EN 13369:2018
(Main)Common rules for precast concrete products
Common rules for precast concrete products
This document specifies the requirements, the basic performance criteria and the Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP) for unreinforced, reinforced and prestressed precast concrete products made of compact light-, normal- and heavyweight concrete according to EN 206 with no appreciable amount of entrapped air other than entrained air. Concrete containing fibres for other than mechanical properties (steel, polymer or other fibres) is also covered. It does not cover prefabricated reinforced components of lightweight aggregate concrete with open structure.
It may also be used to specify products for which there is no standard. Not all of the requirements (Clause 4) of this standard are relevant to all precast concrete products.
If a specific product standard exists, it takes precedence over this document.
The precast concrete products dealt with in this standard are factory produced for building and civil engineering works. This document can also be applied to products manufactured in temporary plants on site if the production is protected against adverse weather conditions and controlled following Clause 6 provisions.
The analysis and design of precast concrete products is not within the scope of this document but it does offer, for non-seismic zones, information about:
- the choice of partial safety factors defined by the pertinent Eurocode;
- the definition of some requirements for prestressed concrete products.
Allgemeine Regeln für Betonfertigteile
Diese Europäische Norm legt die Anforderungen, die grundlegenden Eigenschaften und die Kon-formitätsbewertung für Beton-, Stahlbeton- und Spannbetonfertigteile aus Leicht-, Normal und Schwerbeton nach EN 206 fest, der so verdichtet wurde, dass er außer den Luftporen keine nennenswerten Lufteinschlüsse enthält. Faserbetone, deren Fasern keinen Einfluss auf die mechanischen Eigenschaften haben, wie Stahl-, Polymer- oder andere Fasern, sind ebenfalls enthalten. Sie gilt nicht für Betonfertigteile aus haufwerksporigem Leichtbeton.
Diese Norm kann auch für spezielle Fertigteile verwendet werden, für die keine Produktnormen existieren. Nicht alle Anforderungen (Abschnitt 4) dieser Norm sind für alle Betonfertigteile maßgebend.
Wenn eine spezielle Produktnorm vorliegt, hat sie Vorrang gegenüber dieser Norm.
Die in der vorliegenden Norm behandelten Fertigteile sind werkmäßig hergestellte Bauteile für den Hoch- und Ingenieurbau. Diese Norm kann auch für Fertigteile angewendet werden, die in temporären Anlagen auf der Baustelle hergestellt werden, wenn die Herstellung vor ungünstigen Witterungseinflüssen geschützt ist und nach den Festlegungen in Abschnitt 6 kontrolliert wird.
Die Berechnung und Bemessung von Betonfertigteilen gehören nicht zum Anwendungsbereich dieser Norm, sie enthält jedoch für Nicht-Erdbebengebiete Angaben zur:
- Auswahl der Teilsicherheitsbeiwerte, die durch den Eurocode festgelegt sind;
- Festlegung einiger Anforderungen an Spannbetonfertigteile.
Règles communes pour les produits préfabriqués en béton
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les prescriptions, les critères relatifs aux performances de base et l’Evaluation et la Vérification de la Constance des Performances (EVCP) des produits préfabriqués non armés, armés et précontraints en béton léger, normal et lourd conformément à l’EN 206, sans quantité notable d’air occlus autre que l’air entraîné. Elle couvre également le béton contenant des fibres (acier, polymère ou autre) pour d’autres propriétés que les propriétés mécaniques. Elle ne couvre pas les produits préfabriqués armés en béton de granulats légers à structure ouverte.
Elle peut aussi être utilisée pour spécifier des produits pour lesquels il n’existe pas de norme. Les prescriptions (Article 4) de la norme ne sont pas toutes applicables à l’ensemble des produits préfabriqués en béton.
Si une norme de produit spécifique existe, elle a priorité sur la présente norme.
Les produits préfabriqués en béton considérés dans la présente norme sont fabriqués en usine et destinés à des bâtiments ou des ouvrages de génie civil. La présente norme peut également être appliquée à des éléments fabriqués dans des installations provisoires sur chantier, à condition que la fabrication soit protégée contre les conditions environnementales néfastes et soit contrôlée selon les prescriptions de l’Article 6.
L’analyse et le calcul de produits préfabriqués en béton ne sont pas inclus dans cette norme mais elle donne, pour les zones non sismiques, des informations sur :
- le choix de coefficients de sécurité partiels définis par l’Eurocode correspondant ;
- la définition de quelques prescriptions pour les produits en béton précontraint.
Splošna pravila za montažne betonske izdelke
Ta evropski standard določa zahteve, osnovna merila učinkovitosti in vrednotenje skladnosti za montažne izdelke iz nearmiranega, armiranega in prednapetega kompaktnega betona, ki je lahek, normalen ali težek, v skladu s standardom EN 206 brez znatne količine ujetega zraka, razen primešanega zraka. Standard zajema tudi beton, ki vsebuje vlakna zaradi drugih razlogov, kot so mehanske lastnosti, jeklo, polimer ali druga vlakna. Standard ne zajema montažnih armiranih komponent iz lahkega betona za agregate z odprto konstrukcijo.
Uporablja se lahko tudi za določanje izdelkov, za katere standard ne obstaja. Vse zahteve (točka 4) tega standarda ne veljajo za vse montažne betonske izdelke.
Če obstaja poseben standard za izdelek, ima prednost pred tem standardom.
Montažni betonski izdelki, obravnavani v tem standardu, so tovarniško proizvedeni za stavbe in gradbene inženirske objekte. Ta standard se lahko uporablja tudi za izdelke, proizvedene v začasnih obratih na delovišču, če je proizvodnja zaščitena pred negativnimi vremenskimi pogoji in nadzorovana v skladu z določbami iz točke 6.
Analiza in načrtovanje montažnih betonskih izdelkov nista predmet tega standarda, vendar za območja, ki niso potresna, nudi informacije o:
– izbiri delnih varnostnih dejavnikov, ki jih določa zadevni evrokod;
– opredelitvi nekaterih zahtev za prednapete betonske izdelke.
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EN 13369:2018 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Common rules for precast concrete products". This standard covers: This document specifies the requirements, the basic performance criteria and the Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP) for unreinforced, reinforced and prestressed precast concrete products made of compact light-, normal- and heavyweight concrete according to EN 206 with no appreciable amount of entrapped air other than entrained air. Concrete containing fibres for other than mechanical properties (steel, polymer or other fibres) is also covered. It does not cover prefabricated reinforced components of lightweight aggregate concrete with open structure. It may also be used to specify products for which there is no standard. Not all of the requirements (Clause 4) of this standard are relevant to all precast concrete products. If a specific product standard exists, it takes precedence over this document. The precast concrete products dealt with in this standard are factory produced for building and civil engineering works. This document can also be applied to products manufactured in temporary plants on site if the production is protected against adverse weather conditions and controlled following Clause 6 provisions. The analysis and design of precast concrete products is not within the scope of this document but it does offer, for non-seismic zones, information about: - the choice of partial safety factors defined by the pertinent Eurocode; - the definition of some requirements for prestressed concrete products.
This document specifies the requirements, the basic performance criteria and the Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP) for unreinforced, reinforced and prestressed precast concrete products made of compact light-, normal- and heavyweight concrete according to EN 206 with no appreciable amount of entrapped air other than entrained air. Concrete containing fibres for other than mechanical properties (steel, polymer or other fibres) is also covered. It does not cover prefabricated reinforced components of lightweight aggregate concrete with open structure. It may also be used to specify products for which there is no standard. Not all of the requirements (Clause 4) of this standard are relevant to all precast concrete products. If a specific product standard exists, it takes precedence over this document. The precast concrete products dealt with in this standard are factory produced for building and civil engineering works. This document can also be applied to products manufactured in temporary plants on site if the production is protected against adverse weather conditions and controlled following Clause 6 provisions. The analysis and design of precast concrete products is not within the scope of this document but it does offer, for non-seismic zones, information about: - the choice of partial safety factors defined by the pertinent Eurocode; - the definition of some requirements for prestressed concrete products.
EN 13369:2018 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13369:2018 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13369:2013, EN 13369:2023. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 13369:2018 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011; Standardization Mandates: M/100. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Splošna pravila za montažne betonske izdelkeAllgemeine Regeln für BetonfertigteileRègles communes pour les produits préfabriqués en bétonCommon rules for precast concrete products91.100.30Beton in betonski izdelkiConcrete and concrete productsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13369:2018SIST EN 13369:2018en,fr,de01-maj-2018SIST EN 13369:2018SLOVENSKI
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Concrete cover as regard to corrosion . 35 A.1 Minimum concrete cover for base conditions . 35 A.2 Alternative conditions . 36 Annex B (informative)
Concrete quality control . 37 B.1 Statistical representative values . 37 B.2 Conformity criteria for potential strength . 37 B.3 Direct structural strength . 37 B.4 Indirect structural strength . 37 B.5 Direct assessment of possibly non-conforming units . 38 Annex C (informative)
Reliability considerations . 40 C.1 General . 40 C.2 Reduction based on quality control and reduced tolerances . 40 C.3 Reduction based on using reduced or measured geometrical parameters in design . 40 C.4 Reduction based on assessment of concrete strength in finished structure . 41 C.5 G based on control of self-weight . 41 Annex D (normative)
Inspection schemes . 42 D.1 General . 42 D.2 Equipment inspection . 42 D.3 Materials inspection . 44 D.4 Process inspection . 46 D.5 Finished product inspection . 49 D.6 Switching rules . 49 Annex E (informative)
Assessment of compliance . 51 E.1 General . 51 E.1.1 General remark . 51 E.1.2 Compliance of factory quality system . 51 E.1.3 Compliance of the product . 51 SIST EN 13369:2018
Test of water absorption . 53 F.1 Method . 53 F.2 Sampling . 53 F.3 Materials . 56 F.4 Apparatus . 56 F.5 Preparation . 56 F.6 Procedure. 56 F.7 Results . 57 Annex G (informative)
Shape correlation factor for cores . 58 Annex H (informative)
Measurement of dimensions . 59 H.1 Length, height, width and thickness . 59 H.2 Warp and straightness . 60 H.3 Out of squareness . 60 H.4 Surface characteristics . 60 H.5 Angular deviation lateral bow, camber and sag. 64 Annex I (informative)
Prestressing losses . 65 I.1 General . 65 I.2 Calculation of losses (general method) . 65 I.2.1 Losses before transfer of the prestress force . 65 I.2.2 Loss at transfer of the prestress force . 66 I.2.3 Losses after transfer of the prestressing force . 66 I.2.4 Final prestress loss at infinite time . 66 I.3 Simplified method . 66 Annex J (informative)
Technical documentation . 68 J.1 General . 68 J.2 Product documentation . 68 J.3 Production documentation. 68 J.4 Erection documentation . 69 Annex K (informative)
Properties of indented bars and wire . 70 Annex L (informative)
Resistance to fire: recommendations for the use of EN 1992-1-2 . 71 L.1 Use of tabulated data . 71 L.2 Use of calculation methods . 71 Annex M (informative)
Survey of type testing . 72 SIST EN 13369:2018
Use of reclaimed crushed and recycled coarse aggregates in concrete . 74 N.1 General . 74 N.2 Reclaimed crushed aggregates . 74 N.3 Recycled coarse aggregates (aggregates from external source) assessed by the manufacturer . 74 N.4 Other recycled coarse aggregates . 74 Bibliography . 75
1 As impacted by EN 1992-1-1:2004/AC:2010 and EN 1992-1-1:2004/A1:2014. 2 As impacted by EN 1992-1-2:2004/AC:2008. SIST EN 13369:2018
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[SOURCE: EN 1992-1-1:2004] 3.1.3 concrete family group of concrete compositions for which a reliable relationship between relevant properties is established and documented
[SOURCE: EN 206:2013+A1:2016] 3.1.4 tendon prestressing unit (wire, strand or bar) subjected to pre- or post-tensioning 3.1.5 lightweight concrete concrete with a closed structure and with an oven-dry density of 800 kg/m3 to 2 000 kg/m3 3.1.6 normal weight concrete concrete with an oven-dry density of 2 000 kg/m3 to 2 600 kg/m3 3.1.7 heavyweight concrete concrete with an oven-dry density of more than 2 600 kg/m3 3.1.8 product-type set of representative performance levels or classes of construction product, in relation to its characteristics, produced using a given combination of raw materials or other elements in a specific production process 3.2 Dimensions 3.2.1 principal dimensions length, width, depth or thickness SIST EN 13369:2018
% Cylinder/cube fc,L
MPa X0, XC1 only requirements on fc,L apply. 12/15 XC2, XC3, XC4, XD1, XD2, XF1 35 12/15 a All other exposure conditions (wetting/drying cycles) 50 16/20 b a This value has to be substituted by 0,25.fck if 0,25.fck
· 12 MPa (cylinder); 15 MPa (cube). b This value has to be substituted by 0,35.fck if 0,35.fck
· 16 MPa (cylinder); 20 MPa (cube). Other means than those defined in Table 1 may be employed if the value of the water absorption of the concrete, measured according to the test procedure defined in Annex F, does not exceed 10 % (in relative proportion) of the value of water absorption of the concrete complying with the requirements in Table 2. SIST EN 13369:2018
¶ 85 °C b Wet and cyclic wet — Tmean
¶ 65 °C a Individual values may be 5 °C higher. b When 70 °C < Tmean
¶ 85 °C initial tests shall have demonstrated that the structural strength at 90 d corresponds with normal evolution of hardening with respect to the structural strength obtained at 28 days. For wet and cyclic wet environments, in case of no long term positive experience, the suitability of the higher temperature treatment shall be demonstrated; the following limits may be a basis for this demonstration: for concrete: Na2Oeq content
¶ 3,5 kg/m3, for cement SO3 content
¶ 3,5 % by mass. The above limits for Na2Oeq and SO3 content may be changed in value, or limits on other constituents may be put, according to the res
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La norme EN 13369:2018 établit des règles communes pour les produits en béton préfabriqué, définissant des exigences, des critères de performance fondamentaux et des modalités d'évaluation et de vérification de la constance des performances (AVCP). Cette norme couvre les produits en béton préfabriqué non armés, armés et précontraints, fabriqués à partir de béton léger, normal et lourd conforme à la norme EN 206, tout en excluant les produits contenant une quantité appréciable d'air piégé, à l'exception de l'air entraîné. Il est important de noter que des fibres utilisées pour des propriétés autres que mécaniques sont également prises en compte, ce qui élargit le champ d’application en intégrant divers types de matériaux. Un des points forts de la norme EN 13369:2018 est sa flexibilité. Elle peut être appliquée à des produits pour lesquels aucune norme spécifique n’existe, rendant ainsi la documentation pertinente dans un environnement où l'innovation et la diversité des produits sont essentielles. Cependant, il est crucial de préciser que toutes les exigences énoncées dans le décret ne s'appliquent pas nécessairement à tous les produits en béton préfabriqué. La norme précise également que pour les produits fabriqués dans des usines temporaires sur le chantier, sous certaines conditions de protection contre les intempéries et de contrôle de la production, il est possible de suivre les directives fournies. Cette approche promeut une grande adaptabilité pour les producteurs de béton préfabriqué. Bien que l'analyse et la conception des produits en béton préfabriqué ne soient pas comprises dans le champ d'application de cette norme, elle offre des informations utiles pour les zones non sismiques, notamment concernant le choix des coefficients de sécurité partiels tels que définis par les Eurocodes pertinents, ainsi que certaines définitions pour les produits en béton précontraint. Cette pertinence technique renforce l’utilisation de cette norme dans des projets d'ingénierie civile et de bâtiment modernes. Dans l’ensemble, la norme EN 13369:2018 constitue un cadre complet et adaptable pour les produits en béton préfabriqué, favorisant une standardisation nécessaire à l'optimisation des pratiques industrielles et pour garantir des performances de qualité dans divers contextes d'application.
標準「EN 13369:2018」は、プレキャストコンクリート製品のための共通規則を定めており、主に工業用および土木工事に使用されるこれらの製品の要求事項や基本的な性能基準、及び性能の一貫性の評価と検証を示しています。この標準は、無補強、補強、プレストレスのプレキャストコンクリート製品に適用され、コンパクトな軽量、通常及び重質コンクリートで作られたもので、関与する空気の量が顕著でないものを対象としています。 この文書は、具体的な製品標準が存在しない場合にも製品を指定するために使用できる点が特に重要です。すべての要件（第4条）がすべてのプレキャストコンクリート製品に関連するわけではなく、製品に応じて適用範囲が異なることも、この標準の柔軟性を示しています。 工場で生産されるプレキャストコンクリート製品が対象であり、工期中に悪天候から保護され、規定に基づいて管理されている場合には、現場で生産された製品にも適用可能です。この点は、特に建設の現場において重要な要素です。 また、耐震地域でない場合において、関連するユーロコードによって定義される部分的安全係数の選定や、プレストレスコンクリート製品に関する要求の定義に関する情報も提供されており、設計及び分析の観点からの情報も補完的に提供しています。 このように、「EN 13369:2018」はプレキャストコンクリート製品の生産や評価に関する基準を整え、業界における製品の信頼性と一貫性を向上させる役割を果たしています。商業及び技術的な側面において、非常に関連性の高い標準であると言えるでしょう。
SIST EN 13369:2018 표준은 프리캐스트 콘크리트 제품의 일반 규칙을 규정하고 있으며, 비계획된 구조물 및 건축물에서 사용되는 비철근, 철근 및 프리스트레스트 프리캐스트 콘크리트 제품에 대한 요구 사항, 기본 성능 기준과 성능 일정 및 검증(AVCP)을 정의합니다. 이 표준의 범위는 EN 206에 따라 compact light, normal 및 heavyweight 콘크리트로 만들어진 프리캐스트 콘크리트 제품에 적용됩니다. 특히, 이 문서는 기계적 특성을 위한 섬유를 포함한 콘크리트와 진입 공기 이외의 잡히는 공기가 없는 경우를 다루며, 경량 골재 콘크리트의 범위에는 포함되지 않습니다. 이 표준의 강점은 다양한 종류의 프리캐스트 콘크리트 제품에 대한 명확한 요구사항을 제공한다는 점입니다. 또한, 특정 제품 표준이 존재하는 경우 이 문서보다 우선 적용되므로 유연성을 지니고 있습니다. 이는 건축 및 토목 공작물에 사용되는 공장 생산된 프리캐스트 콘크리트 제품을 다루고 있으며, 현장에서 임시로 생산하는 경우에도 날씨로부터 보호되고 제어되는 생산 조건에 따라 적용될 수 있습니다. SIST EN 13369:2018은 비지진 구역에서 프리캐스트 콘크리트 제품의 설계와 관련하여 부분 안전 계수의 선택 및 프리스트레스트 콘크리트 제품에 대한 일부 요구 사항을 정의하는 정보도 제공합니다. 이로 인해, 공학적 안전성을 높이고, 품질 관리를 용이하게 하며, 프리캐스트 콘크리트 제품의 생산과 사용에 대한 일관성을 유지하는데 기여합니다. 전반적으로, SIST EN 13369:2018 표준은 프리캐스트 콘크리트 제품의 품질과 신뢰성을 보장하기 위한 필수적이고 실용적인 가이드라인을 제공하는 중요한 기준입니다.
Die Norm EN 13369:2018 ist ein umfassendes Dokument, das die allgemeinen Regeln für Vorgefertigte Betonerzeugnisse festlegt. Ihr Anwendungsbereich umfasst unvergütete, vergütete und vorgespannt Produkte aus kompaktem Leicht-, Normal- und Schwerbeton gemäß EN 206, wobei Luft im Beton, abgesehen von der eingebrachten Luft, nur in geringen Mengen vorhanden sein darf. Die Norm schließt auch Beton mit Fasern ein, die nicht mechanischen Eigenschaften dienen, wie Stahl- und Polymerfasern, was ihre Relevanz und Flexibilität unterstreicht. Ein wesentlicher Vorteil dieser Norm ist ihre Möglichkeit, Anforderungen für Produkte zu spezifizieren, für die keine speziellen Normen existieren. Dies fördert die Standardisierung und sorgt dafür, dass die Qualität und Leistung von vorgemischten Bauteilen konsistent bleibt. Es ist allerdings wichtig zu beachten, dass nicht alle Anforderungen (Abschnitt 4) für alle vorgefertigten Betonerzeugnisse zutreffen, was die Anpassungsfähigkeit der Norm weiter hervorhebt. Wo spezifische Produktstandards vorhanden sind, haben diese Vorrang, was zu einer klaren Struktur innerhalb des Normensystems beiträgt. Die in dieser Norm behandelten Produkte werden typischerweise für Bau- und Ingenieurtätigkeiten in Fabriken hergestellt. Interessant ist auch, dass das Dokument auf Produkte anwendbar ist, die in temporären Werken vor Ort gefertigt werden, vorausgesetzt, die Produktion erfolgt unter kontrollierten Bedingungen und ist vor widrigen Wetterverhältnissen geschützt. Obwohl die Norm nicht die Analyse und den Entwurf von vorgefertigten Betonerzeugnissen abdeckt, bietet sie wertvolle Informationen zu Sicherheitsfaktoren gemäß den relevanten Eurocodes, besonders für nicht-seismische Zonen. Zudem werden einige Anforderungen für vorgespannte Betonerzeugnisse definiert, was die Nützlichkeit und Relevanz der Norm in verschiedenen Baukontexten erhöht. Insgesamt stellt die EN 13369:2018 eine wertvolle Grundlage für die Standardisierung von Vorgefertigten Betonerzeugnissen dar und trägt zur Sicherstellung von Qualität und Leistung in der Bauindustrie bei.
The EN 13369:2018 standard plays a critical role in establishing common rules for precast concrete products, ensuring a harmonized approach to the manufacturing and performance assessment of these materials. Its scope is comprehensive, encompassing unreinforced, reinforced, and prestressed precast concrete products made from compact light-, normal-, and heavyweight concrete, while adhering to the guidelines set out in EN 206. Notably, this standard addresses the inclusion of concrete containing fibers intended for purposes other than mechanical properties, thereby expanding its applicability to innovative material compositions. One of the strengths of EN 13369:2018 lies in its clear delineation of the Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP), which is essential for maintaining quality assurance in precast products. This aspect is crucial for manufacturers seeking to demonstrate compliance with performance requirements, instilling confidence among stakeholders regarding product durability and reliability. The standard's relevance is further underscored by its adaptability; it may be utilized for products lacking a specific standard, providing manufacturers with flexibility in certification processes. The guidance provided for partial safety factors, particularly concerning prestressed concrete products in non-seismic areas, highlights the standard’s utility in ensuring that foundational safety considerations are met. Moreover, the document recognizes the significance of controlled manufacturing environments, stipulating provisions for production processes to be shielded from adverse weather conditions, thus assuring consistent quality. This is particularly advantageous for projects involving temporary onsite plants, where specific controls may otherwise be challenging to implement. In summary, EN 13369:2018 serves as an essential framework for the precast concrete industry, offering comprehensive guidelines that enhance product performance, manufacturing quality, and regulatory compliance. Its thorough approach establishes a vital reference for industry practitioners seeking to align with best practices and standards in precast concrete production.
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