EN 14073-3 : 2004
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OFFICE FURNITURE - STORAGE FURNITURE - PART 3: TEST METHODS FOR THE DETERMINATION OF STABILITY AND STRENGTH OF THE STRUCTURE
08-18-2004
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 General test conditions
3.1 Preliminary preparation
3.2 Test equipment
3.3 Tolerances
3.4 Sequence of testing
4 Test apparatus
4.1 Floor surface
4.2 Wall surface
4.3 Stops
4.4 Masses
4.5 Impact plates
4.6 Loading pad
5 Test methods
5.1 Determination of loading on storage parts
5.2 Strength of unit
5.3 Shelves
5.3.1 Pull out of shelves
5.3.2 Strength of shelf supports
5.4 Strength of top surfaces
5.5 Stability of free standing units
5.5.1 Stability of the unloaded unit
5.5.2 Stability of the loaded unit
5.6 Screen and wall hanging units
5.6.1 General
5.6.2 Dislodgment of screen and wall hanging cabinets
and shelves
5.6.3 Tests on moving parts, shelf supports and top
surfaces
5.6.4 Strength of screen and wall attachment devices
5.7 Floor standing unit attached to the building
6 Test report
Annex A (informative) A-deviations
Bibliography
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