CEN/TC 112/WG 1 - Particle boards

This European Standard applies to Oriented Strand Boards (OSB). It defines terms, establishes a
classification and specifies requirements.
The values listed in this European Standard relate to product properties but they are not characteristic values to be used in design calculations.
NOTE   Test methods for determination of mechanical properties for structural purposes are given in EN 789.
Determination of characteristic values of mechanical properties and density for structural purposes is given in EN 1058. Design characteristic values for OSB are given in EN 12369-1.
Information on supplementary properties is given in Annex C.

This document gives a definition and a classification for particleboards.

This European Standard specifies a method of test for evaluating the bond quality of particleboards, intended for use in humid conditions according to option 2 of prEN 312-5 and prEN 312-7.

This European standard specifies a method for determining the resistance to tension perpendicular to the plane of the board ("internal bond") of particleboards, fibreboards, and cement-bonded particleboards.

This European Standard gives definitions, a classification and specifies the requirements for Oriented Strand Boards (OSB). The values listed in this standard relate to product properties but they are not characteristic values to be used in design calculations. Note: Test methods for the determination of mechanical properties for structural purposes are given in EN 789. Determinationof characteristic values of mechanical properties and density for structural purposes is given in EN 1058. Information on supplementary properties is given in annex C.

This European Standard gives a definition and a classification for particleboards

This European Standard specifies the requirements for load-bearing boards for use in humid conditions. Note: These boards are intended for use in design and construction of load-bearing or stiffening building elements, e.g. walls, flooring, roofing or I-beams (see ENV 1995-1-1 and/or performance standards). The values listed in this standard relate to product properties but they are not characteristic values to be used in design calculations. Additional information on supplementary properties for certain applications is also given. Particleboards in accordance with this standard may be referred to as P5-boards.

This European Standard specifies the requirements for heavy duty load-bearing boards for use in humid conditions. Note: These boards are intended for use in design and construction of load-bearing or stiffening building elements, e.g. walls, flooring, roofing and I-beams (see ENV 1995-1-1 and/or performance standards). The values listed in this standard relate to product properties but they are not characteristic values to be used in design calculation. Additional information on supplementary properties for certain applications is also given. Particleboards in accordance with this standard may be referred to as P7-boards.

This European Standard specifies the requirements for heavy duty load-bearing boards for use in dry conditions. NOTE: These boards have enhanced properties with those specified in EN 312-4. They may also be used in design and construction of load-bearing or stiffening building elements, e.g. walls, flooring, roofing and I-beams (see EN V 1995-1-1 and/or performance standards).

This European standard specifies the requirements for load-bearing boards for use in dry conditions. NOTE: These boards are intended for use in design and construction of load-bearing or stiffening building elements, e.g. walls, flooring, roofing, and I-beams (see EN V 1995-1-1 and/or performance standards).

This European Standard specifies the requirements for some properties, which are common for all types of uncoated particleboards according to EN 312 parts 2 to 7.

This European Standard specifies the requirements for general purpose boards foruse in dry contitions. Additional information on supplementary properties for certain applications is also given. Particleboards in accordance with this standard may be referred to as P2-boards. This standard does not give requirements for Oriented Strand Boards (OSB); these are set out in EN 300. This standard does not apply to extruded particleboards.

This European Standard specifies the requirements for boards for interior fitments (including furniture) for use in dry conditions. Additional information on supplementary properties for certain applications is also given. Particleboards in accordance with this standard may be referred to as P3-boards. This standard does not give requirements for Oriented Strand Boards (OSB); these are set out in EN 300. This standard does not apply to extruded particleboards.

This European Standard specifies a method of assessing the surface soundness of uncoated particleboards.