BRITISH STANDARD BS EN

15037-4:2010
+A1:2013

Precast concrete
products — Beam-and-
block floor systems
Part 4: Expanded polystyrene blocks

ICS 91.100.30

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National foreword

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NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM May 2013

ICS 91.100.30 Supersedes EN 15037-4:2010

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Precast concrete products - Beam-and-block floor systems -

Part 4: Expanded polystyrene blocks

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This European Standard was approved by CEN on 1 November 2009 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 14 March 2013.

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Contents Page
The numbering of clauses is strictly related to EN 13369:2004, Common rules for precast concrete products,
at least for the first three digits. When a clause of EN 13369:2004 is not relevant or included in a more general
reference of this standard, its number is omitted and this can result in a gap on numbering.
Foreword ..............................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................5
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................6
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................6
3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................6
4 Requirements .........................................................................................................................................8
4.1 Material requirements ...........................................................................................................................8
4.2 Production requirements ......................................................................................................................8
4.3 Finished product requirements ............................................................................................................8
5 Test methods....................................................................................................................................... 13
5.1 Measuring of dimensions .................................................................................................................. 13
5.2 Mechanical strength ........................................................................................................................... 17
5.3 Compressive resistance test ............................................................................................................. 25
5.4 Thermal conductivity .......................................................................................................................... 25
5.5 Thermal resistance of the floor system ............................................................................................ 25
6 Evaluation of conformity .................................................................................................................... 25
6.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 25
6.2 Initial type tests ................................................................................................................................... 25
6.3 Factory production control ................................................................................................................ 26
7 Marking ................................................................................................................................................ 26
8 Technical documentation .................................................................................................................. 26
Annex A (normative) Sampling for initial type testing and for independent testing of
consignments...................................................................................................................................... 27
A.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 27
A.2 Sampling procedure ........................................................................................................................... 27
Annex B (normative) Factory production control ......................................................................................... 29
Annex C (normative) Gravity loading tests ................................................................................................... 31
C.1 Test rig ................................................................................................................................................. 31
C.2 Procedure ............................................................................................................................................ 37
C.3 Test report ........................................................................................................................................... 37
Annex D (normative) Calibration of concentrated loads testing machine ................................................. 39
D.1 Sample ................................................................................................................................................. 39
D.2 Procedure ............................................................................................................................................ 39
D.3 Validity ................................................................................................................................................. 40
Annex E (normative) Compliance criteria for resistance to concentrated loads ...................................... 41
Annex F (informative) Calculation assumptions for calculating the thermal resistance of floors .......... 42
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU
Construction Products Directive ....................................................................................................... 45
ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics .................................................................................................. 45
ZA.2 Procedure for attestation of conformity of EPS blocks for beam-and-block floor systems....... 46
ZA.3 CE marking and labelling ................................................................................................................... 51
Bibliography ..................................................................................................................................................... 55
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Foreword
This document (EN 15037-4:2010+A1:2013) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 229
“Precast concrete products”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR, and was examined by and agreed
with a joint working party appointed by the Liaison Group CEN/TC 229-TC 250, particularly for its compatibility
with structural Eurocodes.

This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by November 2013, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by November 2013.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

This document includes Amendment 1, approved by CEN on 2013-03-14.

This document supersedes EN 15037-4:2010.

The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags !".

This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).

For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.

EN 15037, Precast concrete products ― Beam-and-block floor systems, consists of five parts:

 Part 1: Beams

 Part 2: Concrete blocks

 Part 3: Clay blocks

 Part 4: Expanded polystyrene blocks

 Part 5: Lightweight blocks for simple formwork 1)

For common aspects of concrete products, reference is made to EN 13369, from which also the relevant
requirements of the EN 206-1 are taken.

The references to EN 13369 by CEN/TC 229 product standards are intended to make them homogeneous
and to avoid repetitions of similar requirements.

Eurocodes are taken as a common reference for design aspects. The installation of some structural precast
concrete products is dealt with by ENV 13670-1. In all countries it may be accompanied by alternatives for
national application and it should not be treated as a European Standard.

The program of standards for structural precast concrete products comprises the following European
Standards, in some cases consisting of several parts:

EN 1168, Precast concrete products — Hollow core slabs

1) To be developed.
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EN 12794, Precast concrete products — Foundation piles

EN 12843, Precast concrete products — Masts and poles

EN 13224, Precast concrete products — Ribbed floor elements

EN 13225, Precast concrete products — Linear structural elements

EN 13693, Precast concrete products — Special roof elements

EN 13747, Precast concrete products — Floor plates for floor systems

EN 13978, Precast concrete products — Precast concrete garages

EN 14843, Precast concrete products — Stairs

EN 14844, Precast concrete products — Box culverts

EN 14991, Precast concrete products — Foundation elements

EN 14992, Precast concrete products — Wall elements

EN 15037, Precast concrete products — Beam-and-block floor systems

EN 15050, Precast concrete products — Bridge elements

EN 15258, Precast concrete products — Retaining wall elements

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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Introduction
The evaluation of conformity refers to the completed precast elements which are supplied to the market and
covers all the production operations carried out in the factory.

For design rules reference is made to EN 1992-1-1. Additional complementary rules are provided where
necessary.

NOTE This European Standard is applied in Europe under different climatic and geographical conditions, different
levels of protection and under different, well-established, regional traditions and experience. Classes for EPS blocks have
been introduced to cover these situations. Where such general solutions were not possible, the relevant clauses contain
permission for the application of national standards or provisions valid in the place of use of the EPS Blocks (see 4.3.3).
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1 Scope
This European Standard deals with the requirements and the basic performance criteria for blocks made in
expanded polystyrene (EPS), used in conjunction with precast concrete beams in compliance with
EN 15037-1, with or without cast-in-situ concrete for the construction of beam-and-block floor systems.

EPS block may be totally made in EPS or combined with different materials such as plaster or wood wool.

If EPS is combined with other materials, these materials should not contribute to more than 50 % of the
mechanical resistance of the block. If not, the block is covered by EN 15037-5, Precast concrete products ―
Beam-and-block floor systems ― Part 5: Lightweight blocks for simple formwork.

Examples of typology of floor systems are given in Annex B of EN 15037-1:2008.

2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.

EN 826, Thermal insulating products for building applications — Determination of compression behaviour

EN 1365-2, Fire resistance tests for loadbearing elements — Part 2: Floors and roofs

EN 12390-4:2000, Testing hardened concrete — Part 4: Compressive strength — Specification for testing
machines

EN 12667, Thermal performance of building materials and products — Determination of thermal resistance by
means of guarded hot plate and heat flow meter methods — Products of high and medium thermal resistance

EN 13163:2008, Thermal insulation products for buildings — Factory made products of expanded polystyrene
(EPS) — Specification

EN 13369:2004, Common rules for precast concrete products

EN 15037-1:2008, Precast concrete products — Beam-and-block floor systems — Part 1: Beams

EN 13501-1, Fire classification of construction products and buildings elements — Part 1: Classification using
test data from reaction to fire tests

EN ISO 10211, Thermal bridges in building construction — Heat flows and surface temperatures — Detailed
calculations (ISO 10211:2007)

!EN ISO 11925-2, Reaction to fire tests — Ignitability of products subjected to direct impingement of flame
— Part 2: Single-flame source test (ISO 11925-2)"

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.

3.1
EPS block type R1
block with no mechanical function in the final floor system

NOTE Its only mechanical function is that of formwork during the construction of the floor system.
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Figure 1 — Examples of EPS blocks type R1

3.2
EPS block type R2
block that contributes to the mechanical function of the final floor in conjunction with a timber deck or screed

NOTE EPS blocks type R2 are generally used with self-bearing beams.

Figure 2 — Examples of EPS blocks type R2

3.3
cut block
EPS block formed by cutting from EPS block

3.4
moulded block
EPS block formed by moulding

3.5
family
group of products for which the test results for one or more characteristics from any one product within the
family are valid for all other products within the family

3.6
batch
quantity of EPS blocks defined by:

 a same reference of raw material;

 similar parameters and conditions of expansion;

 similar parameters and conditions of moulding;

3
 an expanded volume which does not exceed 1 000 m
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4 Requirements

4.1 Material requirements

The material EPS used shall comply the relevant requirements defined in EN 13163.

If other materials are used in combination with EPS, there suitability shall be established.

The establishment of suitability may result from a European Standard which refers specifically to the use of
this material in building products; in absence of a European Standard it may also result, under the same
conditions, from an ISO standard.

Where this material is not covered by a European or International Standard, or if it deviates from the
requirements of these standards, the establishment of suitability may result from:

 the relevant national standards or provisions valid in the place of use of the product which refer
specifically to the use of this material in building products; or

 a European Technical Approval specifically for the use of this material in building products.

4.2 Production requirements

Only the materials in accordance with 4.1 shall be used in the production of EPS blocks.

4.3 Finished product requirements

4.3.1 Geometrical properties

NOTE For technical documentation, see Clause 8.

4.3.1.1 Production tolerances

4.3.1.1.1 Dimensional tolerances

The dimensions shall be verified according to 5.1.1.

The tolerances on the dimensions are given in Table 1.

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Key
1 block width l 7 height of the support nib hn
2 block height h 8 rebate width lr
3 height above beam support h1 9 rebate height hr
4 chamfer width lc 10 tongue width lt
5 chamfer height hc 11 tongue thickness ht
6 width of the support nib ln

Figure 3 — Dimensions of the EPS block type R1

Key
1 block top width l 6 width of the support nib ln
1' block bottom width lb 7 height of the support nib hn
2 block height h 9 rebate height hr

Figure 4 — Dimensions of the EPS block type R2

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Table 1 — Dimensional tolerances

Dimensions Tolerance
1 and 1' - width of the block l and lb ± 5 mm
2- height of the block h [– 3 mm ; + 7 mm]
3- height above beam support h1 ± 5 mm
length of the block L ± max. [0,6 % ; 5 mm] ≤ 12 mm
4- width of the chamfer lc ± 10 mm
5- height of the chamfer hc ± 5 mm
6- width of the support nib in upper part ln ± 3 mm
7- height of the support nib hn [– 2 mm ; + 4 mm]
8- width of the rebate lr ± 3 mm
9- height of the rebate hr ± 3 mm
10 - width of the tongue lt ± 5 mm
11 - thickness of the tongue ht [– 3 mm ; + 7 mm]
NOTE Lower tolerances may be declared by the manufacturer.

4.3.1.1.2 Straightness

Straightness shall be verified according to 5.1.2.

The tolerances are:

 ± 1/250 of the block length in the vertical plane;

 ± min. [1/250 of the block length ; 5 mm] in the horizontal plane.

4.3.1.1.3 Warping

Warping shall be verified according to 5.1.3.

The tolerance is ± 1/250 of the block length.

4.3.1.2 Minimum dimensions

The actual width of EPS block rebate shall not be less than 20 mm.

4.3.1.3 Shape of blocks

The following nominal dimensions (see Figures 5, 6 and 8) shall be declared:

 block width l;

 block height h;

 block length L;

 tongue thickness ht.

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4.3.2 Surface characteristics

Blocks shall not have defects which can be detrimental to their mechanical and thermal performances.

For test method see 5.1.4.

4.3.3 Resistance to concentrated loads

The manufacturer shall declare the class and the conditions of installation of the blocks, in accordance with
the tests carried out.

NOTE However, it is permitted to prescribe in national standards or provisions requirements for the application of the
blocks with specific declared classes among those defined in Table 2 and conditions of installation.

The guaranteed value by the manufacturer shall be characteristic resistance to concentrated loads for 5 %
fractile PRk, and shall be recorded in the documentation of the manufacturer for its factory production control
(see 6.3).

For each class, the characteristic resistance to concentrated loads PRk shall not be less than the value given
in Table 2.

When tested in accordance with 5.2.3 and 5.2.4, the results shall be evaluated in accordance with the
statistical procedure described in Table 3. Annex E shall be used for the assessment of conformity.

Table 2 — EPS block classes

Minimum characteristic
resistance to concentrated loads
Type Class Concentrated loads test PRk
(5 % fractile) in kN
Test on individual blocks according
R1 a 1,5
to 5.2.4
Test on restrained blocks according
Type R1 1,5
to 5.2.3
R1 b
And test on individual blocks
1,3
according to 5.2.4
Test on individual blocks according
Type R2 R2 2,0
to 5.2.4

NOTE EPS blocks meeting the requirements of class I a meet in fact the requirements of
class R1 b.

4.3.4 Compressive resistance

EPS blocks class R2 shall meet the following requirements:

The minimum class shall be CS(10)200 (compressive strength ≥ 200 kPa for 10 % of deformation) in
accordance with EN 13163:2008. Compressive resistance shall be measured in accordance with 5.3.

4.3.5 Resistance and reaction to fire

4.3.5.1 Resistance to fire

Where applicable, 4.3.4.1 to 4.3.4.3 of EN 13369:2004 shall apply.

For the verification of fire resistance of the floor system by testing, EN 1365-2 may apply.
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NOTE A calculation method is given in Annex K of EN 15037-1:2008 to determine the fire resistance of the floor
system.

4.3.5.2 Reaction to fire

!The manufacturer shall declare a Euroclass reaction to fire in accordance with EN 13501-1.

NOTE The experience shows that EPS on the market are classified E or F."

4.3.6 Acoustic properties

Acoustic properties depend on the finished floor system (type of blocks, applied elements in upper and/or
lower face of the floor, etc.).

Where relevant, 4.3.5 of EN 13369:2004 should be applied.

NOTE For design purposes, and in the absence of measurement results, the method given in Annex L of
EN 15037-1:2008 may be used (airborne and impact sound insulation).

4.3.7 Thermal properties

The λ90,90 value (thermal conductivity) and the R value (thermal resistance) and the U value (thermal
transmittance) of the specified floor shall be declared.

The thermal conductivity (λ90,90) shall be measured in accordance with !5.5".

For the calculation of the thermal resistance of the floor (R value / U value), the non rounded λ value may be
used. A method is given in !5.6". Another method may be used, provided that the results are equivalent.

NOTE The calculation assumptions for thermal resistance of floor which are given in Annex F should be used.

4.3.8 Durability

The durability of blocks shall be consistent with the durability of beams used for the construction of the floor
system.

4.3.9 Dangerous substances

National regulations on dangerous substances may require verification and declaration on release, and
sometimes content, when construction products covered by this standard are placed on those markets.

In the absence of European harmonized test methods, verification and declaration on release/content should
be done taking into account national provisions in the place of use.

NOTE An informative database covering European and national provisions on dangerous substances is available at the
Construction web site on EUROPA accessed through: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/construction/cpd-ds/"
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5 Test methods

5.1 Measuring of dimensions

5.1.1 Block dimensions

5.1.1.1 General

Check the following dimensions to the nearest 1,0 mm.

5.1.1.2 Procedure

a) Block width l

Measure the width of each end section as shown in Figure 5 (the larger width).

Figure 5 — Measurement of the width of the block

Calculate the width for the block as the mean of the two measurement values.

The dimensions shall comply with the requirements of 4.3.1, and the values declared by the manufacturer,
within the tolerances given in 4.3.1.1.1.

NOTE For the blocks type R2, it is necessary to measure the two widths l and lb.

b) Block height h

Measure the height of each end section as shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6 — Measurement of the height of the block

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Calculate the height for the block as the mean of the two measurement values.

The dimensions shall comply with the requirements of 4.3.1, and the values declared by the manufacturer,
within the tolerances given in 4.3.1.1.1.

c) Height above beam support h1

Measure the height above beam support of each end section as shown in Figure 7.

Figure 7 — Measurement of the height above beam support

Calculate the height above beam support for the block as the mean of the two measurement values.

The dimensions shall comply with the requirements of 4.3.1, and the values declared by the manufacturer,
within the tolerances given in 4.3.1.1.1.

d) Block length L

Measure the length of each side as shown in Figure 8.

Figure 8 — Measurement of the length of the block

Calculate the length for the block as the mean of the two measurement values.

The dimensions shall comply with the requirements of 4.3.1, and the values declared by the manufacturer,
within the tolerances given in 4.3.1.1.1.

e) Width lc and height hc of the chamfer

Measure the width and the height of each chamfer in the vicinity of each end section as shown in Figure 9.
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Figure 9 — Measurement of the width and the height of the chamfer

The tolerance defined in 4.3.1.1.1 applies to each measurement result (four measurement results for width,
four measurement results for height).

f) Width ln and height hn of the support nib

Measure the width and the height of each support nib in the vicinity of each end section as shown
in Figure 10.

Figure 10 — Measurement of the width and the height of the support nib

The tolerance defined in 4.3.1.1.1 applies to each measurement result (four measurement results for width,
four measurement results for height).

g) Width lr and height hr of the rebate

Measure the width and height of each rebate in the vicinity of each end section of the block as shown
in Figure 11.
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Figure 11 — Measurement of the width and height of the rebate

The minimum width specified in 4.3.1.2 and the tolerances defined in 4.3.1.1.1 apply to each measurement
result (four measurement results for width, four measurement results for height).

h) Width lt and thickness ht of the tongue

Measure the thickness and the width of each end section as shown in Figure 12.

Figure 12 — Measurement of the thickness and width of the tongue

The tolerance defined in 4.3.1.1.1 applies to each measurement result (two measurement results for width,
two measurement results for height).

5.1.1.3 Test report

All individual measurements of each specimen shall be noted.

5.1.2 Straightness

Measure the straightness of each edge of the rebates to the nearest 0,5 mm over their entire length, in the
two directions specified in Figure 13.

The bow is the maximum distance between the edge and a reference straight line (ruler, stretched wire, etc.).
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Key
1 measurement direction in the horizontal plane
2 measurement direction in the vertical plane

Figure 13 — Measurement of straightness

The tolerance defined in 4.3.1.1.2 applies to each of the four measurement results.

5.1.3 Warping

Measure the warping to the nearest 1 mm. With the block resting on two supports as shown in Figure 17,
ensure that one of the rebates is in contact with the corresponding support over its entire length; the warping
is measured by the maximum deviation between the other rebate and the other support.

5.1.4 Surface characteristics

The surface appearance of blocks shall be inspected visually.

Defective products shall be rejected.

5.2 Mechanical strength

The test methods given in the next paragraphs shall apply to determine the resistance to concentrated loads
of EPS blocks.

5.2.1 Equipment

a) Testing machine

1) at least class 3 testing machine for applying forces according to EN 12390-4:2000;

2) frame sufficiently rigid to withstand the forces applied when loading the test specimen;

3) supports: the two supports representing beams. One support shall be fixed, the other adjustable. If
continuous supports (forms) are mandatory in local regulations, they can be also used;

NOTE The two supports may be covered with abrasive fabric (40 grains) or a system achieving equivalent
roughness. The abrasive fabric covers the effective bearing length and adheres to the supports. It may be cleaned and
replaced regularly, at the discretion of the manufacturer.

4) in addition, for tests on restrained block:

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i) longitudinal block restrained device, which simulates the effect produced by block (n - 1) and
eventually block (n + 1) in the span.

The device is constituted of one or two end blocks from the same batch allowing the restraint of
the test piece to be adapted to the recommended conditions.

The restrained device shall be simply placed in contact with the test piece, on its both sides or
on one of its two sides.

The test frame should be ensured that the restraining devices in the longitudinal direction remain
perfectly parallel with one another and perpendicular to the supports, so as to allow for
deviations from straightness on the end faces of the blocks at first contact (Figure 14);

Nominal dimensions in millimetres

a) Moulded block b) Cut or moulded block

Key
1 test piece

Figure 14 — Longitudinal block restrained device

ii) possibly, lateral block restrained device, if the manufacturer specifies in the technical
documentation that lateral tightening of the beams is necessary:

I) a load of (30 ± 5) N/ml is applied to the moving support by a reliable, manageable and
traceable means;

II) the device can simulate the effect produced by the beams moving laterally closer on contact
with the block;

III) the support spacing is a function of the block width.

b) Loading device

The loading device shall consist of a jack (electric or hydraulic), a rigid loading plate (e.g. wood, steel)
of 100 mm × 300 mm × 25 mm (Figure 15), a ball joint and a load cell.

The use of a loading device including a balls plate (Figure 16) to reduce the effect of horizontal strength is
determined in 5.2.2.
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Dimensions in millimetres

Key
1 position of the ball join

Figure 15 — Rigid loading plate

Dimensions in millimetres

Transversal displacement > 25 mm

a) Balls plate just b) Balls plate under load

before load application

Figure 16 — Example of balls plate

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c) d) Suspension axis

Key
1 connection to the load cell 4 suspension axis
2 hardened surface of the plates 5 washer interdependent with the lower plate
3 ball Ø 8 mm and cage thrust assembly 6 connection of the ball join to the rigid loading plate

Figure 16 (continued) — Example of balls plate

The cage thrust assembly for balls shall have a diameter of minimum 80 mm.

Just before the application of the load, the axis of the load cell shall be lined up with the axis of the ball join.

During the load application, the balls plate shall allow transversal displacements of the rigid loading plate of
minimum 25 mm in any direction.

c) Measuring system

1) load cell: cylindrical shape and flat with a measuring range of 0,5 kN to 5 kN.

It shall allow for class 3 of the testing machine in accordance with EN 12390-4:2000;

2) conditioner: display of minimum resolution 10 000 pixels, analogue output bandwidth ≥ 100 Hz. The
reading of the maximum load is given by a conditioner with digital display of the maximum value
reached;

3) display unit:

i) digital screens or dials allowing display of the load value while complying with the required
accuracy;

ii) a system making it possible to read the maximum load reached at the end of the test, until
resetting;
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iii) screens that can be read from the operator's work station;

4) the smallest verifiable value of each measuring range shall be less than or equal to 20 % of the
maximum value of the measuring range. If the machine is provided with several measuring ranges,
this requirement applies to each of the ranges;

5) the machine's force indication system should not be affected by a possible failure due to bursting of
the test specimen.

5.2.2 Calibration

Strength results obtained by the testing machine described in 5.2.1 (with or without a balls plate) shall be
multiplied by a calibration factor Cf, resulting from the calibration with the gravity test rig defined in Annex C.

Annex D shall apply for calibration of the testing machine.

If the calibration test is not carried out, a following default calibration factor Cf shall be used:

 0,95 when the tests are realized with a balls plate in accordance with 5.2.1;

 0,85 when the tests are realized without a balls plate.

5.2.3 Test on restrained blocks

a) Placing the EPS block on the testing machine

The longitudinal block restrained device shall be simply placed in contact with the test piece (Figure 14). The
two end elements placed in contact with the test piece are blocks coming from the same manufacturing batch.
They are neither mechanically connected nor bonded at the ends.

The distance between the block rebates and the supports are adjusted as defined in 5.2.4 and Figure 18.

If the manufacturer specifies in the technical documentation conditions of installation with a lateral tightening
of the beams, an initial load of (30 ± 5) N/ml is applied laterally on the blocks by the moving support.

b) Positioning the rigid loading plate on the EPS block

The load shall be applied via the steel plate or hardwood block placed at the more critical position, taking into
account the limit of the central or lateral positions defined in Figure 17.
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Nominal dimensions in millimetres

End view End view

Plan view Plan view

a) Axial positioning of the loading plate on the b) Lateral positioning of the loading plate on the
block block

If l2 ≤ 100 mm, l1 = 150 mm and

if l2 > 100 mm, l1 = (l2 + 50) mm.

Key
1 fixed support 4 block width + 1 mm (without a lateral restrained)
2 adjustable support 5 longitudinal axis of the loading plate
3 loading plate 6 point of load application

Figure 17 — Concentrated loads test on EPS blocks

c) Loading

The load, P, shall be applied gradually until the sample fails, with a loading rate equal to (100 ± 30) N/s.
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d) Expression of results

The load, P, registered by measuring system when the block breaks, shall be recorded.

5.2.4 Test on individual blocks

a) Placing the EPS block on the testing machine

The test piece shall be the block simply resting on supports representing the beams, without any longitudinal
or lateral restrained.

D = d + 1 mm

where

D is the distance between the two supports, in millimetres;

d is the block width at rebate’s level, in millimetres.

The position shall be adjusted as follows:

 measure the width d of the bottom part of the block;

 adjust the support lines to the measured value increased by 1 mm (Figure 18).

Dimensions in millimetres

Figure 18 — Adjustment of support lines

b) Positioning the rigid loading plate on the EPS block

In accordance with 5.2.3.

c) Loading

In accordance with 5.2.3.

d) Expression of results

In accordance with 5.2.3.

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5.2.5 Interpretation of tests results

The characteristic resistance to concentrated loads PRk in accordance with 4.3.3 shall be verified in
accordance with the procedure described in Table 3. Annex E shall be used for the assessment of conformity.

The guaranteed value for PRk could be greater than the resistance to concentrated loads for the class and test
concerned (see Table 2).

Table 3 — Conformity criteria for determining the characteristic resistance to concentrated loads of
EPS blocks

Criterion 1 Criterion 2
Number of blocks
Production Pn (kN) Pi (kN)
n

at start 5 ≥ 1,2 PRk ≥ 0,8 PRk

during production ≥ 15 ≥ PRk + 1,48 σ ≥ 0,8 PRk
Key
n number of individual results;
Pn average strength of the n individual results obtained:
 with the specimens constituting the sample for the test (at start); or
 with the specimens tested over the moving period considered (during production);
Pi individual strength of each block;
PRk characteristic resistance to concentrated loads in accordance with 4.3.3;
σ standard deviation determined from at least 35 test results over a period of at least three months
immediately preceding the period in which conformity is to be substantiated.

5.2.6 Test report

The test report shall mention:

a) the manufacturing plant;

b) the class of blocks (class R1 a, R1 b or R2);

c) the date of manufacture or some other code;

d) the date of testing;

e) the laboratory and the person in charge of testing;

f) the type of test (individual blocks or restrained blocks, with or without lateral restrained);

g) the individual resistance to concentrated loads Pi, to the nearest 10 N, multiplied by the calibration
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h) a statement that the tests were carried out in compliance with this European Standard.

The report may include:

i) the weight of each blocks.

5.3 Compressive resistance test

EN 826 shall apply.

5.4 Reaction to fire test

For the determination of Euroclass E and F, ignability shall be tested according to EN ISO 11925-2."

5.5 Thermal conductivity

4.2.1 of EN 13163:2008 and EN 12667 shall apply.

5.6 Thermal resistance of the floor system

The thermal resistance of floor systems is determined by calculation. The method used shall meet the
requirements of EN ISO 10211.

The thermal resistance is determined from the thermal conductivity of the EPS expressed for a mean
temperature of 10 °C and defined hereafter as a function of the Th option chosen. The method will be the same
for floor systems produced with cut blocks and with moulded blocks (solid or hollow core).

6 Evaluation of conformity

6.1 General

The manufacturer shall demonstrate compliance for the products with the requirements of this European
Standard. The evaluation of conformity shall be carried out in accordance with Clause 6 of EN 13369:2004,
and shall be based both on:

a) initial type testing of the product (see 6.2);

b) factory production control (see 6.3).

Alternative methods of test to the reference methods specified in this European Standard may be adopted
except for the initial type tests and in case of dispute, provided that these alternative methods satisfy the
following:

c) a relationship can be shown to exist between the results from the reference test and those from the
alternative test; and

d) the information on which the relationship is based is available.

6.2 Initial type tests

After completion of the development of a new product type and before commencement of manufacture and
offering for sale, appropriate initial type tests shall be carried out to confirm that the properties predicted from
the development meet the requirements of this European Standard and the values to be declared for the
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product. Whenever a major change in the source, blend, or nature of raw materials occurs, or when there is a
change in processing conditions, leading to what the manufacturer considers will constitute a new product
type being produced, the appropriate initial type test shall be repeated. Annex A of this document shall apply.

The results of initial type tests shall be recorded.

6.2 of EN 13369:2004 shall also apply.

NOTE For the performance characteristics to be determined in order to address the CE marking provisions,
see Table ZA.1.

6.3 Factory production control

6.3.1 General

A factory production control system shall be established and documented. The factory production control
system shall consist of procedures for internal control of the production to ensure that such products placed
on the market are to conform to this European Standard and the declared values. Annex B shall apply.

6.3 of EN 13369:2004 shall also apply.

6.3.2 Finished product test

As appropriate, the factory production control system incorporates a sampling plan and the frequency of
testing the finished product. The results of sampling and testing shall be recorded.

7 Marking
Delivered batch of blocks shall be uniquely identifiable and traceable until erection with regard to its
production site and data. For this purpose the manufacturer shall mark the products or the delivery documents
so the relation to the corresponding quality records required in this European Standard can be secured. The
manufacturer shall keep these records for the required period of archiving and make them available when
required.

NOTE For CE marking refer to Annex ZA.

8 Technical documentation
The geometry of EPS blocks shall be compatible with that of the beams used in the floor system, particularly
with respect to the connection between the beam and any cast in-situ concrete.

The geometry of EPS blocks shall be given by the manufacturer in the technical documentation if this one
does not assure the design of the floor system.

The design of the floor system may be given by the manufacturer in the technical documentation.

Design recommendations for beam-and-block floor systems are given in informative annexes of EN 15037-1
about monolithism of composite floor systems (Annex C), detailing of supports and anchorage reinforcement
(Annex D), design of composite floor systems (Annex E), diaphragm action (Annex G), resistance to fire
(Annex K) and acoustic insulation (Annex L).

The composition of technical documentation is given in Clause 8 of EN 13369:2004.

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Annex A
(normative)

Sampling for initial type testing and for independent testing of

consignments

A.1 General
This sampling procedure shall apply for initial type testing and in the event that there is a requirement for an
assessment of product compliance. For independent testing representative of all parties shall have the
opportunity to be present at the time of sampling.

Only those properties declared by the manufacturer shall be assessed by this procedure.

The required number of EPS blocks to determine compliance with specification shall be sampled from a
3
consignment of up to 15 m or part thereof (see A.2.5).

NOTE EPS blocks manufactured to this European Standard which have been the subject of third party inspection of
their conformity control procedures are not normally subjected to independent testing of consignments after delivery.

A.2 Sampling procedure

A.2.1 General

NOTE The choice of the method of sampling will normally be dictated by the physical form of the consignment in
question.

A.2.2 Random sampling

Whenever possible, the random sampling method shall be used, in which every block in the consignment has
an equal chance of being selected for the sample. The appropriate number of blocks shall be selected at
random from positions throughout the consignment without any consideration being given to the condition or
quality of those selected except that blocks damaged in transit shall not be selected.

NOTE In practice, random sampling is normally only convenient either when the blocks forming the consignment are
being moved in a loose (unpacked) form from one place to another or when they have been split into a large number of
small stacks, e.g. on scaffolding awaiting laying.

A.2.3 Representative sampling

A.2.3.1 General

When random sampling is impracticable or not convenient, e.g. when the blocks form a large stack or stacks
with ready access to only a limited number, a representative sampling procedure shall be used.

A.2.3.2 Sampling from a stack

The consignment shall be divided into at least six real or imaginary sections, each of a similar size. An equal
number of units shall be selected at random from within each section in order to give the required number of
units without any consideration being given to the quality of those selected except that units damaged in
transit shall not be selected.
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NOTE Some sections of the stack or stacks should be removed in order to gain access to blocks within the body of
such stacks when taking samples.

A.2.3.3 Sampling from a consignment formed of banded packs

At least six packs shall be selected at random from a consignment. The packaging around one blade or slice
in each pack shall be removed and an equal number of not more than four blocks shall be sampled at random
from within each of the broken blades or slices in order to give the required number without any consideration
being given to the condition or quality of those selected except that blocks damaged in transit shall not be
selected.

A.2.4 Dividing the sample

When the sample is to provide EPS blocks for more than one test, the total number shall be collected together
and then divided by taking blocks at random from within the total sample to form each successive sub-sample.

The exact number of EPS blocks required for the tests (dimensions, straightness, warping and surface
characteristics, mechanical strength, reaction to fire, thermal characteristics) shall be taken at random from
those sampled from the consignment by one of the methods given in A.2.3.

A.2.5 Number of blocks required per test

When the characteristic is concerned the sample per test is defined in Table A.1.

Table A.1 — Number of blocks required per test

Subject Test method Quantity of blocks

Geometrical properties 5.1 6
Resistance to concentrated loads 5.2 5 for each test
Compressive resistance (only EPS blocks class R2) 5.3 5
Reaction to fire EN 13501-1 See 4.3.5.2
Thermal properties !5.5" 3
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Annex B
(normative)

Factory production control

Table B.1 — Finished product inspection

Subject Purpose a Method Frequency a b

Product testing
1 Dimensions: Conformity with Measuring according to 5.1.1 Once per manufacturing
drawing and specified batch/family, on one block
 length, width and height tolerances (see 4.3.1)
block
 height above beam support
 width and height of the
chamfer
 width and height of the
rebate
 thickness of the tongue

 width and height of the

support nib
2 Straightness Measuring according to 5.1.2 Once per year/family, on six
blocks
3 Warping Measuring according to 5.1.3
4 Surface characteristics: Detection of defects Visual inspection (see 5.1.4) Daily
(see 4.3.2)
general appearance

5 Resistance to concentrated Conformity with the Testing according to 5.2. Once per manufacturing
loads specified value(s) batch/family:
(see 4.3.3)
Class R1 a and R2: on five
blocks for tests in accordance
with 5.2.4 (individual blocks);
Class R1 b: on five blocks for
tests in accordance with 5.2.3
(restrained blocks)
and two blocks for tests in
accordance with 5.2.4
(individual blocks).
6 Compressive resistance (only Conformity with the Direct Indirect Direct testing Indirect
EPS blocks class R2) specified value testing testing
(see 4.3.4) testing
and and
or According One per 24 h
to 5.3  and at least 
one per batch
or According Weight per product One per 3 One per 2 h
to 5.3 or density (using a month
manufacturer
correlation)
or According Density (using the One per year One per 2 h
to 5.3 correlation given in
Figure B.1 of
EN 13163:2008)

(continued)
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Table B.1 (concluded)

Subject Purpose a Method Frequency a b

7 Resistance and reaction to fire Conformity with the See 4.3.5.2

declared values
(see 4.3.5)
8 Thermal conductivity Conformity with the Direct Indirect testing Direct testing Indirect
specified requirements testing testing
of the product standard
and with the declared and and
values (see 4.3.7)
According One per 24 h
to  and at least 
!5.5" one per batch

or According Weight per

to product or
One per 3
!5.5" density (using a One per 2 h
month
manufacturer
correlation)

or According Other test

to method for One per 3 One per
!5.5" thermal month week
conductivity
or According Density (using
to the correlation
!5.5" given in One per year One per 2 h
Figure B.2 of
EN 13163:2008)
a The indicated tests and frequencies may be adapted or even deleted when equivalent information is obtained directly or indirectly
from the product or process.
b Previous tests performed before the date of this European Standard may be considered if they comply with the requirements of
this European Standard.
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Annex C
(normative)

Gravity loading tests

C.1 Test rig

The gravity-type concentrated loads test rig applies a point load through a hinge to a rigid plate placed on top
of an EPS block.

The load is applied by a gravity weighting system beneath the EPS block which is free to move in the
horizontal plane. The loading is increased constantly by a regular stream of lead pellets or water until the
block fails.

A loading frame transfers the load to the rigid plate.

A load cell between the loading weight and the loading frame measures the gravitational force applied to the
block.

a) b)
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Key
1 loading frame 8 load cell
2 (20 ± 2) mm diameter ball bearing 9 supply pipe
3 rigid loading plate 10 non-stretch straps
4 EPS block 11 valve
5 lead pellet or water hopper 12 frame
6 adjustable support 13 loading canister
7 fixed support

Figure C.1 — Gravity test rig

a) Supports

 one support shall be fixed, the other adjustable;

 material: the supports shall be steel;

The two supports, representing beams, shall be covered with abrasive fabric (40 grains) or a system achieving
equivalent roughness. The abrasive fabric shall adhere to the supports and cover the effective bearing length.
It shall be cleaned or replaced regularly.

 dimensions: length = at least the length of blocks;

width ≥ 25 mm;

 position: one of the supports shall be securely attached to the frame to prevent any tilting when the block
is loaded.

The adjustable support is set so as to have a distance D with the fixed support, with:

D = d + 1 mm

where

D is the distance between the two supports, in millimetres;

d is the block width at rebate’s level, in millimetres.

The position shall be adjusted as follows:

 measure the width d of the bottom part of the block;

 adjust the support lines to the measured value increased by 1 mm (Figure C.2).
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Dimensions in millimetres

Figure C.2 — Adjustment of support lines

b) Loading frame

 material: the frame shall be a rigid material, but shall be light in order to reduce preloading on the block;

 dimensions (Figure C.3):

Dimensions in millimetres

Key
1 loading rod, with conical depression at bottom end

Figure C.3 — Loading frame

The conical depression at the bottom of the loading rod shall be designed to receive a (20 ± 2) mm diameter
ball bearing. Since the ball bearing can rotate freely in this depression and a matching depression in the rigid
loading plate, the loading rod will remain vertical at all times.

c) Loading weight

 material: lead pellets (diameter of (2 ± 1) mm) or water;

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 loading canister: rigid and able to contain the material.

The lead pellets or water shall run into the loading canister from a storage hopper;

 supply pipe: the loading canister shall be loaded by the pellets or water flowing under gravity from the
storage hopper through a 63 mm diameter pipe inclined at 45° ± 1°. A valve (mounted on a 45° fitting)
shall control the flow of pellets or water into the canister. The supply system shall be designed to attain a
constant rate of load increase of (100 ± 30) N/s;

 attachment: the load shall be attached to the centre of the loading frame (to the bottom bar). Stable
balance shall be achieved by the symmetry of mass about the loading rod.

d) Measuring system

The mass bearing on the block shall be measured with a load cell.

 load cell: measuring range – 0,5 kN to 5 kN.

It shall allow the test rig to be ranked in class 2 in accordance with EN 12390-4:2000;

 display unit: the force applied to the block shall be recorded against time.
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e) Rigid loading plate

 material: flat metal plate or hardwood block attached to a retaining cable (when block falls);

 dimensions: length 300 mm, width 100 mm, thickness 25 mm (Figure C.4).

Dimensions in millimetres

Figure C.4 — Rigid loading plate

The rigid loading plate shall be placed on top of the EPS block, taking into account the limit of the central or
lateral position, which is more critical for the strength of the block (see Figure C.5). This position shall be
determined from previous tests for each kind of block.

If the block has internal voids, the loading plate may be placed above one if that position is the most critical.
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Nominal dimensions in millimetres

End view End view

Plan view Plan view

a) Axial positioning of the loading plate on the b) Lateral positioning of the loading plate on the
block block

If l2 ≤ 100 mm, l1 = 150 mm and

if l2 > 100 mm, l1 = (l2 + 50) mm.

Key
1 fixed support 4 block width + 1 mm
2 adjustable support 5 longitudinal axis of the loading plate
3 loading plate 6 point of load application

Figure C.5 — Concentrated loads test on EPS blocks

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C.2 Procedure
a) Conditioning of specimens

The EPS blocks shall be conditioned indoors, at ambient temperature, for at least 24 h before the test.

b) Placing the EPS block on the gravity test rig

The EPS block shall rest horizontally on supports of a shape declared by the manufacturer for the type of
product tested.

The distance between supports shall be adjusted to the width of the block + 1 mm.

c) Determining preloading

The preload prior to the start of the test is the mass bearing on the block before the flow of lead pellets or
water starts. It corresponds to the weight in kilonewtons (kN) of the empty loading canister, the load cell, the
straps, the loading frame, the ball bearing, and the rigid loading plate.

d) Positioning the rigid loading plate on the EPS block

The load shall be applied via the steel plate or hardwood block placed at the more critical of the central or
lateral positions.

e) Positioning of loading system

The loading frame shall be placed on the ball bearing placed on the rigid loading plate. Stable balance shall
be achieved by the symmetry of mass about the loading rod. The frame shall be free to move in the horizontal
plane.

f) Loading

The load cell shall be zeroed with the system at rest, i.e. with an empty loading canister.

When the valve is opened, lead pellets or water shall flow into the loading canister at a rate of (100 ± 30) N/s
until the block fails.

g) Expression of results

The load registered by the load cell when the block breaks shall be recorded. The total weight applied to the
block during the gravity test (registered load + preload) is the maximum load withstood by the block.

C.3 Test report

The test report shall mention:

a) the manufacturing plant;

b) the class of blocks (class R1 a, R1 b or R2);

c) the date of manufacture or some other code;

d) the date of testing;

e) the laboratory and the person in charge of testing;

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f) the position of the loading plate;

g) the weight of the preload;

h) the material used for loading (lead pellets or water);

i) the individual resistance to concentrated loads in Newtons;

j) the characteristic resistance Rcgrav in Newtons;

k) a statement that the tests were carried out in compliance with this European Standard.

The report may include:

l) the weight of each block.

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Annex D
(normative)

Calibration of concentrated loads testing machine

D.1 Sample
The calibration is carried out to determine the calibration factor Cf (5.2.2) of a testing machine for a family of
blocks.

The calibration factor obtained with a testing machine on a family of blocks may be used with similar testing
machines on products which would have a calibration factor superior or equal. For each family of blocks, the
results obtained with similar testing machines shall be compared to the results obtained by the testing
machine used for the calibration. The justification of the calibration factor should be documented.

NOTE The most penalising calibration factor is generally obtained with EPS block which have the greatest
deformation of the material under concentrated loads.

The calibration is realised on EPS blocks without lateral or longitudinal restraint.

20 couples of EPS blocks are sampled, that is 40 blocks are sampled in the considered family.

 Cut blocks:

20 couples of blocks are sampled. Each couple is taken in the same position in the block (symmetry to the
centre of the block).

 Moulded blocks:

20 couples of blocks are sampled. Each couple is taken on the same print on two consecutive cycles.

The couples are identified and weighed. One of the blocks of the couple is tested in accordance with 5.2.4.
The second block of the couple is tested in accordance with Annex C.

The mode of conservation will be the nearest possible for the two blocks.

D.2 Procedure
The tests of concentrated loads will be carried out at least 15 days after the sampling. Before the tests, the
blocks are stored indoor, in an environment higher than 10 °C.

The parameters of adjustment of the testing machine are recorded.

The tests carried out shall take place in a nearest possible period.

The calibration factor Cf is calculated by the following equation:

Cf = Rcgrav / Rcmach

where

Rcmach is the characteristic resistance of testing machine results obtained in accordance of 5.2.4;
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Rcgrav is the characteristic resistance of gravitary test results obtained in accordance of Annex C.

Characteristic resistances are calculated by the following equation:

Rc = m - k1 × s

where

m is the average of the series of test results;

s is the standard deviation of the series of test results;

k1 = 1,21, with k1 calculated on the basis of:

 a number of results N = 20;

 a fractile of 0,20;

 a confidence level of 95 %;

 a standard deviation known.

D.3 Validity
The calibration factor Cf is valid if the characteristic resistance of gravitary test results (Rcgrav) does not deviate
more than 300 N from the characteristic resistance to concentrated loads PRk in accordance with 4.3.3 for
blocks used for calibration,

i.e. │Rcgrav – PRk│ ≤ 300 N.

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Annex E
(normative)

Compliance criteria for resistance to concentrated loads

The characteristic strength shall comply with the requirements given in 4.3.3 above. The assessment of
compliance shall be based on the procedure shown in Figure E.1.

Key

PRk characteristic resistance to concentrated loads in accordance with 4.3.3, in kilonewtons (kN)

Pi individual resistance to concentrated loads for each unit, in kilonewtons (kN)

and n1 and n2 are as given in Table E.1

Figure E.1 — Scheme for the assessment of characteristic strength of units

Table E.1 — Number of test units

Test according to 5.2.3 Test according to 5.2.4

Tests carried out
(restrained blocks) (individual blocks)

Number of test units n1 n2 n1 n2

EPS block class R1 a

- - 5 8
EPS block class R2

EPS block class R1 b 5 8 2 4

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Annex F
(informative)

Calculation assumptions for calculating the thermal resistance of floors

In general, calculation is performed for the system based on its dimensional properties. However, the following
simplifications and assumptions are accepted:

a) lateral clearance between the support nib and the beam (dimension j3): Calculation is performed as
though this space were filled with concrete;

b) lateral clearance between the toe of the beam and the block (dimension j1): Calculation is performed as
though this space were filled with polystyrene; this clearance will be continuous down to the air space as
shown in Figure F.1.

Key
1 EPS block
2 air space

Figure F.1 — Clearance between the beam and the block

In the case of a system combining blocks having a support nib shape different from that of the toe of the beam,
the calculations shall be performed as shown in the following diagrams:
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Key
1 EPS block
2 concrete

Figure F.2 — Support nib shape different from that of the toe of the beam

c) vertical clearance between the toe of the beam and the tongue (dimension j2): The air space is introduced
as an equivalent thermal conductivity which is calculated in accordance with EN ISO 6946.

Key
r tongue overlap width
y lateral clearance of the tongue connection

Figure F.3 — Clearance and overlap of the tongue

d) tongue overlap (dimension r): The calculation performed is valid only for r ≥ 10 mm. In other
configurations, a special study shall be performed;

e) lateral clearance of the tongue connection (dimension y):

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1) if 0 < y ≤ 5 mm: calculation is performed with a closed, unventilated air space, the equivalent thermal
conductivity of which is calculated in accordance with EN ISO 6946;

2) if 5 < y ≤ 10 mm: calculation is performed in accordance with EN ISO 10077-2, i.e. with a closed,
slightly ventilated air space, the equivalent thermal conductivity of which is equal to twice that
calculated in accordance with EN ISO 6946;

3) if y > 10 mm: calculation is performed by applying surface heat transfer to the developed surface
created by the tongue;

f) representation of the cores: the thermal conductivity of the air in the cores is represented by its equivalent
thermal conductivity determined in accordance with EN ISO 6946. Non rectangular cores are transformed
into an equivalent rectangular surface in accordance with the method given by
EN ISO 10077-2, and the thermal conductivity calculated as per EN ISO 6946 based on this equivalent
rectangular surface is applied to the true geometry of the cores;

g) surface heat transfer: the calculations are performed assuming a floor over a crawl space, a basement or
a cellar (descending vertical thermal flow);

h) interior and exterior temperature: the calculation being performed in steady-state conditions, the imposed
temperature difference is not an influential parameter. However, calculations are usually performed with
an interior temperature of 20 °C and an exterior temperature of 0 °C, i.e. a difference of 20 K;

i) thermal conductivity of materials: the concrete shall be represented by a thermal conductivity of

2 W/(m⋅K) (beams and compression flange). The thickness of the compression flange shall be 5 cm
unless otherwise specified. The thermal conductivity of the expanded polystyrene to be allowed for is
given below as a function of the type of polystyrene;

j) the lines separating two materials having the same thermal properties on the system diagrams used for
the calculation may be eliminated for meshing;

k) for blocks with a variable core cross section (tapered base) over the length of the block, the calculation
shall be performed for the floor system built with the block presenting mean core cross sections;

l) when a core is truncated on the system drawing used for calculation, the thermal conductivity of the core
is that obtained by calculation based on its complete geometry.
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Annex ZA
(informative)

Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU

Construction Products Directive

ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics

This European Standard has been prepared under the mandate M/100 "Precast Concrete Products" 2) given
to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association.

The clauses of this European Standard shown in this annex meet the requirements of the mandate given
under the EU Construction Products Directive (89/106/EEC).

Compliance with these clauses confers a presumption of fitness of the EPS blocks for beam-and-block floor
systems covered by this annex for the intended uses indicated herein; reference shall be made to the
information accompanying the CE marking.

!deleted text"

This annex establishes the conditions for CE marking of blocks made of EPS, used in conjunction with beams
in compliance with EN 15037-1 for beam-and-block floor systems, used for the construction of the structures
of buildings and other civil engineering works, except bridges and shows the relevant clauses applicable.

This annex has the same scope as Clause 1 of this standard and is defined by Table ZA.1.

2) As amended.
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Table ZA.1 — Relevant clauses for EPS blocks used in beam-and-block floor systems

Requirement clauses in this European Levels and/or

Essential characteristics a Notes and unit
Standard class(es)! "
Detailing 4.3.1 Geometrical properties None mm
4.3.3 Mechanical resistance 2
Load bearing capacity (by testing) Class KN, N/mm
4.3.4 Compressive resistance (if relevant)
Testing, tabulated
Resistance to fire 4.3.5.1 Resistance to fire
data, calculation
Reaction to fire 4.3.5.2 Reaction to fire A1 to F
Airborne sound insulation and dB or declared value
impact noise transmission (when of gross dry density
4.3.6 Acoustic properties None
the product is intended also for and declared
acoustic applications) configuration
Declared value of
thermal conductivity
Thermal conductivity and thermal in W/(m⋅K) and
4.3.7 Thermal properties None
resistance thermal resistance
!deleted text"
2
in m ⋅K/W
Durability 4.3.8 Durability None Ambient conditions
Dangerous substances !4.3.9 Dangerous substances" None !deleted text"
a
! The experience shows that EPS on the market are classified E or F."

The requirement on a certain characteristic is not applicable in those Member States (MSs) where there are
no regulatory requirements for that characteristic for the intended use of the product. In this case,
manufacturers placing their products on the market of these MSs are not obliged to determine nor to declare
the performance of their products with regard to this characteristic and the option "No performance
determined" (NPD) in the information accompanying the CE marking (see ZA.3) may be used. The NPD
option may not be used, however, where the characteristic is subject to a threshold level.

ZA.2 Procedure for attestation of conformity of EPS blocks for beam-and-block floor
systems

ZA.2.1 System of attestation of conformity

The system of attestation of conformity of EPS blocks for beam-and-block floor systems, for the essential
characteristics indicated in Table ZA.1, in accordance with the decision of the Commission 1999/94/EC
of 25 January 1999 as amended by Commission Decision 2012/202/EU of 29 March 2012 (published as L109
the 21 April 2012) and as given in Annex III of the Mandate M/100 "Precast concrete products", is shown
in Table ZA.2, for the indicated intended use and relevant levels or classes:
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Table ZA.2 — System of attestation of conformity

Attestation of
Product Intended use Level or class conformity
system
Precast normal/lightweight/autoclaved
aerated concrete products : EPS blocks for beam- for structural use - 2+
and-block floor systems

(A1, A2, B, C)* 1

For uses subject to
Beam/block floor units and elements incorporating
regulations on (A1, A2, B, C)**, D, E 3
organic materials
reaction to fire
(A1 to E)***, F 4
System 1: See Directive 89/106/EEC (CPD) Annex III.2.(i), without audit testing of samples.
System 2+: See Directive 89/106/EEC (CPD) Annex III.2.(ii), First possibility, including certification of the factory
production control by an approved body on the basis of initial inspection of factory production and of factory production
control as well as of its continuous surveillance, assessment and approval.
System 3: See Directive 89/106/EEC (CPD) Annex III.2.(ii), Second possibility.
System 4: See Directive 89/106/EEC (CPD) Annex III.2.(ii), third possibility
* Products/materials for which a clearly identifiable stage in the production process results in an improvement of the
reaction to fire classification (e.g. an addition of fire retardants or a limiting of organic material).
** Products/materials not covered by footnote (*).
*** Products/materials that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g. Products/materials of Class A1 according
to the Decision 96/603/EC, as amended).

The attestation of conformity of EPS blocks for beam-and-block floor systems, for the essential characteristics
indicated in Table ZA.1, shall be based on the evaluation of conformity procedure indicated in Tables ZA.3a
to ZA.3c, resulting from the application of the clauses of this or other European Standards indicated therein.
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Table ZA.3.a — Assignment of evaluation of conformity tasks for EPS blocks for beam-and-block floor
systems under system 2+ , classified (A1, A2, B, C)* for reaction to fire under system 1

Evaluation of
Tasks Content of the task conformity clauses
to apply

Factory production Parameters related to all characteristics of

6.3
control (FPC) Table ZA.1 relevant for the intended use
Tasks under the Further testing of All characteristics of Table ZA.1 relevant for
6.3
responsibility of the samples taken at factory the intended use
manufacturer
Parameters related to all characteristics of
Initial type testing by the
Table ZA.1 relevant for the intended use 6.2
manufacturer
except reaction to fire
Initial type testing Reaction to fire 6.2
Tasks under the Initial inspection of
Reaction to fire 6.3
responsibility of the factory and of FPC
product certification
body Continuous surveillance,
assessment and Reaction to fire 6.3
approval of FPC
Initial inspection of Parameters related to the relevant
6.3
factory and of FPC characteristics of Table ZA.1, i.e.
Tasks under the  dimensions;
responsibility of the
FPC certification Continuous surveillance,  mechanical resistance;
body assessment and 6.3
approval of FPC  resistance to fire;
 durability.

Table ZA.3.b— Assignment of evaluation of conformity tasks for EPS blocks for beam-and-block floor
systems under system 2+ , classified (A1, A2, B, C)**, D, E for reaction to fire under system 3

Evaluation of
Tasks Content of the task conformity clauses
to apply

Factory production Parameters related to all characteristics of

6.3
control (FPC) Table ZA.1 relevant for the intended use
All characteristics of Table ZA.1 relevant for
Initial type testing 6.2
the intended use except the reaction to fire
Tasks under the
responsibility of the Initial type testing by a
Reaction to fire 6.2
manufacturer notified laboratory

Further testing of
samples taken at Parameters related to all characteristics of
6.2
factory according to the Table ZA.1 relevant for the intended use
prescribed test plan
Initial inspection of Parameters related to the relevant
6.3
factory and of FPC characteristics of Table ZA.1, i.e.
Tasks under the  dimensions;
responsibility of the Continuous
FPC certification surveillance,  mechanical resistance;
body 6.3
assessment and  resistance to fire;
approval of FPC
 durability.
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Table ZA.3.c— Assignment of evaluation of conformity tasks for EPS blocks for beam-and-block floor
systems under system 2+ , classified (A1 to E)***, F for reaction to fire under system 4

Evaluation of
Tasks Content of the task conformity clauses
to apply

Factory production Parameters related to EC of Table ZA.1

6.3
control (FPC) relevant for the intended use
Parameters related to all characteristics of
Tasks under the Initial type testing 6.2
Table ZA.1 relevant for the intended use
responsibility of the
manufacturer Further testing of
samples taken at Parameters related to all characteristics of
6.2
factory according to the Table ZA.1 relevant for the intended use
prescribed test plan
Initial inspection of Parameters related to the relevant
6.3
factory and of FPC characteristics of Table ZA.1, i.e.
Tasks under the  dimensions;
responsibility of the Continuous
FPC certification surveillance,  mechanical resistance;
body 6.3
assessment and  resistance to fire;
approval of FPC
 durability.

ZA.2.2 EC Certificate and Declaration of conformity

In case of products under systems 2+ and 1 (for reaction to fire)

When compliance with the conditions of this annex is achieved, the certification body shall draw up the EC
Certificate of conformity (for fire only), which entitles the manufacturer to affix the CE marking. The EC
certificate of conformity shall include:

 name, address and identification number of the certification body;

 name and address of the manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the EEA, and
place of production;

NOTE 1 The manufacturer may also be the person responsible for placing the product onto the EEA market, if he takes
responsibility for CE marking.

 description of the product (type, identification, use, ...);

 provisions to which the product conforms (i.e. Annex ZA of this EN);

 particular conditions applicable to the use of the product (e.g. provisions for use under certain conditions);

 the number of the certificate;

 conditions of validity of the certificate, where applicable;

 name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the certificate.
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When compliance with the conditions of this annex is achieved, and once the notified body has drawn up the
certificate mentioned below (for characteristics subject to system 2+ excluding the reaction to fire), the
manufacturer or his agent established in the EEA shall draw up and retain a declaration of conformity, which
entitles the manufacturer to affix the CE marking. This declaration shall include:

 name and address of the manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the EEA, and the
place of production;

NOTE 2 The manufacturer may also be the person responsible for placing the product onto the EEA market, if he takes
responsibility for CE marking.

 description of the product (type, identification, use, ...), and a copy of the information accompanying the
CE marking;

NOTE 3 Where some of the information required for the Declaration is already given in the CE marking information, it
does not need to be repeated.

 provisions to which the product conforms (i.e. Annex ZA of this EN), and a reference to the ITT report(s)
and factory production control records (if appropriate);

 particular conditions applicable to the use of the product (e.g. provisions for use under certain conditions);

 the number of the accompanying factory production control certificate, and FPC records, where
applicable;

 name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the declaration on behalf of the
manufacturer or his authorised representative.

The declaration shall be accompanied by a factory production control certificate, drawn up by the notified
body, which shall contain, in addition to the information above, the following:

 name and address of the notified body;

 the number of the factory production control certificate;

 conditions of validity of the certificate, where applicable;

 name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the certificate.

In case of products under systems 2+ and 3 (for reaction to fire), under systems 2+ and 4 (for reaction
to fire)

When compliance with the conditions of this annex is achieved, and once the notified body has drawn up the
FPC certificate mentioned below, the manufacturer or his agent established in the EEA shall draw up and
retain the EC declaration of conformity, which entitles the manufacturer to affix the CE marking. This EC
declaration of conformity shall include:

 name and address of the manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the EEA, and the
place of production;

NOTE 4 The manufacturer may also be the person responsible for placing the product onto the EEA market, if he takes
responsibility for CE marking.

 description of the product (type, identification, use, ...), and a copy of the information accompanying
the CE marking;

NOTE 5 Where some of the information required for the Declaration is already given in the CE marking information, it
does not need to be repeated.
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 provisions to which the product conforms (i.e. Annex ZA of this EN), and a reference to the ITT report(s)
and factory production control records (if appropriate);

 particular conditions applicable to the use of the product (e.g. provisions for use under certain conditions);

 the number of the accompanying factory production control certificate, and FPC records, where
applicable;

 name and address of the notified laboratory (only when system 3 applies for reaction to fire);

 name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the declaration on behalf of the
manufacturer or his authorised representative.

The EC declaration of conformity shall be accompanied by the FPC certificate, drawn up by the notified body,
which shall contain, in addition to the information above, the following:

 name and address of the notified body;

 the number of the factory production control certificate;

 conditions of validity of the certificate, where applicable;

 name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the certificate.

 name and address of the manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the EEA, and
place of production;

NOTE 6 The manufacturer may also be the person responsible for placing the product onto the EEA market, if he takes
responsibility for CE marking.

 description of the product (type, identification, use,...), and a copy of the information accompanying the
CE marking;

NOTE 7 Where some of the information required for the Declaration is already given in the CE marking information, it
does not need to be repeated.

 provisions to which the product conforms (i.e. Annex ZA of this EN), and a reference to the ITT report(s)
and factory production control records (if appropriate);

 particular conditions applicable to the use of the product (e.g. provisions for use under certain conditions);

 name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the declaration on behalf of the
manufacturer or of his authorised representative.

The above mentioned EC declaration of conformity or the EC certificate of conformity shall be presented in the
language or languages accepted in the Member State in which the product is to be used."

ZA.3 CE marking and labelling

ZA.3.1 General

The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the EEA is responsible for the affixing of
the CE marking. The CE marking symbol to affix shall be in accordance with Directive 93/68/EC and shall be
shown on the EPS block (or when not possible it may be on the accompanying label, the packaging or on the
accompanied commercial documents, e.g. a delivery note). The following information shall be added to the CE
marking symbol:
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 identification number of the certification body;

 name or identifying mark and registered address of the producer;

 the last two digits of the year in which the marking is affixed;

 number of the EC factory production control certificate;

 reference to this European Standard;

 description of the product: generic name, dimensions, etc. and intended use;

 information on those relevant essential characteristics taken from Table ZA.1;

 "No performance determined" for characteristics where this is relevant.

The "No performance determined" (NPD) option may not be used where the characteristic is subject to a
threshold level. Otherwise, the NPD option may be used when and where the characteristic, for a given
intended use, is not subject to regulatory requirements in the Member State of destination.

In the following subclauses the conditions are given for the application of CE marking. Figure ZA.1 gives the
simplified label to affix to the product, containing the minimum set of information and the link to the
accompanying document where the other required information are given. The minimum set of information to
be put directly in the affixed label or in the companying document is given in Figure ZA.1 and Figure ZA.2.

ZA.3.2 Simplified label

In the case of simplified label the following information shall be added to the CE marking symbol:

 name or identifying mark and registered address of the producer;

 identification number of the unit (to ensure traceability);

 the last two digits of the year in which the marking is affixed;

 number of the CE factory production control certificate;

 reference to this European Standard.

The same identification number shall mark, in the accompanying documents, the information related to the
unit.

All other information shall be provided in the accompanying documents.

Figure ZA.1 gives the simplified label to affix to the product, containing the minimum set of information. The
other information defined in ZA.3.1 and not given with the simplified label shall be provided with the
accompanying documents.
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CE conformity marking consisting of the CE

symbol given in Directive 93/68/EEC

AnyCo Ltd, PO Bx 21, B-1050 Name or identifying mark and registered address
of the producer
45PJ76/02 Identification number and last two digits of the
year in which the marking was affixed
0123-CPD-0456 Number of the FPC certificate
EN 15037-4 Number of this European Standard

Figure ZA.1 — Example of simplified label

NOTE For small elements or for product stamping reasons, the size may be reduced by removing reference to EN
and/or to FPC certificate.

ZA.3.3 Information to be provided with the CE marking

Figure ZA.2 gives, for a type of EPS blocks for beam-and-block floor systems, an example of the information
to be provided with CE marking.
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CE conformity marking consisting of the

CE symbol given in Directive 93/68/EEC

123 Identification of the notified body

Name or identifying mark and registered
AnyCo Ltd, PO Bx 21, B-1050
address of the producer
Last two digits of the year in which the
09
marking was affixed
0123-CPD-0456 Number of the FPC certificate
EN 15037-4 Number and title of European Standard
Beam-and-block floor systems – Part 4: EPS blocks concerned

EPS BLOCKS Generic name and intended use

Mechanical resistance: ..................................... Class R1 b
Clearance with beams 1 mm

Conditions of installation as the clearance

with beams or the lateral tightening of the
beams

Dimensions: Information on product geometry and

material characteristics including detailing (to
Length × Width × Height ................. 2 000 × 565 × 165 mm be adapted to the specific product by the
Tongue thickness...................................................... 82 mm producer).

Reaction to fire......................................................... Class F Definition of the compatible beams for the

EPS blocks and the inner spacing beams
Thermal conductivity ....................................... 0,036 W/m⋅K corresponding.
Thermal resistance of the floor ........................ 2,88 m ⋅K/W
2 NOTE 1 Numerical values are only as
example.
For configuration and durability see Technical Information
Technical Information: NOTE 2 The sketch may be omitted if
equivalent information are available in clearly
Product Catalogue ABC : 2002 – Clause ii identified Technical Information (product
catalogue) referred to.
Dangerous substances: see Note below

Figure ZA.2 — Example of CE marking information

!deleted text"
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