Product Standards

The EN Eurocodes provide design rules for structures considering a variety of materials. Within the CEN system, a number of standards covering the specifications, required physical and mechanical properties, test methods and classification for such materials have been developed. The materials characteristics are used in EN Eurocodes to determine factors and values for consistent use in design of products.

CEN/TC250 has established liaisons with other CEN/TCs which are drafting provisions for products intended for permanent incorporation into construction works. Product standards determine technical specifications, performance classes, testing methods, as well as requirements for factory production and quality control. The aim is to align these provisions with the EN Eurocodes to what concerns actions and structural design, for reasons of safety and consistency.

Standards for iron and steel, in particular, are developed by the European Committee for Iron and Steel Standardization (ECISS) and then submitted for the formal approval of the CEN National Members. ECISS is an Associated Body of CEN since 1986.

The following table gives a list, not exhaustive, of Product Standards related to the EN Eurocodes.

Product Standards related to EN Eurocodes
EN 206	Concrete: Specification, performance, production and conformity
EN 10080	Steel for the reinforcement of concrete
EN 10138	Prestressing steels
EN 10155	Structural steels with improved atmospheric corrosion resistance
EN 338	Structural timber – Strength classes
EN 313	Plywood – Classification and terminology
EN 12369	Wood-based panels – Characteristic values for structural design
EN 14545	Timber structures – Connectors – Requirements
EN 14592	Timber structures – Fasteners – Requirements
EN 622	Fibreboards – Specifications
EN 636	Plywood – Specifications
EN 771	Specifications for masonry units
EN 845	Specification for ancillary components for masonry
EN 998	Specification for mortar for masonry
EN 754	Aluminium and aluminium alloys – Cold drawn rod/bar and tube
EN 755	Aluminium and aluminium alloys – Extruded rod/bar, tube and profiles
EN 1592	Aluminium and aluminium alloys – HF seam welded tubes
EN 515	Aluminium and aluminium alloys – Wrought products – Temper designations
EN 1337	Structural bearings
EN 12811	Temporary works equipment
EN 12812	Falsework. Performance requirements and general design
EN 13001	Crane safety
EN 1317	Road restraint systems

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