Fire resistance tests for loadbearing elements - Part 1: Walls
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This European Standard specifies a method of testing the fire resistance of loadbearing walls. It is applicable to both internal and external walls. The fire resistance of external walls can be determined under internal or external exposure conditions. The fire resistance performance of loadbearing walls is normally evaluated without perforations such as doors, glazing or fire resistant ducts. If it can be demonstrated that the design of the opening is such that load is not transmitted to the perforation, then the perforation need not to be tested in the loaded condition. If perforations are to be included, the effects of these will need to be separately established. This test method is not applicable to non-separating loadbearing walls which, in short widths, can be tested as columns to EN 1365-4. This European Standard is used in conjunction with EN 1363-1.
| Descriptors | Building component test, Building interior, Buildings, Classification systems, Components, Conditioning, Conditions, Construction, Definitions, Exterior walls, Fire resistance, Fire safety, Fire tests, Fire-resistant time, Interior walls, Internal, Loadbearing, Loadbearing walls, Part of buildings, Partitions, Rooms, Scarfing, Specification (approval), Structural fire protection, Supporting structures, Surface spread of flame, Test specimens, Testing, Testing conditions, Thermal insulation, Tightness, Time of flame influence, Walls, Impermeability, Freedom from holes, Density, Requirements |
| ICS Codes | 13.220.50 - Fire-resistance of building materials and elements 91.060.10 - Walls. Partitions. Façades |
| Language(s) | English |
| File Size | 870.4 KB |
