What is BS EN 15435 - concrete shuttering blocks properties and performance about?
Shuttering blocks are used to form walls and partitions when filled with concrete or mortar. BS EN 15435 is a European Standard that discusses precast concrete products.
BS EN 15435 specifies the properties, performance, and test methods of factory-made, non-load bearing hollow concrete shuttering blocks made from normal weight or lightweight aggregates or a combination of both.
Note: Concrete shuttering blocks rely on a concrete or mortar infill for their structural performance and are not intended to be used unfilled.
Note: BS EN 15435 does not cover masonry units covered in EN 771-3.
Who is BS EN 15435 - concrete shuttering blocks properties and performance for?
BS EN 15435 on concrete shuttering blocks properties and performance is useful for:
- The construction industry
- Manufacturers of concrete and concrete products
- Product designers / innovation teams
- Quality control personnel
- Builders / real estate developers / architects
- Civil / construction / building engineers
- Contractors
- Compliance teams
Why should you use BS EN 15435 - concrete shuttering blocks properties and performance?
Concrete shuttering blocks can be processed quickly and easily, have tongue and groove joints and result in smooth, closed, very fine-grained visible surfaces. Shuttering blocks may include vertical or horizontal interlocking features and factory-installed supplementary insulation.
BS EN 15435 provides guidance on requirements, raw materials, and concrete, dangerous substances, geometric properties, reaction to fire, mechanical strength, acoustic properties, thermal properties, and durability of concrete shuttering blocks. Additional marking, evaluation of conformity, and density are also specified in BS EN 15435.
As a manufacturer of precast concrete products such as concrete shuttering blocks, complying with BS EN 15435 helps you to demonstrate the performance and quality of your products, ensuring that they are fit for their intended use.