• I.S. EN 14933:2007

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    THERMAL INSULATION AND LIGHT WEIGHT FILL PRODUCTS FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS - FACTORY MADE PRODUCTS OF EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE (EPS) - SPECIFICATION

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    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2007

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms, definitions, symbols, units and abbreviated terms
      3.1 Terms and definitions
      3.2 Symbols, units and abbreviated terms
    4 Requirements
      4.1 General
      4.2 For all applications
      4.3 For specific applications
    5 Test methods
      5.1 Sampling
      5.2 Conditioning
      5.3 Testing
    6 Designation code
    7 Evaluation of conformity
    8 Marking and labelling
    Annex A (normative) - Determination of the declared values of
            thermal resistance and thermal conductivity
            A.1 Introduction
            A.2 Input data
            A.3 Declared values
                A.3.1 General
                A.3.2 Case where thermal resistance and thermal
                      conductivity are declared
                A.3.3 Case where thermal resistance alone is declared
    Annex B (normative) - Factory production control
            B.1 Testing frequencies
            B.2 Indirect testing
                B.2.1 General
                B.2.2 Compressive stress at 10% deformation
                B.2.3 Thermal conductivity
    Annex C (normative) - Product classification
    Annex D (normative) - Determination of behaviour under cyclic
            square-wave load
            D.1 Scope
            D.2 Definitions
            D.3 Principle
            D.4 Testing equipment
                D.4.1 Cutting tool
                D.4.2 Length measuring equipment
                D.4.3 Steel plate
                D.4.4 Measuring gauges
                D.4.5 Apparatus
            D.5 Test specimens
                D.5.1 Dimensions of test specimens
                D.5.2 Number of test specimens
                D.5.3 Conditioning of test specimens
            D.6 Procedure
                D.6.1 Test conditions
                D.6.2 Test procedure
            D.7 Calculation and expression of results
            D.8 Accuracy of measurement
            D.9 Test report
    Annex E (informative) - Additional properties
            E.1 General
            E.2 Compressive modulus of elasticity
            E.3 Determination of shear strength
            E.4 Long-term compressive behaviour
            E.5 Water vapour diffusion resistance factor
            E.6 Additional information
    Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European
             Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive
             89/106/EEC, EU Construction Products Directive
             ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics
             ZA.2 Procedures for attestation of conformity of expanded
                  polystyrene products
                  ZA.2.1 Systems of attestation of conformity
                  ZA.2.2 EC certificate and declaration of conformity
             ZA.3 CE Marking and labelling
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    Describes the requirements for factory made products of expanded polystyrene which are used for frost insulation of roads, railways, trafficked areas, light weight fill for reduction of horizontal and vertical earth pressure and other civil engineering applications.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Current
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