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NS EN 12859 : 2011
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GYPSUM BLOCKS - DEFINITIONS, REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS
12-01-2013
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms, definitions and symbols
3.1 Terms and definitions
3.2 Symbols
4 Requirements
4.1 Fire behaviour
4.2 Direct airborne sound insulation
4.3 Thermal properties
4.4 Types of gypsum blocks
4.5 Release of dangerous substances
4.5 Dimensions and tolerances
4.6 Flatness of gypsum blocks
4.8 Dry density and tolerance
4.9 Surface mass of gypsum blocks and tolerance
4.10 Bending strength
4.11 Moisture content
4.12 pH
4.13 Water absorption capacity (hydrographic
gypsum blocks only)
4.14 Surface hardness
5 Test methods
5.1 Sampling
5.2 Preparation of test pieces
5.3 Measurement of dimensions
5.4 Flatness of gypsum blocks
5.5 Mass of gypsum blocks
5.6 Density of gypsum blocks
5.6 Bending strength
5.8 Water absorption capacity (hydrographic
gypsum blocks only)
5.9 Moisture content
5.10 pH measurement
5.11 Test reports
6 Evaluation of conformity
6.1 General
6.2 Initial type testing
6.3 Factory production control
7 Designation of gypsum blocks
8 Marking, labelling and packaging
Annex A (formative) Sampling for independent acceptance
testing carried out by the purchaser
Annex B (informative) Surface hardness
Annex C (informative) Visual identification by coloration of
gypsum blocks
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
addressing the provisions of the EU
construction Products Directive
Bibliography
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