Precast Concrete Products - Beam-and-Block Floor Systems - Part 5: Lightweight Blocks for Simple Formwork
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DIN EN 15037-5 is a European standard that specifically addresses the requirements and performance criteria for lightweight blocks used as formwork in the construction of beam-and-block floor systems. These blocks are specifically used in conjunction with precast concrete beams, with or without cast-in-situ concrete.
However, it should be noted that this standard does not cover blocks made from polystyrene, either with or without tongues, or blocks that combine different materials with polystyrene contributing to more than 50% of the mechanical resistance of the block. These types of blocks have their own separate standard, namely EN 15037-4.
In order to provide further clarity and guidance, Annex B of EN 15037-1:2008 offers examples of different typologies of floor systems that can be constructed using the beam-and-block method.
| Descriptors | Blocks, Breaking load, Bulk density, CE marking, Ceilings, Components, Composite materials, Compressive strength, Concrete blocks, Concretes, Conformity, Construction, Construction materials, Constructional products, Cross joints, Definitions, Dimensions, Formwork, Girder floor, In-situ concrete, Intermediate building components, Lightweight concrete, Marking, Materials, Materials specification, Normal concrete, Performance requirements, Plastics, Precast concrete parts, Quality, Reinforced concrete, Reinforced concrete floors, Ribbed slab floors, Specification (approval), Supports, Surveillance (approval), Testing, Tolerances (measurement), Woodbased sheet materials, Pads, Blankets, Floors |
| ICS Codes | 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products |
| Language(s) | English |
| File Size | 788.5 KB |
