PREN 15037-4 : DRAFT 2009

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements
  4.1 Material requirements
  4.2 Production requirements
  4.3 Finished product requirements
5 Test methods
  5.1 Measuring of dimensions
  5.2 Mechanical strength
  5.3 Compressive resistance test
  5.4 Thermal conductivity
  5.5 Thermal resistance of the floor system
6 Evaluation of conformity
  6.1 General
  6.2 Initial type tests
  6.3 Factory production control
7 Marking
8 Technical documentation
Annex A (normative) - Sampling for initial type testing and
        for independent testing of consignments
  A.1 General
  A.2 Sampling procedure
Annex B (normative) - Factory production control
Annex C (normative) - Gravity loading tests
  C.1 Test rig
  C.2 Procedure
  C.3 Test report
Annex D (normative) - Calibration of punching-bending testing
        machine
  D.1 Sample
  D.2 Procedure
  D.3 Validity
Annex E (normative) - Compliance criteria for punching-bending
        strength
Annex F (informative) - Calculation assumptions for calculating
        the thermal resistance of floors
Annex ZA (informative) - Clauses of this European Standard
         addressing the provisions of the EU Construction
         Products Directive
  ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics
  ZA.2 Procedure for attestation of conformity of EPS
       blocks for beam-and-block floor systems
  ZA.3 CE marking and labelling
Bibliography

Describes the requirements and the basic performance criteria for blocks made in expanded polystyrene (EPS), used in conjunction with precast concrete beams in compliance with EN 15037-1, with or without cast-in-situ concrete for the construction of beam-and-block floor systems.