Background of the Eurocode programme
Status and field of application of Eurocodes
National Standards implementing Eurocodes
Links between Eurocodes and harmonised technical
specifications (ENs and ETAs) for products
Additional information specific to EN 1996-2
National annex for EN 1996-2
1 General
1.1 Scope of Part 2 of Eurocode 6
1.2 Normative references
1.3 Assumptions
1.4 Distinction between principles and application
rules
1.5 Definitions
1.5.1 General
1.5.2 Terms and definitions relating to
communication of design
1.5.3 Terms relating to climatic factors and
exposure conditions
1.5.4 Term relating to masonry units
1.5.5 Other terms
1.6 Symbols
2 Design Considerations
2.1 Factors affecting the durability of masonry
2.1.1 General
2.1.2 Classification of environmental conditions
2.1.2.1 Micro conditions of exposure
2.1.2.2 Climatic factors (macro conditions
of exposure)
2.1.3 Aggressive chemical environments
2.2 Selection of materials
2.2.1 General
2.2.2 Masonry units
2.2.3 Masonry mortar and concrete infill
2.2.3.1 General
2.2.3.2 Selection of factory made masonry
mortar and concrete infill
2.2.3.3 Selection of site-made masonry mortar
and concrete infill
2.2.4 Ancillary components and reinforcement
2.3 Masonry
2.3.1 Detailing
2.3.2 Joint finishes
2.3.3 Masonry movement
2.3.4 Movement joints
2.3.4.1 General
2.3.4.2 Spacing of movement joints
2.3.5 Permissible deviations
2.3.6 Resistance to moisture penetration through
external walls
3 Execution
3.1 General
3.2 Acceptance, handling and storage of materials
3.2.1 General
3.2.2 Reinforcement and prestressing materials
3.3 Preparation of materials
3.3.1 Site-made mortars and concrete infill
3.3.1.1 General
3.3.1.2 Chloride content
3.3.1.3 Strength of mortar and concrete infill
3.3.1.4 Admixtures and additions
3.3.1.5 Gauging
3.3.1.6 Mixing method and mixing time
3.3.1.7 Workable life of mortars and
concrete infill containing cement
3.3.1.8 Mixing in cold weather
3.3.2 Factory made mortars, pre-batched mortars,
pre-mixed lime sand mortars and ready mixed
concrete infill
3.4 Permissible deviations
3.5 Execution of masonry
3.5.1 General
3.5.2 Laying masonary units
3.5.3 Pointing and jointing for masonry other
than thin layer masonry
3.5.3.1 Pointing
3.5.3.2 Jointing
3.5.4 Incorporation of damp proof course membranes
3.5.5 Movement joints
3.5.6 Incorporation of thermal insulation materials
3.5.7 Cleaning facing masonry
3.6 Curing and protective procedures during execution
3.6.1 General
3.6.2 Protection against rain
3.6.3 Protection against freeze/thaw cycling
3.6.4 Protection against effects of low humidity
3.6.5 Protection against mechanical damage
3.6.6 Construction height of masonry
ANNEX A (informative) Classification of micro conditions
of exposure of completed masonry
A.1 Classification
A.2 Exposure to wetting
ANNEX B (informative) Acceptable specifications of masonry
units and mortar for durable masonry
in various exposure conditions
B.1 Selection of masonry units and mortar
ANNEX C (informative) Selection of material and corrosion
protection specifications for
ancillary components according to
exposure class
C.1 Exposure classes
C.2 Selection of materials