BS EN 12811-3:2002

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Typical test procedures
   4.1 Basis
   4.2 Types of tests
5 General requirements for load testing
6 Testing of materials
   6.1 General
   6.2 Sampling
   6.3 Test methods
7 Testing of configurations and components
   7.1 General
   7.2 Tests to determine load bearing capacity,
       stiffness, and looseness
   7.3 Repeated loading
   7.4 Vibration tests
   7.5 Impact tests
8 Testing of system configurations
9 Documentation of test results
   9.1 General
   9.2 Content of test report
   9.3 Detailed instructions to the content
10 Evaluation of load bearing capacity, stiffness from testing
   metallic configurations and components
   10.1 General
   10.2 Approximation functions
   10.3 Dissipation of energy
   10.4 The ultimate value of the resistance r[a][u,i]
   10.5 The partial safety factor gamma[R2] depending
        upon the ductility
   10.6 Adjustment of the ultimate values r[a][u,i] to
        r[b][u,i] depending on deviations of the dimensions
        of the cross section
   10.7 Adjustment of the ultimate values r[b][u,i] to
        r[c][u,i] depending on the material properties
   10.8 Statistical determination of the basic characteristic
        value of the resistance R[k,b]
   10.9 Determination of the nominal characteristic value
        of the resistance R[k,nom]
   10.10 Evaluation of looseness, stiffness
Annex A (informative) Example for the determination of an
        approximation function, of the quotient q[theta]
        for the dissipation of energy and of the partial
        safety factor gamma [R2]
        A.1 Basis
        A.2 Approximation functions
        A.3 Dissipation of energy
        A.4 Partial safety factor gamma [R2]
Annex B (informative) Example for the statistical evaluation
        of test results and determination of the nominal
        characteristic value of the resistance
        B.1 Basis
        B.2 Calculations
Annex C (informative) Example for the evaluation of stiffness
        C.1 Basis
        C.2 Comparison of the averaged stiffnesses in positive
            C [pp] and negative C [mm] load
        C.3 Resulting stiffness
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Specifies rules for load testing, documentation and evaluation of test results in the field of non mechanical temporary work items.

This European Standard specifies rules for load testing, documentation and evaluation of test results in the field of non mechanical temporary work items.

NOTE This standard is provided for use by all working groups of CEN/TC53 as a basis for standards which include testing. While this standard provides general rules, it is anticipated that where special requirements are necessary, they will be specified in the individual standard, for example the details of the test procedure.