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BS EN 12859:2011

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Gypsum blocks. Definitions, requirements and test methods
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

04-30-2011

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms, definitions and symbols
4 Requirements
5 Test methods
6 Evaluation of conformity
7 Designation of gypsum blocks
8 Marking, labelling and packaging
Annex A (normative) - Sampling for independent acceptance
        testing carried out by a third party
Annex B (informative) - Surface hardness
Annex ZA (informative) - Clauses of this European Standard
         addressing the provisions of the EU Construction
         Products Directive
Bibliography

Describes the characteristics and performance of gypsum blocks with smooth faces for which the main intended uses are construction of non-load bearing partitions or independent wall linings and the fire protection of columns, lift shafts, etc.

This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of gypsum blocks with smooth faces for which the main intended uses are construction of non-load bearing partitions or independent wall linings and the fire protection of columns, lift shafts, shafts for services, etc. Gypsum blocks are not used to build ceilings.

It covers the following performance characteristics related to the essential requirements:

  • reaction to fire;

  • resistance to fire;

  • direct airborne sound insulation;

  • release of dangerous substances;

to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods, as well as:

  • thermal resistance

to be calculated from the thermal conductivity values given in 4.3.2.

It describes the reference tests for technical specifications.

This European Standard covers also additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the product by the construction industry:

  • convenience classes for density;

  • convenience classes for pH.

It provides for the evaluation of conformity of the product to this European Standard.

This European Standard does not cover gypsum blocks of thickness less than 50 mm or gypsum storey height units.

Committee
B/544
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 97/104668 DC. (09/2002) Supersedes 10/30218654 DC. (04/2011)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
40
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
DIN EN 12859:2011-05 Identical
NEN EN 12859 : 2011 Identical
UNE-EN 12859:2012 Identical
NF EN 12859 : 2011 Identical
NBN EN 12859 : 2011 Identical
SN EN 12859 : 2011 Identical
EN 12859:2011 Identical
UNI EN 12859 : 2011 Identical
NS EN 12859 : 2011 Identical
I.S. EN 12859:2011 Identical

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EN ISO 10456:2007/AC:2009 BUILDING MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS - HYGROTHERMAL PROPERTIES - TABULATED DESIGN VALUES AND PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING DECLARED AND DESIGN THERMAL VALUES
89/106/EEC : 1988 COUNCIL DIRECTIVE OF 21 DECEMBER 1988 ON THE APPROXIMATION OF LAWS, REGULATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS OF THE MEMBER STATES RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS
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