide coatings — Measurement of coating thickness — Microscopical method (ISO 1463) EN ISO 2039-2, Plastics — Determination of hardness — Part 2: Rockwell hardness (ISO 2039-2) ISO 427, Wrought copper-tin alloys — Chemical composition and forms of wrought products ISO 428, Wrought copper-aluminium alloys — Chemical composition and forms of wrought products ISO 431, Copper refinery shapes ISO 1183 (all parts), Plastics — Methods for determining the density of non-cellular plastics 3 Terms, definitions and symbols 3.1 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. NOTE Dimensions and terms relating to wall ties are given in Figure 1. 3.1.1 asymmetrical tie 1) wall tie which is of a different physical design at either end over its embedment depth (or end fixing) and for which the centre section may be symmetrical or asymmetrical in detail Note 1 to entry: Examples are given in Figure 2 a). 2) wall tie which is physically identical at either end over its embedment depth (or end fixing) but which is fixed in a different manner at each end is also defined as asymmetrical for the purposes of the test procedure Note 2 to entry: Examples are given in Figure 2 b). 3.1.2 bracket device attached to structural elements, comprising an individual support for two adjacent masonry units, which form part of a masonry wall Note 1 to entry: Examples are given in Figure 3. 3.1.3 cavity wall tie device for connecting a masonry leaf across a cavity to another masonry leaf or to a structural frame to resist tension and compression forces while allowing limited differential movement in the plane of the wall Note 1 to entry: Examples are given in Figures 2 and 4. Note 2 to entry: Wall ties are further sub classified as asymmetrical or symmetrical and as horizontal, slope-tolerant or movement-tolerant. Examples are given in Figures 2, 4 and 5 respectively. kSIST FprEN 845-1:2012



FprEN 845-1:2012 (E) 8 3.1.4 cavity width distance between the cavity faces of the masonry leaves of a cavity wall, measured perpendicular to the plane of the wall 3.1.5 declared value value for a product property, determined in accordance with this standard, that a manufacturer is confident of achieving bearing in mind the variability of the manufacturing process 3.1.6 minimum embedment length minimum length to achieve the declared value of a wall tie, or hanger designed to be embedded in mortar
Note 1 to entry: The specification for the length to be built into the wall should be greater than the minimum used by the manufacturer for the declaration, so as to allow for tolerances in positioning on site (see Figure 1). 3.1.7 fixing device (e.g. a nail, screw, screw/plug, anchor or bolt) used to connect ancillary components to masonry or to supporting structures to resist tension and shear forces 3.1.8 horizontal wall tie cavity wall tie which is designed to be installed approximately horizontally and in the plane of the mortar joint across a cavity Note 1 to entry: Examples are given in Figures 2 and 4. 3.1.9 joist hanger (face fixing type) device for supporting a joist, beam, truss or rafter on a masonry wall via fixing bolts or screws Note 1 to entry: Examples are given in Figure 6. 3.1.10 joist hanger (joint fixing type) device for supporting a joist, beam, truss or rafter on a masonry wall by direct loading via a flange which is embedded in a mortar joint Note 1 to entry: Examples are given in Figure 7. 3.1.11 load capacity1) individual value of the failure load, or load at an extreme displacement, given in the appropriate test method, whichever is the lesser 3.1.12 tensile/compressive/shear load capacity mean of the load capacities of the number of wall ties tested in tension/compression/shear
1) A convention has been adopted in this standard for terminology relating to the term ‘load capacity’. It is also used in the EN 846 (all parts) test methods which support EN 845. This term without a preceding qualifying adjective as shown in 3.1.11 denotes an individual value of ‘load capacity’, i.e. the result of one measurement on one specimen. Where the term is used with a preceding qualifying adjective e.g. ‘tensile load capacity’ (see 3.1.12) this relates to the mean of the load capacities from a number of specimens tested. kSIST FprEN 845-1:2012



FprEN 845-1:2012 (E) 9 3.1.13 vertical load capacity mean of the load capacities of the number of joist hangers/brackets tested 3.1.14 movement-tolerant cavity wall tie cavity wall tie which is designed to allow large in-plane differential movements of the walls, without generating large shear stresses, by the use of flexible body materials, free-running slot systems, articulated joints or other means Note 1 to entry: Examples are given in Figures 8 and 9. 3.1.15 profile height maximum overall height (distance between the upper and lower surface at right angles to the length and width of the joint) of the embedded portion of a wall tie, strap or hanger
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 1. 3.1.16 shear tie wall tie designed to transmit shear, tension and compression forces between two adjacent sections of masonry or between structural frames and masonry Note 1 to entry: Shear ties are sub-classified as symmetrical or asymmetrical. (Examples are given in Figure 10.) 3.1.17 slip tie (general purpose) wall tie designed to transmit only shear forces between two adjacent sections of masonry or between masonry and structural frames while allowing in-plane movement Note 1 to entry: Examples are given in Figure 11. 3.1.18 slope-tolerant tie cavity wall tie designed to function satisfactorily with a significant slope from the horizontal Note 1 to entry: Examples are given in Figure 5. 3.1.19 slot tie wall tie whose end fixing (at one end) is by means of engaging a re-entrant key (e.g. dovetail) into a slot either embedded in a concrete wall or surface fixed to concrete, steel or masonry walls or frame elements and which is free to slide in the slot either only during installation (for adjustment purposes) or both during installation and while in service (to allow differential movement) Note 1 to entry: Examples are given in Figure 9. 3.1.20 symmetrical tie wall tie which is physically identical at each end over its embedment length (or end fixing) and which is fixed in an identical manner at each end Note 1 to entry: The centre section may be symmetrical or asymmetrical in detail.
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FprEN 845-1:2012 (E) 10 3.1.21 tension strap device for connecting masonry walls to other adjacent components such as floors and roofs and which resists tension forces Note 1 to entry: Examples are given in Figure 12. 3.1.22 wall tie device capable of transferring loads between masonry leaves or between masonry and other structures, in order to limit their relative movement in purely one or more planes, as required Note 1 to entry: Examples are given in Figures 1, 2, 4, 8, and 10. 3.2 Symbols L the overall perpendicular length of a bracket from the fixing surface to the extremity of the support flange, in mm. NOTE Examples are given in Figure 3. 39367101112458 Key
1
profile height 2
mortar joint thickness 3
units forming outer leaf 4
embedment length 5
cavity width 6
drip 7
insulation retaining clip 8
insulation width 9
insulation 10
inner leaf material, e.g. timber 11
diameter of wire or thickness of plate
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FprEN 845-1:2012 (E) 11 123546 NOTE For reasons of clarity, thermal insulation is not shown. Key 1 bedded in mortar (far end)
2 screw fixing 3 resin anchor fixing 4 screwed to timber frame 5 nailed to timber frame
6 thin layer mortar (near end) a) Examples of asymmetrical wall ties 21 NOTE For reasons of clarity, thermal insulation is not shown. Key 1 deformed plate tie in masonry mortar (near end) and thin joint mortar (far end) 2 helical tie in masonry mortar (near end) and screwed into block (far end) b) Examples of symmetrical wall ties used asymmetrically Figure 2— Examples of wall ties kSIST FprEN 845-1:2012



FprEN 845-1:2012 (E) 12 .LLLLa)b)c)d) Key a) ribbed-plate adjuster type (and packing shim) c) toothed support and angled slot adjuster type b) screwed adjuster type (and packing shim) d) light duty cam washer adjuster type Figure 3 — Examples of brackets kSIST FprEN 845-1:2012



FprEN 845-1:2012 (E) 13 1123444 NOTE For reasons of clarity, thermal insulation is not shown. Key 1
thin plate types 3
thick plate types 2
helical (spiral) types 4
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FprEN 845-1:2012 (E) 14 321 NOTE For reasons of clarity, thermal insulation is not shown. Key 1 installed with favourable slope 2 installed level 3 installed with unfavourable slope Figure 5 — Examples of slope-tolerant cavity wall ties
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FprEN 845-1:2012 (E) 15 L Key L Clear length of joist hanger flange Figure 6 — Example of joist hangers (face-fixing type)
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Figure 7 — Example of joist hanger (joint fixing type)
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FprEN 845-1:2012 (E) 17 12 NOTE For reasons of clarity, thermal insulation is not shown. Key 1 universal-jointed type 2 sliding tee-in-slot type a) Examples of movement-tolerant cavity wall ties 1 Key 1 Rod with eye which can slide up or down b) Example of movement-tolerant cavity wall tie having rod and eye that can be fixed to inner leaf of the wall Figure 8  Examples of movement-tolerant cavity wall ties
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FprEN 845-1:2012 (E) 18 1234 NOTE For reasons of clarity, thermal insulation is not shown. Key 1 face-mounted key slot 2 sliding tee-in-slot type 3 key slot 4 dovetail slot Figure 9 — Examples of slot ties
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FprEN 845-1:2012 (E) 19 21 NOTE For reasons of clarity, thermal insulation is not shown. Key 1 symmetrical split-ended anchor type 2 asymmetrical tee type Figure 10 — Examples of shear ties
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FprEN 845-1:2012 (E) 20 132 Key 1
asymmetrical fixing/slip-case type 3
asymmetrical split-ended/slip-case type 2
symmetrical slip-case type
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FprEN 845-1:2012 (E) 21 1 NOTE For reasons of clarity, thermal insulation is not shown. Key 1 cranked end strap used horizontally to tie floor to wall a) Example of horizontal tension strap Figure 12 — Examples of tension straps (continued) kSIST FprEN 845-1:2012



FprEN 845-1:2012 (E) 22 1 Key 1 cranked end strap used vertically to hold roof down b) Example of holding down tension strap (wall plate) Figure 12 — Examples of tension straps (continued) kSIST FprEN 845-1:2012



FprEN 845-1:2012 (E) 23 1 Key 1 roof hold -down to wall strap c) Example of holding down tension strap (truss) Figure 12 — Examples of tension straps (concluded) 4 Materials 4.1 General Materials for the manufacture of components covered by this standard shall be selected from Annex A and the material/coating reference shall be declared. The materials within a product, including those for any fixings, shall be compatible and stainless steel shall not be in contact with other types of steel. The combinations of masonry units, mortars and fixings (where appropriate), for which the relevant declared values of product performance characteristics are valid, shall be declared. 4.2 Fixings and materials not supplied by the manufacturer Unless otherwise chosen by the manufacturer, the products shall be tested using masonry units conforming to EN 771 (all parts) with a normalised compressive strength of not greater than 5 N/mm2 and general purpose mortar conforming to EN 998-2 with a compressive strength not greater than 1,5 N/mm2. Where the fixings are not supplied as part of the product, fixings in accordance with a European Standard or European Technical Approval shall be specified. The materials for such fixings shall be compatible with that of the component. kSIST FprEN 845-1:2012



FprEN 845-1:2012 (E) 24 5 Requirements
5.1 General The requirements and properties specified in this standard shall be defined in terms of the test methods and procedures referred to in this European Standard. NOTE The conformity criteria given in 5.2 to 5.6 inclusive relate to initial type tests (see 8.2) and when relevant consignment testing (see 8.4). For production evaluation, conformity criteria in the factory production control documentation shall be defined. 5.2 Dimensions and limit deviations 5.2.1 Method of measurement and accuracy
Dimensions shall be measured using a calibrated device capable of achieving an error limit of ± 1 %. 5.2.2 Length, applicable cavity width, embedment and fixings (number, size and location) 5.2.2.1 Wall ties The minimum embedment length of wall ties shall be 30 mm. Ties should be so designed that there will be 20 mm minimum of mortar beyond the tie in its plane, to prevent compression forces pushing the tie through the wall. The overall length of wall ties shall be declared. When sampled in accordance with Clause 8 and measured, the overall length of wall ties shall be within ± 2,5 % of the declared value. For cavity wall ties, the range of cavity widths over which the declared values of product performance characteristics are valid shall be declared. For each end of a wall tie, as appropriate, the minimum embedment length forming the basis for the declared load capacity, or details and instructions for fixing shall be declared.
The requirements of this standard may be applied to some component parts of more complex tying systems. 5.2.2.2 Tension straps The overall dimensions of each length of a strap together with det
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