PD CEN/TR 14862:2004

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 References
3 Terms and definitions
4 The role of full-scale testing
  4.1 Design using existing calculation models
  4.2 Design assisted by testing
5 Specification of full-scale testing requirements
6 Objectives
  6.1 Option or requirement in initial type testing
  6.2 Part of production control
  6.3 Further type testing
  6.4 Technical questions to be clarified
7 Planning
  7.1 Groups in the product family
  7.2 Sampling techniques
  7.3 Accompanying tests
8 Interpretation based on prior knowledge
Annex A (informative) Statistic determination of resistance model
        A.1 Statistical background
            A.1.1 Introduction
            A.1.2 Procedure for initial type testing
            A.1.3 Observed principal result of the procedure
            A.1.4 Procedure for additional testing during
                  production
        A.2 Case study of "design assisted by testing"
            A.2.1 Test data
            A.2.2 Resistance models
            A.2.3 Determination of characteristic values and
                  design values
            A.2.4 Determination of declared values
            A.2.5 Comments on the test plan and the data
                  interpretation
Annex B (informative) Provisions for full-scale testing in
        CEN/TC 229 product standards
        B.1 General
        B.2 Provisions
            B.2.1 Objectives
            B.2.2 Specification and selection of specimens
            B.2.3 Loading conditions
            B.2.4 Measurements
            B.2.5 Test frequency
            B.2.6 Statistical evaluation
            B.2.7 Test report
            B.2.8 Consequences

Provides guidelines on how full-scale tests may be incorporated in product standards as a tool to reduce uncertainties in resistance models. It also gives guidelines to designers setting up a proper test programme as part of the initial design of a component.