EN 846-2:2000
(Main)Methods of test for ancillary components for masonry - Part 2: Determination of bond strength of prefabricated bed joint reinforcement in mortar joints
Methods of test for ancillary components for masonry - Part 2: Determination of bond strength of prefabricated bed joint reinforcement in mortar joints
This European standard specifies a method for determining the bond strength of prefabricated bed joint reinforcement in a masonry specimen made from specified units and mortar. This test method is applicable to designed prefabricated bed joint reinforcement complying with prEN 845-3. The method is not applicable to alternative forms of reinforcement which may be used in masonry, for example bars.
Prüfverfahren für Ergänzungsbauteile für Mauerwerk - Teil 2: Bestimmung der Verbundfestigkeit der vorgefertigten Lagerfugenbewehrung
Diese Europäische Norm legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Verbundsteifigkeit vorgefertigter Lagerfugenbewehrung in einem Mauerwerks- prüfkörper aus spezifizierten Mauersteinen und Mörtel fest. Dieses Prüf- verfahren gilt für vorgefertigte Lagerfugenbewehrungen nach prEN 845-3. Das Prüfverfahren gilt nicht für andere Bewehrungsarten, die im Mauerwerk verwendet werden können, wie z.B. Stäbe.
Méthodes d'essai des composants accessoires de maçonnerie - Partie 2: Détermination de la résistance de l'adhérence des armatures dans les joints
La présente norme européenne spécifie une méthode de détermination de la force de liaison de l'armature préfabriquée de joint d'assise dans une éprouvette de maçonnerie composée d'éléments spécifiés et de mortier. La présente méthode est applicable aux armatures préfabriquées de joint d'assise conformes à l'EN 845-3.Cette méthode ne s'applique pas à d'autres armatures pouvant être utilisées en maçonnerie, par exemple, des barres.
Metode preskušanja dodatnih komponent zidovine - 2. del: Ugotavljanje sprijemne trdnosti montažne armature v naležnih regah
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 15-Feb-2000
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 125 - Masonry
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 125/WG 4 - Test methods
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 23-Jan-2025
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Overview
EN 846-2:2000 (CEN) specifies a method for determining the bond strength of prefabricated bed joint reinforcement embedded in mortar joints within a masonry specimen. The standard covers a laboratory test procedure applied to specimens made from specified units and mortar. It is aimed at verifying the bond performance of designed prefabricated bed joint reinforcement that complies with prEN 845-3. The method is explicitly not applicable to alternative reinforcement forms such as bars.
This standard is intended to support quality control, product development, compliance verification and comparative assessment of bed joint reinforcement in masonry construction.
Key Topics
- Scope and applicability: Test method for prefabricated bed joint reinforcement in mortar joints; applicable to reinforcement complying with prEN 845-3; excludes alternative reinforcement forms (e.g., bars).
- Specimen construction: Test carried out on masonry specimens composed of specified masonry units and mortar to represent typical in-situ conditions.
- Bond strength measurement: Focus on the interface performance between prefabricated reinforcement and surrounding mortar.
- Users and stakeholders: Manufacturers, designers, test laboratories, product certifiers and construction quality controllers.
Keywords: bond strength, bed joint reinforcement, mortar joints, masonry, test method, prefabricated, prEN 845-3, EN 846-2:2000, CEN.
Applications
EN 846-2:2000 provides practical value across several areas:
- Product development and validation: Manufacturers use the method to validate adhesive and geometric properties of prefabricated bed joint reinforcement during R&D and prior to market release.
- Quality control and production checks: Routine or batch testing to ensure consistent bond performance with specified mortar and units.
- Design verification: Designers and specifiers reference bond test results to confirm that reinforcement performance aligns with project requirements and product declarations.
- Independent testing and certification: Accredited test laboratories apply the standard when issuing test reports for compliance, comparison or certification of bed joint reinforcement products.
EN 846-2:2000 helps ensure predictable structural behavior of masonry assemblies that depend on effective bond between reinforcement and mortar joints.
Related Standards
- prEN 845-3 - design and requirements for prefabricated bed joint reinforcement (this EN 846-2 test method applies to products complying with prEN 845-3).
- Other masonry test standards covering unit and mortar properties, workmanship and structural testing may be used in conjunction with EN 846-2:2000 for comprehensive assessment and specification.
By applying EN 846-2:2000, stakeholders gain repeatable, comparative data on bond strength of prefabricated bed joint reinforcement, supporting safer, better-documented masonry solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 846-2:2000 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Methods of test for ancillary components for masonry - Part 2: Determination of bond strength of prefabricated bed joint reinforcement in mortar joints". This standard covers: This European standard specifies a method for determining the bond strength of prefabricated bed joint reinforcement in a masonry specimen made from specified units and mortar. This test method is applicable to designed prefabricated bed joint reinforcement complying with prEN 845-3. The method is not applicable to alternative forms of reinforcement which may be used in masonry, for example bars.
This European standard specifies a method for determining the bond strength of prefabricated bed joint reinforcement in a masonry specimen made from specified units and mortar. This test method is applicable to designed prefabricated bed joint reinforcement complying with prEN 845-3. The method is not applicable to alternative forms of reinforcement which may be used in masonry, for example bars.
EN 846-2:2000 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.060.10 - Walls. Partitions. Facades; 91.080.30 - Masonry. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 846-2:2000 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/116. 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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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2001
Metode preskušanja dodatnih komponent zidovine - 2. del: Ugotavljanje sprijemne
trdnosti montažne armature v naležnih regah
Methods of test for ancillary components for masonry - Part 2: Determination of bond
strength of prefabricated bed joint reinforcement in mortar joints
Prüfverfahren für Ergänzungsbauteile für Mauerwerk - Teil 2: Bestimmung der
Verbundfestigkeit der vorgefertigten Lagerfugenbewehrung
Méthodes d'essai des composants accessoires de maçonnerie - Partie 2: Détermination
de la résistance de l'adhérence des armatures dans les joints
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 846-2:2000
ICS:
91.080.30 Zidane konstrukcije Masonry
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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