SIST EN 12600:2004
(Main)Glass in building - Pendulum test - Impact test method and classification for flat glass
Glass in building - Pendulum test - Impact test method and classification for flat glass
This European Standard specifies a pendulum impact test method for single flat panes of glass for use in buildings. The test is intended to classify flat glass products in three principal classes by performance under impact and by mode of breakage.
This standard does not specify requirements for applications, nor does it specify requirements for durability.
Glas im Bauwesen - Pendelschlagversuch - Verfahren für die Stoßprüfung und die Klassifizierung von Flachglas
Diese Europäische Norm legt ein Pendelschlag-Prüfverfahren für einzelne plane Glasscheiben für den Gebrauch im Bauwesen fest. Der Test sieht eine Klassifizierung von Flachglas-Produkten in drei Hauptgruppen über ihr Verhalten bei Stoßbeanspruchung und ihr Bruchverhalten vor.
Diese Norm legt weder Anforderungen für Anwendungen noch die Anforderungen an die Dauerhaftigkeit fest.
Verre dans la construction - Essai au pendule - Méthode d'essai d'impact et classification du verre plat
La présente Norme européenne spécifie une méthode d'essai à l'impact d'un pendule pour des vitres plates individuelles dans la construction. L'essai est destiné à classer les produits de verre plat en trois classes principales en termes de comportement à l'impact et de mode de cassure.
La présente norme ne spécifie ni exigences relatives aux applications, ni exigences relatives à la durabilité.
Steklo v stavbah – Preskus z nihalom – Preskusna metoda z udarcem in klasifikacija ravnega stekla
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Aug-2004
- Technical Committee
- STV - Steklo, svetloba in razsvetljava v gradbeništvu
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Sep-2004
- Due Date
- 01-Sep-2004
- Completion Date
- 01-Sep-2004
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Overview
EN 12600:2002 - "Glass in building – Pendulum test – Impact test method and classification for flat glass" (CEN) specifies a standardized pendulum impact test for single flat panes used in buildings. The method classifies flat glass products into three principal classes by performance under impact and by mode of breakage, enabling consistent assessment of person‑impact safety. The standard is a test method only; it does not set application or durability requirements.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Test purpose: Classify flat glass by impact energy absorption and breakage behaviour (mode of breakage).
- Test pieces: Single panes representative of normal production. Required test-piece dimensions: 876 ± 2 mm (width) × 1 938 ± 2 mm (height). Four identical pieces are tested at each drop height (more for asymmetric materials).
- Impactor assembly: Dual-tyre pendulum impactor with total mass (50 ± 0.1) kg, tyres typically 3.50‑R8 type; suspended on a steel cable to swing and strike the test pane.
- Main/clamping frame: Rigid steel frame with specified internal dimensions (internal width 847 ± 5 mm, internal height 1 910 ± 5 mm) and rubber sealing strips in the clamping frame (20 ± 2 mm wide, 10 ± 1 mm thick, hardness 60 ± 5 IRHD).
- Calibration: Test rigs must be calibrated per Annex B to ensure energy transfer consistency between laboratories.
- Acceptance criteria / mode of breakage: Two principal break outcomes are defined:
- a) Numerous cracks but containment sufficient to prevent a 76 mm sphere passing with a maximum force of 25 N (see Annex A), and limits on detached particle mass (total and largest single particle equivalents expressed in mm² of original piece).
- b) Disintegration: limits on the total mass of the 10 largest crack‑free particles collected after impact (mass equivalents in mm²).
- Test reporting: Detailed results, calibration data and the observed mode of breakage are recorded to support classification.
Applications and who uses it
EN 12600 is used to:
- Support safety performance claims for flat glass in internal partitions, doors, balustrades, facades and other building situations where human impact is a concern.
- Provide consistent test evidence for manufacturers, independent testing laboratories, architects, façade engineers, specifiers, and building authorities evaluating glazing safety.
- Feed into product technical files, CE marking processes where applicable, and project specifications that reference impact performance.
Related standards
Normative references cited in EN 12600 include key glass standards used to define glass types and properties:
- EN 572-1 / EN 572-2 / EN 572-3 (basic soda lime silicate glass)
- EN 12150-1 (thermally toughened glass)
- EN 1863-1 (heat strengthened glass)
- EN 12337-1 (chemically strengthened glass)
- EN ISO 12543-1 (laminated glass)
Keywords: EN 12600, pendulum test, impact test, flat glass, classification, safety glass, test rig calibration, drop height, mode of breakage.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 12600:2004 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Glass in building - Pendulum test - Impact test method and classification for flat glass". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies a pendulum impact test method for single flat panes of glass for use in buildings. The test is intended to classify flat glass products in three principal classes by performance under impact and by mode of breakage. This standard does not specify requirements for applications, nor does it specify requirements for durability.
This European Standard specifies a pendulum impact test method for single flat panes of glass for use in buildings. The test is intended to classify flat glass products in three principal classes by performance under impact and by mode of breakage. This standard does not specify requirements for applications, nor does it specify requirements for durability.
SIST EN 12600:2004 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 81.040.20 - Glass in building. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 12600:2004 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/101, M/108, M/135. 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.Steklo v stavbah – Preskus z nihalom – Preskusna metoda z udarcem in klasifikacija ravnega steklaGlas im Bauwesen - Pendelschlagversuch - Verfahren für die Stoßprüfung und die Klassifizierung von FlachglasVerre dans la construction - Essai au pendule - Méthode d'essai d'impact et classification du verre platGlass in building - Pendulum test - Impact test method and classification for flat glass81.040.20Steklo v gradbeništvuGlass in buildingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12600:2002SIST EN 12600:2004en01-september-2004SIST EN 12600:2004SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12600November 2002ICS 81.040.20; 91.100.99English versionGlass in building - Pendulum test - Impact test method andclassification for flat glassVerre dans la construction - Essai au pendule - Méthoded'essai d'impact et classification du verre platGlas im Bauwesen - Pendelschlagversuch - Verfahren fürdie Stoßprüfung und die Klassifizierung von FlachglasThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 10 August 2002.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2002 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 12600:2002 ESIST EN 12600:2004
Sphere penetration test.17A.1Probe assembly.17A.2Operation.17Annex B (normative)
Calibration of the test rig.19B.1Calibration procedure .19B.2Calibration report.19B.3Reference calibration curve.19B.4 Calibration frequency.21Annex C (normative)
Terms and definitions of glass types.23C.1Terms and definitions.22C.1.1annealed glass (see EN 572-1).23C.1.2thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety glass (see EN 12150-1).23C.1.3heat strengthened soda lime silicate glass (see EN 1863-1).23C.1.4chemically strengthened soda lime silicate glass (see EN 12337-1).23C.1.5laminated safety glass (see EN ISO 12543-1).23C.1.6wired glass (see EN 572-1).24C.1.7polished wired glass (see EN 572-3).24C.1.8film backed annealed glass.24Annex D (informative)
Example of a test rig.25SIST EN 12600:2004
of cutting and piercing injuries to persons;-the containment characteristics of the material.SIST EN 12600:2004
(847 ± 5) mm;-internal height: (1 910 ± 5) mmEach part of the clamping frame shall be fitted with a strip of rubber. The rubber strips shall be the only element incontact with the test piece and shall be (20 ± 2) mm wide and (10 ± 1) mm thick and have a hardness of(60 ± 5) IRHD in accordance with ISO 48.NOTEIt is recommended to use polychloroprene or a similar material.5.1.1.4 Impactor (see Figures 5 and 6)Impactor consisting of two pneumatic tyres, Tyre 3.50-R8 4PR 1) in accordance with ISO 4251-1, with roundsection and flat longitudinal tread. The tyres shall be fitted to the rims of the wheels that carry two steel weights ofequal mass. The weights shall be dimensioned so that the total mass of the impactor is (50 ± 0,1) kg.NOTEAn example of the impactor, using steel with a density of 7 830 kg/m³, is shown in Figure 5.5.1.1.5 Suspension system (see Figure 2)The impactor shall be suspended by means of a steel cable of 5 mm in diameter conforming to ISO 2408, from abracket attached above the head of the main frame. The bracket shall be rigid to ensure that the point ofsuspension remains stationary during the test and shall be positioned to permit the impactor to strike the centre ofthe test piece.At the highest drop height the angle between the taut suspension cable and the bracket shall not be less than 14°from the horizontal.When the impactor is hanging freely, at rest, the distance between the fully inflated tyres and the surface of the testpiece shall not exceed 15 mm and shall not be less than 5 mm (see Figure 2; D) and the centre line of the impactorshall be within 50 mm radially from the centre of the test piece.
1) Tyre 3.50-R8 4PR manufactured by Vredestein can be used for the pendulum test. It can be obtained from Vredestein BV,Ingenieur Schiffstraat 370, NL - 7547 RD Enschede, Nederland or Vredestein GmbH, August-Horch-Strasse 7, D - 56070Koblenz, Deutschland.The above tyre does not mean that CEN is recommending the use of this particular tyre. Equivalent tyres may be used as longas it is demonstrated that equivalent results will be obtained.SIST EN 12600:2004
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SIST EN 12600:2004 is a comprehensive European standard that outlines a pendulum impact test method specifically designed for single flat panes of glass intended for use in building applications. The scope of this standard is crucial as it provides a structured approach to classifying flat glass products based on their performance during impact and the mode of breakage. By emphasizing three principal classification categories, the standard effectively differentiates products according to their impact resistance, ensuring appropriate material selection in building design. One of the strengths of SIST EN 12600:2004 is its methodological rigor, which allows for a uniform testing process across various flat glass products. This standardization is essential for manufacturers, architects, and builders who require consistent and reliable data when assessing the safety and suitability of glass in construction projects. Additionally, the focus on impact testing highlights the importance of safety in building design, providing a basis for evaluating how different types of glass will perform in real-world scenarios where they may encounter force or impact. Moreover, the relevance of this standard extends beyond the immediate performance metrics, as it facilitates clearer communication between stakeholders in the construction industry. By classifying glass products according to standardized impact resistance, architects and builders can make informed decisions when selecting materials, thereby enhancing overall building safety. While SIST EN 12600:2004 does not extend to requirements for applications or durability, its focused approach on impact testing ensures that the classification of flat glass products remains a critical element in the building regulatory framework. This strength allows the standard to serve as a foundational reference for future developments in glass safety standards and related products within the building sector, reinforcing its long-term relevance in the industry.
SIST EN 12600:2004は、建物に使用される単一平面ガラスのためのペンデュラム衝撃試験方法を規定した欧州標準です。この標準は、平面ガラス製品を衝撃下での性能および破損方式に基づいて主に三つのクラスに分類するための試験を意図しています。この標準の強みは、平面ガラスの衝撃に対する耐性を定量的に評価できる点にあります。 この試験方法により、ガラスが実際にどのように破損するかを詳細に分析し、建物の安全性を高めるための基準となります。平面ガラス製品の性能を明確に示すことができるため、設計者や施工業者にとって非常に重要な情報源となります。また、建材としてのガラスの品質保証にも寄与し、消費者の信頼を得ることができます。 ただし、この標準は適用要件や耐久性に関する条件を規定していないことは留意するべき点です。したがって、ガラス製品の使用に際しては、他の標準と組み合わせて適用する必要があります。このようにSIST EN 12600:2004は、特に平面ガラスの衝撃試験に関する重要な役割を果たしており、建築業界における標準化の進展を示しています。
SIST EN 12600:2004 표준은 건축용 유리의 충격 테스트 방법 및 분류에 관한 중요한 기준을 제공합니다. 이 표준의 주요 범위는 건물에서 사용될 평면 유리의 충격 시험을 위한 진자 시험 방법을 규정하며, 이를 통해 평면 유리 제품을 성능 및 파손 모드에 따라 세 가지 주요 등급으로 분류하게 됩니다. 이 표준의 강점 중 하나는 유리의 충격 저항 능력을 객관적으로 평가할 수 있는 일관된 시험 방법을 제공한다는 점입니다. 이러한 표준화된 테스트 방법은 건축업계에서 유리 제품의 안전성을 확실히 할 수 있는 기반을 마련해 줍니다. 또한, SIST EN 12600:2004는 유리를 사용하는 다양한 프로젝트에서 품질 관리를 강화할 수 있도록 하여, 공공의 안전을 보장하는 데 기여합니다. 그러나 이 표준은 특정 응용 분야에 대한 요구 사항이나 내구성에 대한 규정을 포함하지 않기에, 사용자가 유리 제품을 선택할 때 추가적인 정보를 고려해야 합니다. 그럼에도 불구하고, SIST EN 12600:2004는 건축 유리의 분야에서 중요한 역할을 하며, 평면 유리에 관한 안전 기준을 확립하는 데서 큰 의의를 가집니다. 결론적으로, SIST EN 12600:2004 표준은 유리 제품의 충격 성능을 체계적으로 평가하고 분류하기 위한 필수적인 기준으로, 유리 산업에서 그의 중요성은 시간이 지나도 변하지 않을 것입니다.
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