Specification For Masonry Units: BSI Standards Publication

BS EN 771-4:2011+A1:2015
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Specification for masonry units

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Part 4: Autoclaved aerated concrete

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masonry units
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BS EN 771-4:2011+A1:2015 BRITISH STANDARD
National foreword
This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 771-4:2011+A1:2015.
It supersedes BS EN 771-4:2011, which is withdrawn.
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indicated in the text by tags. Tags indicating changes to CEN text carry
the number of the CEN amendment. For example, text altered by
CEN amendment A1 is indicated by .
EN 771-4:2011 is a “harmonized” European Standard and fully takes into
account the requirements of the European Commission mandate M116,
Masonry and related products, given under the EU Construction Products
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Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 305/2011).

EN 771-4 was the subject of transitional arrangements agreed under
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the Commission mandate. In the UK, the corresponding national

standard was:
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— BS 6073-1:1981, Precast concrete masonry units — Part 1:

Specification for precast concrete masonry units;
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which was withdrawn in 2005.
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The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted by Technical
Committee B/519, Masonry and associated testing, to Subcommittee
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B/519/1, Masonry units.

A list of organizations represented on this subcommittee can be
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obtained on request to its secretary.

EN 771-4 specifies the characteristics and performance requirements for
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autoclaved aerated concrete masonry units available throughout the

CEN member countries. It aims to do so in product performance terms,
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avoiding as far as possible prescriptive requirements but permitting

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all the traditional designations of autoclaved aerated units available

throughout Europe. The concept of the declared value has been
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introduced. This is the value for the various properties referred to in this
standard that the manufacturer claims for the product. There are other
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notable differences to which the national annex refers, in particular the

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strength, manufactured autoclaved aerated concrete masonry units are
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designated either Category I or Category II.

The UK National Annex NA to this standard provides an informative
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commentary on the differences between EN 771-4 and BS 6073-1.

Nothing in this annex should be construed as specifying requirements
other than those contained in the normative parts of this European
Standard.
Masonry units conforming to this standard need to be CE marked in
accordance with the procedures in Annex ZA. The significance of the
CE marking is that the product manufacturer claims compliance with
the “harmonized” requirements given in the normative text of the
product standard. These relate to the essential requirements of the EU
Construction Products Regulation. Not all product characteristics need
necessarily be given on the CE marking, but those product characteristics
covered by regulations in force in each EU Member State, where the
manufacturer intends that the product will be used, do need to be stated.

BRITISH STANDARD BS EN 771-4:2011+A1:2015
It cannot be assumed that the declared value of a performance

characteristic given for a masonry unit conforming to one part of EN 771
can be directly compared with the same performance characteristic for a
masonry unit conforming to another part of EN 771.
This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions
of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.
© The British Standards Institution 2016.
Published by BSI Standards Limited 2016
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Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from

legal obligations.
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This British Standard was published under the authority of the Standards
Policy and Strategy Committee on 31 October 2011.
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Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication

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31 March 2016 Implementation of CEN amendment A1:2015.

National Foreword and National Annex NA
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 771-4:2011+A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM August 2015
ICS 91.100.30 Supersedes EN 771-4:2011
English Version
Specification for masonry units - Part 4: Autoclaved aerated

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concrete masonry units

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This European Standard was approved by CEN on 17 March 2011 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 11 January 2015.
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CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
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This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same
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Contents Page
European foreword .............................................................................................................................................4

1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................5
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................5
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3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................6

4 Materials and manufacture ...................................................................................................................8
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4.1 General ....................................................................................................................................................8

4.2 Materials of manufacture ......................................................................................................................8
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5 Requirements for AAC masonry units ................................................................................................8

5.1 General ....................................................................................................................................................8
5.2 Dimensions and tolerances ..................................................................................................................8
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5.2.1 Dimensions .............................................................................................................................................8

5.2.2 Tolerances ..............................................................................................................................................9
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5.3 Configuration ...................................................................................................................................... 10

5.4 Density ................................................................................................................................................. 11
5.4.1 Gross dry density ............................................................................................................................... 11
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5.4.2 Net dry density .................................................................................................................................... 11

5.4.3 Limit deviations................................................................................................................................... 12
5.5 Compressive strength ........................................................................................................................ 12
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5.6 Thermal properties ............................................................................................................................. 12

5.7 Durability ............................................................................................................................................. 12
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5.8 Moisture movement ............................................................................................................................ 13

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5.9 Water vapour permeability ................................................................................................................. 13

5.10 Water absorption ................................................................................................................................ 13
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5.11 Reaction to fire .................................................................................................................................... 13

5.12 Shear bond strength ........................................................................................................................... 13
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5.12.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 13

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5.12.3 Declaration based on tests ................................................................................................................ 14
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5.13 Flexural bond strength ....................................................................................................................... 14

5.14 Dangerous substances ...................................................................................................................... 14
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6 Description, designation and classification of AAC masonry units ............................................. 14

6.1 Description and designation ............................................................................................................. 14
6.2 Classification....................................................................................................................................... 15
7 Marking ................................................................................................................................................ 15
8 !Assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP)" .................................. 15
8.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 15
8.2 Product type determination ............................................................................................................... 16
8.3 Factory production control ................................................................................................................ 17
8.3.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 17
8.3.2 Testing and measuring equipment ................................................................................................... 17
8.3.3 Production equipment ........................................................................................................................ 17
8.3.4 Raw materials ...................................................................................................................................... 17
8.3.5 Production process ............................................................................................................................ 17
8.3.6 Finished product testing .................................................................................................................... 18
8.3.7 Statistical techniques ......................................................................................................................... 18
8.3.8 Marking and stock control of products ............................................................................................ 18
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8.3.9 Traceability ........................................................................................................................................... 18

8.3.10 Nonconforming products ................................................................................................................... 18
Annex A (normative) !Sampling for product type determination test and for independent
testing of consignments" ................................................................................................................ 19
A.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 19
A.2 Sampling procedure for an assessment of product compliance ................................................... 19
A.2.1 Random sampling ............................................................................................................................... 19
A.2.2 Representative sampling .................................................................................................................... 19
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A.2.3 Dividing the sample ............................................................................................................................. 20

A.2.4 Number of masonry units required for testing ................................................................................. 20
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Annex B (normative) Cutting schemes ........................................................................................................... 21

B.1 Cutting scheme for producing cubes or prisms from AAC masonry units in order to
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determine the dry density ................................................................................................................... 21

B.2 Cutting scheme for producing cubes from AAC masonry units in order to determine
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compressive strength ......................................................................................................................... 22

Annex C (informative) Guidance on FPC frequencies................................................................................... 23
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Annex ZA (informative) !Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the
EU Construction Products Regulation" ........................................................................................ 25
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ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics ................................................................................................... 25

ZA.2 Procedure(s) for AVCP of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete masonry units ...................................... 26
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ZA.2.1 System(s) of AVCP .............................................................................................................................. 26

ZA.2.2 Declaration of performance (DoP) ..................................................................................................... 28
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ZA.3 CE marking and labelling.................................................................................................................... 32

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European foreword
This document (EN 771-4:2011+A1:2015) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 125
“Masonry”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by February 2016, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by May 2017.
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Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
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This document supersedes !EN 771-4:2011".
This document includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 2015-01-11.

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!This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association and supports basic requirements for construction works of the EU
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Construction Products Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 305/2011).

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EN 771, Specification for masonry units consists of:

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— Part 1: Clay masonry units

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— Part 3: Aggregate concrete masonry units (Dense and light weight aggregates)
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— Part 4: Autoclaved aerated concrete masonry units

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— Part 5: Manufactured stone masonry units
— Part 6: Natural stone masonry units
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance requirements of autoclaved aerated
concrete (AAC) masonry units for which the main intended uses are different types of load bearing and non-
load bearing applications in all forms of walling including single leaf, cavity, partitions, retaining, basement and
general use below ground level, including walling for fire protection, thermal insulation, sound insulation and
the fabric of chimneys (excluding chimney flue units).
!This European Standard includes AAC masonry units with an incorporated insulation not exposed to fire,
and masonry units of an overall rectangular parallelepiped shape, specially shaped and accessory units. AAC
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masonry units may consist of layers of different densities where not all of the layers are loadbearing."
!It provides for the assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP) of the product to this
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The marking requirement for products covered by this European Standard is included."
This European Standard does not cover the requirements for storey height panels, flue linings and masonry
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units with an incorporated thermal insulation material bonded to the faces of the unit susceptible to be
exposed to fire. It does not specify standard sizes for autoclaved aerated concrete units nor standard work
dimensions and angles of specially shaped and accessory units. It does not give permissible deviations for
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specially shaped and accessory units. It does not cover products intended for use as a damp proof course or
the lining of a chimney.
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2 Normative references
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The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
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references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
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document (including any amendments) applies.

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EN 680, Determination of the drying shrinkage of autoclaved aerated concrete
EN 772-1:2011, Methods of test for masonry units ― Part 1: Determination of compressive strength
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EN 772-11, Methods of test for masonry units ― Part 11: Determination of water absorption of aggregate
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concrete, autoclaved aerated concrete, manufactured stone and natural stone masonry units due to capillary
action and the initial rate of water absorption of clay masonry units
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EN 772-13, Methods of test for masonry units ― Part 13: Determination of net and gross dry density of
masonry units (except for natural stone)
EN 772-16:2011, Methods of test for masonry units ― Part 16: Determination of dimensions
EN 772-20, Methods of test for masonry units ― Part 20: Determination of flatness of faces of aggregate
concrete, manufactured stone and natural stone masonry units
EN 1052-2, Methods of test for masonry ― Part 2: Determination of flexural strength
EN 1052-3, Methods of test for masonry ― Part 3: Determination of initial shear strength
EN 1745, Masonry and masonry products ― Methods for determining thermal properties
EN 13501-1, Fire classification of construction products and building elements — Part 1: Classification using
data from reaction to fire tests
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vapour transmission properties (ISO 12572:2001)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
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masonry unit
preformed component intended for use in masonry construction
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!autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) masonry unit
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masonry unit manufactured from hydraulic binders such as cement and/or lime, combined with siliceous
based fine material, cell generating material and water and cured with high pressure steam in autoclaves
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Note 1 to entry: AAC masonry units may be provided with recesses, tongued and grooved jointing systems and other
interlocking features and different hollow forms such as units with a ‘U’ shape or with vertical or rectangular perforation."
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co-ordinating size
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size of the co-ordinating space allocated to a masonry unit including allowances for joints and tolerances
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size of masonry unit specified for its manufacture, to which the actual size conforms within permissible
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actual size
size of a masonry unit as measured
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regular shaped masonry unit
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masonry unit which is not a rectangular parallelepiped
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accessory unit
masonry unit which is shaped to provide a particular function
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interlocking features
shaped matched projections and indentations on masonry units, e.g. tongue and groove systems
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hole
formed void which may or may not pass completely through a masonry unit
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vertical perforation
formed void which passes completely through a masonry unit perpendicular to the bed face
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horizontal perforation
formed void which passes completely through a masonry unit parallel to the bed faces
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cell
formed void which does not pass through a masonry unit
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recess
depression or indentation in one or more surfaces of a masonry unit (e.g. mortar pocket, rendering keyway)
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3.15
griphole
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hole in a masonry unit to enable it to be more readily grasped and lifted by hand or by machine
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declared value
value that a manufacturer is confident of achieving, bearing in mind the precision of test and variability of the
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manufacturing process
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Category I masonry units

units with a declared compressive strength with a probability of failure to reach it not exceeding 5 %
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units not intended to comply with the level of confidence of Category I units
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normalised compressive strength of masonry units
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compressive strength of masonry units converted to the air dry compressive strength of an equivalent 100 mm
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mean compressive strength of masonry units
arithmetic mean of the compressive strengths of masonry units
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characteristic compressive strength of masonry units
compressive strength corresponding to a 5 % fractile of the compressive strength
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product group
products from one manufacturer having common values for one or more characteristics
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consignment
shipment from the supplier
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4 Materials and manufacture
4.1 General
AAC masonry units shall be manufactured using hydraulic binders such as cement and/or lime combined with
fine siliceous based material, cell-generating material and water and cured with high pressure steam in
autoclaves.
!NOTE The raw materials are mixed together and cast into moulds where the mix is allowed to rise and set into cakes.
After this part of the process, the cake is cut into the required sizes of masonry units and cured in autoclaves."
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4.2 Materials of manufacture
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The following materials of manufacture combined with additives and agents where appropriate, may be used
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— siliceous based material;
— cement;
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— lime;
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— water;
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— cell-generating material.
Other materials may also be included in the manufacturing process.

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The requirements and properties specified in this standard shall be defined in terms of test methods and other
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It should be noted that the test methods are not always applicable to specially shaped and accessory units
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The conformity criteria given in the following subclauses relate to !product type determination" (see 8.2)
and, when relevant, to consignment testing (see Annex A). For the compressive strength of Category I units
use a 50 % fractile (p = 0,50) for mean values or 5 % fractile (p = 0,05) for characteristic values and a
confidence level of 95 %.
For production evaluation the manufacturer shall define the conformity criteria in the factory production control
documentation, see 8.3.
5.2 Dimensions and tolerances
5.2.1 Dimensions
The manufactured dimensions of an AAC masonry unit shall be declared in mm for length, width and height, in
that order.
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Figure 1 — Dimensions and surfaces
They shall be given in terms of work size.

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AAC masonry units shall be sampled in accordance with Annex A and tested in accordance with EN 772-16.
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The deviation of the measured dimensions from the declared dimensions shall not exceed the value given in
Table 2. The declared dimensions shall not exceed the value given in Table 1.
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Table 1 — Maximum dimensions for AAC masonry units

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Dimensions in millimetres
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Width 600
Height 1 000
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5.2.2 Tolerances
5.2.2.1 Permissible deviations for regular shaped units
The permissible deviations for individual masonry units shall be as given in Table 2 for mortar specified in
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Table 2 — Limit deviations for regular shaped units (in millimetres)
AAC units for erection with joints made of:

General purpose and Thin layer mortar
Dimensions
lightweight mortar
GPLM TLMA TLMB
Length +3
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Width ±3 ±2 ± 1,5
Flatness of bed faces No requirement No requirement ≤ 1,0
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NOTE Closer tolerances may be declared by the manufacturer for one or more dimensions.
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When AAC masonry units category TLMB, intended for use with thin layer mortar, are sampled in accordance
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with Annex A and tested in accordance with EN 772-20, the deviation from flatness of the bed faces shall not
exceed the values given in Table 2.
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with Annex A and tested in accordance with EN 772-16:2011 by procedure f), the deviation from plane
parallelism shall not exceed the values given in Table 2.
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5.3 Configuration
For plain regular shaped units it is not necessary to specify the shape. For other units, the geometry of the unit
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and the volume, direction and shape of perforation and holes shall be declared using definitions in Clause 3 or
by reference to a drawing.
NOTE AAC masonry units are generally used in conjunction with general purpose, thin layer and lightweight mortars.
The following are commonly employed:
a) Mortar joints between plain rectangular shaped AAC masonry units;
b) Tongued and grooved jointing systems using tongued and grooved AAC masonry units;
c) Mortar joints between profiled AAC masonry units where the profile is designed to accommodate mortar.
When relevant to the uses for which the unit is put on the market, the configuration shall be declared.
The declaration may be made by reference to one or another of the groups defined in EN 1996-1-1 or
EN 1996-1-2 and/or it may include one or more items such as those in the following list, as relevant:
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— shape and features, including the direction of perforations (by means of a drawing or illustration, when
relevant);
— volume of all formed voids as a percentage of the length × width × height of the unit;
— volume of the largest of any formed voids as a percentage of the length × width × height of the unit;
— volume of grip holes as a percentage of the length × width × height of the unit;
— thickness of webs;
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— thickness of shells;
— combined thickness of webs and shells from face to face;

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— area of voids on a bed face as a percentage of the length × width of the unit.
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When conformity with these configuration requirements cannot be assessed by visual inspection, masonry
units shall be sampled in accordance with A.2, measured in accordance with EN 772-16 and the values
calculated.
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The gross dry density of an AAC masonry unit shall be declared in kg/m3. For all plain regular shaped
masonry units, the mean gross dry density of AAC masonry units shall be determined in accordance with
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— loading;
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— fire resistance.
In addition, the manufacturer may declare the minimum and maximum individual values of gross dry density.
5.4.2 Net dry density
When relevant to the uses for which AAC units are put on the market, the manufacturer shall declare the net
dry density of AAC masonry unit in kg/m3. For units other than plain regular shaped units, the mean net dry
density of AAC masonry units shall be determined in accordance with EN 772-13 from units sampled in
accordance with Annex A. When not using whole masonry units, these shall be prepared in accordance with
Annex B.
!NOTE The net density of AAC masonry units is normally less than 1 000 kg/m3."
In addition, the manufacturer may declare the minimum and maximum individual values of net dry density.
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5.4.3 Limit deviations
The limit deviation of the measured dry density from the declared dry density shall not exceed ± 50 kg/m3.
NOTE Closer deviations may be declared.
5.5 Compressive strength
The strength of the masonry units in compression shall be declared in N/mm 2 by the manufacturer and shall
not be less than 1,5 N/mm2 !for loadbearing masonry" (declared value — for definition, see 3.16). It shall
be expressed as one of:
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The manufacturer shall also declare the normalised compressive strength when relevant. EN 772-1 gives
instructions on how to convert the declared compressive strength into the normalised compressive strength.
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!In addition, the manufacturer shall declare whether the autoclaved aerated concrete masonry unit is
Category I or Category II (see ZA.2). If AAC masonry units are sampled from a consignment in accordance
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with Annex A and tested in accordance with EN 772-1 the compressive strength shall not be less than the
declared value and no individual masonry unit measured within the test sample shall have a compressive
strength of less than 80 % of the mean declared value or 90 % of the characteristic declared value. When
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condition in accordance with EN 772-1:2011, Annex A."
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When not using whole masonry units, refer to B.2 for the cutting scheme. The dimensions of such specimens
shall be declared.
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When relevant to the uses for which the unit is put on the market and in all cases for units intended to be used
in elements subject to thermal requirements, the manufacturer shall provide the mean λ10,dry,unit-value and the
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provided.
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Additionally another fractile may be provided. In such cases both the additional fractile and the corresponding
λ10,dry,unit-value shall be given.
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When autoclaved aerated concrete masonry units are sampled in accordance with Annex A and tested in
accordance with EN 1745 following the model provided, the λ-value of the specified number of autoclaved
aerated concrete masonry units shall not be greater than the λ-value provided.
When relevant to the uses for which the units are put on the market, the value of the specific heat capacity of
the units given in EN 1745 may be provided.
5.7 Durability
When relevant to the uses for which the units are put on the market, the manufacturer shall evaluate and
declare the freeze/thaw resistance of the units by reference to the provisions valid in the intended place of use
of the units until an appropriate European Standard is available.
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5.8 Moisture movement
When relevant to the uses for which the unit is put on the market and in all cases for units intended to be used
in elements subject to structural requirements, the shrinkage of AAC masonry units shall be determined in
accordance with EN 680 from units sampled in accordance with Annex A.
5.9 Water vapour permeability
When relevant to the uses for which the masonry unit is put on the market and in all cases for units intended
to be used in external elements, the manufacturer shall provide information on the water vapour permeability
through the water vapour diffusion coefficient tabulated values given in EN 1745 or determined in accordance
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When relevant to the uses for which the unit is !placed" on the market and for all units intended to be
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used in external elements with exposed face, the maximum water absorption of masonry units at times of
10 min, 30 min and 90 min shall be declared by the manufacturer. If sampled in accordance with Annex A and
tested in accordance with EN 772-11 the results shall be less than those declared by the manufacturer. The
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homogeneously distributed organic materials shall be classified in accordance with EN 13501-1 and the
appropriate reaction to fire class declared.
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combustible masonry units containing not more than a mass or volume fraction of 1,0 % (whichever is the more onerous)
of homogeneously distributed organic materials are classified as reaction to fire Class A1 without testing.
5.12 Shear bond strength
5.12.1 General
For autoclaved aerated concrete masonry units intended to be used in elements subjected to structural
requirements, the bond strength of the unit in combination with mortar shall be declared in terms of the
characteristic initial shear strength in accordance with EN 1052-3. The declaration may be made either on the
basis of fixed values as in 5.12.2 below, or tests as in 5.12.3 below. The manufacturer shall declare whether
the value of bond strength has been obtained from the fixed values or from test.
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5.12.2 Declaration based on fixed values
When no declaration is made in accordance with 5.12.2, the characteristic initial shear strength of the unit in
combination with mortar may be declared by reference to EN 998-2:2010, Annex C.
5.12.3 Declaration based on tests
The characteristic initial shear strength of the unit in combination with one or more specific mortars in
accordance with EN 998-2 may be declared based on tests on masonry units sampled in accordance with
Annex A and tested in accordance with EN 1052-3. The characteristic initial shear strength shall not be less
than the declared value.
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When relevant for the intended place of use and the intended application, the flexural bond strength of units
and mortar shall be declared. The declaration shall give the characteristic flexural strength of the masonry
either in the plane of failure perpendicular to the bed joints or the plane of failure parallel to the bed joints or
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both, as relevant together with the mortar specification for which the declaration is valid.
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When autoclaved aerated concrete masonry units are sampled in accordance with Annex A and tested in
accordance with EN 1052-2, the characteristic flexural strength shall not be less than the value declared.
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National regulations on dangerous substances may require verification and declaration on release, and
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6.1 Description and designation
The description and designation of the AAC masonry unit shall comprise at least the following:
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a) the number and date of issue of this European Standard;
b) manufactured dimensions and tolerances for use with general purpose, thin layer or lightweight mortars
(see 5.2);
c) configuration including shape and features and if the unit is Group 1 structural (see 5.3);
d) compressive strength (see 5.5);
e) dry density (see 5.4).
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When relevant to the uses for which the unit is placed on the market, the manufacturer may include the
description and designation of any of the following:
f) material related properties;
g) shape related properties;
h) durability;
i) intended use;
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Specification of the properties of units may be given by reference to classification systems provided those
systems are based only on single properties included in this standard and do not themselves constitute a
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barrier to trade.
This does not remove the requirement that all manufacturers claiming compliance with this standard shall
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The particulars below shall be clearly marked on one of the following: the units, the packaging, the delivery
note or any certificate supplied with the masonry units.
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b) Date of manufacture (this item is optional);
c) Means of identifying the masonry units and relating them to their description and designation.
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8 !Assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP)"
8.1 General
!The manufacturer shall demonstrate compliance of this product with the requirements of this European
Standard and with the declared performance for the product properties by carrying out both:
— product type determination (see 8.2), which can be physical testing, calculation, reference to tabulated
values or combinations of these methods;
— factory production control (see 8.3).
Alternative methods of test to the reference methods in this European Standard may be adopted except for
the product type determination tests and in case of dispute, provided that these alternative methods satisfy the
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a) a relationship can be shown to exist between the results from the test and those from alternative test;
b) a safe relationship can be demonstrated when using the alternative method compared to the reference
methods and
c) the information on which the relationship is based is available for inspection."
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After completion of the development of a new product type and before placing on the market, appropriate
product type determination tests shall be carried out to confirm that the achieved properties of the product
meet the requirements of this standard and the performance of the characteristics to be declared for it by the
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manufacturer.
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Whenever a major change in the source, blend, or nature of raw materials occurs, or when there is a change
in processing conditions, leading to what the manufacturer considers will constitute a new product type being
produced, the appropriate product type determination shall be repeated.
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question.
In the product type determination process a manufacturer may take in consideration already existing results.
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manufacturer or a research, technology & development service provider) to justify his own declaration of
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performance regarding a product that is manufactured according to the same design and with raw materials,
constituents and manufacturing methods of the same kind, provided that permission is given by the owner of
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selected from the following list relevant to the manufacturer’s declaration for the product types intended use.
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— Dimensions;
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— Compressive strength;
— Moisture movement;
— Thermal properties;
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— Bond strength;
— Water vapour permeability;
— Water absorption;
— Reaction to fire;
— Durability.
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The results of the type tests shall be recorded.
NOTE For the performance characteristics to be determined in order to address the Declaration of Performance and
CE marking provisions, see Table ZA.1."
8.3 Factory production control
8.3.1 General
The manufacturer shall establish, document and maintain a factory production control system to enable
continuing conformity with this European Standard and the declared !performance of the characteristics"
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The factory production control system may consist of procedures related to the process only (full process
control and consequently no finished product testing, i.e. 8.3.6 does not apply), to finished products only
(consequently no process control, i.e. 8.3.5 does not apply) or any combination of both. Consequently
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conformity criteria depend on the individual factory production procedures.
As appropriate, the responsibility, authority and interrelation of all personnel who manage, perform and verify
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The factory production control system shall describe the control procedure of production, the regular checks
by the manufacturer and his testing, depending on the combination of the procedures related to process
control and/or finished product testing. Controls and tests may include the characteristics of raw materials and
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finished products, the procedure of production, the production equipment or the production machines, the test
equipment or the testing instruments and the marking of the product.
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failure to reach the declared compressive strength is not exceeding 5 % corresponding to 95 % confidence
level.
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All relevant weighing, measuring and testing equipment, that has an influence on the declared values, shall be
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8.3.3 Production equipment
When the factory production control system includes process control procedures all production equipment,
that forms part of these procedures and has an influence on the declared values, shall be regularly inspected.
8.3.4 Raw materials
As appropriate, the manufacturer shall define the acceptance criteria of raw materials and the procedures
operated to ensure that these are met.
8.3.5 Production process
As appropriate, the relevant features of the production processes shall be defined giving the frequency of the
manufacturer’s checks together with the required criteria. Actions to be taken when the criteria are not
achieved shall be specified by the manufacturer.
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8.3.6 Finished product testing
As appropriate, the factory production control system shall incorporate a sampling plan and the frequency of
testing of the finished product. The results of sampling and testing shall be recorded.
The sample shall be representative of the production.
Guidance on testing frequencies for the characteristics of the finished products is given in Table C.1. The
guidance should only be used if no better information is available.
Depending on the corrective measure nonconformities may result in higher frequencies of testing than the
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of statistical techniques, by attributes or by variables, to verify the product characteristics and to determine if
the production conforms to the compliance criteria and the product conforms to the declared values.
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NOTE One method of satisfying this conformity criterion is to use the approach given in ISO 12491.
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As appropriate, systems of traceability shall be given in the factory production control system.
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!The procedure for dealing with nonconforming products shall be documented. Products that do not
conform with the requirements or the performance of the product type shall be segregated and marked
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Annex A
(normative)
!Sampling for product type determination test and for independent

testing of consignments"
A.1 General
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!This sampling procedure shall apply for product type determination tests and in the event that there is a
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requirement for an assessment of product compliance.
Only those characteristics declared by the manufacturer shall be assessed by this procedure.
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For independent testing, representatives of all parties shall have the opportunity to be present at the time of
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sampling.
The number of units required to determine compliance with the specification shall be sampled from a
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consignment of up to 20 m3 or part thereof (see Table A.1).
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party inspection of their assessment and verification of constancy of performance procedures are not normally subjected
to independent testing of consignments after delivery."
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Whenever possible, the random sampling method shall be used, in which every masonry unit in the
consignment has an equal chance of being selected for the sample. The appropriate number of masonry units
shall be selected at random from positions throughout the consignment without any consideration being given
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to the quality of those selected except that units damaged in transit shall not be selected.
NOTE In practice, random sampling is normally only convenient either when the AAC masonry units forming the
consignment are being moved in a loose (unpacked) form from one place to another or when they have been split into a
large number of small stacks, e.g. on scaffolding awaiting laying.
A.2.2 Representative sampling
A.2.2.1 General
When random sampling is impracticable or not convenient, e.g. when the masonry units form a large stack or
stacks with ready access to only a limited number of units, a representative sampling procedure shall be used.

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A.2.2.2 Sampling from a stack
The consignment shall be divided into at least six real or imaginary sections, each of a similar size. An equal
number of not more than four AAC masonry units shall be selected at random from within each section in
order to give the required number without any consideration being given to the quality of those selected
except that units damaged in transit shall not be selected.
NOTE It will be necessary to remove some sections of the stack or stacks in order to gain access to masonry units
within the body of such stacks when taking samples.
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At least six packs shall be selected at random from the consignment. From each pack an equal number of not
more than four AAC masonry units shall be sampled at random in order to give the required number without
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any consideration being given to the quality of those selected except that units damaged in transit shall not be
selected.
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together and then divided by taking masonry units at random from within the total sample to form each
successive sub-sample.
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Table A.1 — Number of units required for a test

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Dimensions 5.2 EN 772-16 6

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Flatness of bed faces 5.2.2.2 EN 772-20 3

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Gross dry density 5.4 EN 772-13 6

Net dry density 5.4 EN 772-13 6
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Compressive strength 5.5 EN 772-1 6

Moisture Movement 5.8 EN 680 3
Water absorption 5.10 EN 772-11 3
Type I Type II
Bond strength 5.12 EN 1052-3
specimen specimen
Procedure A 27 18
Procedure B 18 12
number of units needed
Flexural bond strength 5.13 EN 1052-2
for 5 wallettes
a If appropriate, e.g. when the units are not affected by a test procedure the same units may be used for different
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Annex B
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Cutting schemes
B.1 Cutting scheme for producing cubes or prisms from AAC masonry units in order
to determine the dry density
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Figure B.2 — Cutting scheme for prisms
The specimens shall be taken uniformly from the surface at the middle of the masonry unit in the direction of
rise (see Figure B.1).
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The minimum dimension of the cube or cylinder specimens (Figure B.1) should be 100 mm. In the case of
prisms (Figure B.2), the minimum dimension should be 50 mm.
NOTE If the minimum dimensions cannot be obtained, different dimensions and/or shapes may be agreed.
B.2 Cutting scheme for producing cubes from AAC masonry units in order to
determine compressive strength
The cutting scheme for producing cubes from AAC masonry units in order to determine compressive strength
is as shown in Figure B.1.
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Annex C
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Guidance on FPC frequencies
Table C.1 — Checking of finished products
Frequency of checking by the

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manufacturer for a product group
Dimensions Conformity with the declared EN 772-16 — 6 units/week of production or

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permissible dimensional — As given in the FPC documentation
deviations determined by
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Configuration Conformity with the declared — Shell thickness and — 6 units at appropriate time intervals or
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EN 772-16 — As given in the FPC documentation
— Holes according to
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Flatness of Conformity with the declared EN 772-20 — 3 units/week of production or
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bed facesb value and the deviation

— As given in the FPC documentation
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bed facesb determined by EN 771-4
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Gross dry Conformity with the declared EN 772-13 — 6 units/week of production or

density gross dry density and the
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Compressive Conformity with the declared EN 772-1 — At least 6 units/week of production or

strength compressive strength as
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Durability Conformity with the declared Reference to the provisions — Once a year or
freeze/thaw resistance valid in the intended place of
according to EN 771-4 use of the units — As given in the FPC documentation
Flatness of Conformity with the flatness of EN 772-20 — As given in the FPC documentation
surfaces surfaces declared according
to EN 771-4
Thermal Conformity with declared EN 1745 — Once a year or
conductivitya value
Bond Conformity with declared EN 1052-2 — As given in the FPC documentation
strengtha value
EN 1052-3
Water Conformity with the declared EN 772-11 — As given in the FPC documentation
absorptiona water absorption coefficient
according to EN 771-4
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Frequency of checking by the

Subject Purpose of checking Reference method
manufacturer for a product group
Water vapour Conformity with declared EN ISO 12572 — Once a year or

permeabilitya value — As given in the FPC documentation
Reaction to Conformity with declared EN 13501-1 — Every 5 years or
firea value
Moisture Conformity with declared EN 680 — Once a year or
movementa moisture movement according
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basis of, for example, a tabulated value. When the declared value is from a tabulated value no testing is required. In
these cases certification can be based on evidence that the tables are being used correctly.
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b Applies only where units are intended to be used with thin layer mortar.
The tests should be carried out in accordance with the reference methods mentioned in the standard or by applying
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alternative test methods with a proven correlation or a safe relationship to the reference methods.
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ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics

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This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate M/116 (as amended) Masonry and related
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products given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association.
If this European standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU), the clauses of this
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standard, shown in this annex, are considered to meet the provisions of the relevant mandate, under the
Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011.
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This annex deals with the CE marking of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete masonry units intended for the uses
indicated in Table ZA.1 and shows the relevant clauses applicable.
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This annex has the same scope as in Clause 1 of this standard related to the aspects covered by the mandate
and is defined by Table ZA.1.
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Table ZA.1 — Relevant clauses for autoclaved aerated concrete units in masonry walls, columns and
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Dimensions and dimensional 5.2.1 Dimensions None Declared values, in mm, and
tolerances (for units intended to be tolerance category
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Configuration (for units intended to 5.3. Configuration None Declared configuration as
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be used in elements subject to illustrated or described

structural requirements)
Compressive strength (for units 5.5 Compressive strength None Declared value, in N/mm2 (with
intended to be used in elements indication of mean or
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Dimensional stability (for units 5.8 Moisture movement None Declared value of moisture
intended to be used in elements movement, in mm/m
subject to structural requirements)
Bond strength (for units intended to 5.12 Shear bond strength None Fixed value; or
be used in elements subject to
structural requirements) Declared value of initial shear
strength, in N/mm2
5.13 Flexural bond strength None Declared valuea

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Intended use: In masonry walls, columns and partitions
Clauses in this European Regulatory
Essential Characteristics Standard related to essential levels and/or Notes
characteristics classes
Reaction to fire (for units intended to 5.11 Reaction to fire Euroclass A1 Declared reaction to fire Class
be used in elements subject to fire to F A1 to F
requirements)
Water absorption (for units intended 5.10 Water absorption None Declared coefficient of water
to be used in damp proof courses or absorption g/(m2 × s0.5)
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Water vapour permeability (for units 5.9 Water vapour None Declared coefficient
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end use conditions)/ [Density and in kg/m3 and tolerance
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elements subject to acoustic None
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Thermal resistance/ [Density and 5.6 Thermal properties None Declared value of thermal
configuration] (for units intended to conductivity in W/mK and the
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In this case, manufacturers placing their products on the market of these MS are not obliged to determine nor
declare the performance of their products with regard to these essential characteristics and the option “No
performance determined” (NPD) in the information accompanying the CE marking and in the declaration of
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performance (see ZA.3) may be used for those essential characteristics.
ZA.2 Procedure(s) for AVCP of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete masonry units
ZA.2.1 System(s) of AVCP
The AVCP system(s) of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete masonry units indicated in Table ZA.1. established by
EC Decision 97/740/EC of 14.10.1997 as amended by the Commission Decision 2001/596/EC of 8 January
2001 published in the OJEU as L209 (page 33) of 2.8.2001 is shown in Table ZA.2 for the indicated intended
use(s) and relevant level(s) or class(es) of performance.
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Table ZA.2 — System(s) of AVCP
Regulatory levels
Product(s) Intended use(s) AVCP system(s)
and/or classes
Masonry Units. Category I In walls, columns and partitions – 2+
Masonry Units. Category II In walls, columns and partitions – 4
System 2+: See Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011 (CPR) Annex V, 1.3 including certification of the factory
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Table ZA.3.1 and Table ZA.3.2 resulting from application of the clauses of this or other European Standard
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indicated therein. The content of tasks of the notified body shall be limited to those essential characteristics as
provided for, if any, in Annex III of the relevant mandate and to those that the manufacturer intends to declare.
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Table ZA.3.1 — Assignment of AVCP tasks for Category I AAC masonry units (system 2+)
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Documentation of the FPC.
Parameters related to essential

characteristics of Table ZA.1,
relevant for the declared intended
use, namely
Continuous surveillance, assessment and Compressive strength 8.3
approval of FPC.
Dimensional stability
Bond strength
Documentation of the FPC.

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Table ZA.3.2 — Assignment of AVCP tasks for Category II AAC masonry units (system 4)
Tasks Content of the task AVCP clauses to apply

Tasks for the Factory production control Parameters related to essential
manufacturer (FPC) characteristics of Table ZA.1
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relevant for the declared
intended use
Determination of the product Essential characteristics of
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type calculation, tabulated 8.2

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ZA.2.2 Declaration of performance (DoP)
ZA.2.2.1 General
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The manufacturer draws up the DoP and affixes the CE marking on the basis of the different AVCP systems
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set out in Annex V of the Regulation (EU) No 305/2011:
In case of products under system 2+

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— the determination of the product-type on the basis of type testing (including sampling), type calculation,
tabulated values or descriptive documentation of the product; the factory production control and the
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testing of samples taken at the factory according to the prescribed test plan, carried out by the
manufacturer; and
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— the certificate of conformity of the factory production control, issued by the notified production control
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— the determination by the manufacturer of the product-type on the basis of type testing, type calculation,
tabulated values or descriptive documentation of the product.
ZA.2.2.2 Content
The model of the DoP is provided in Annex III of the Regulation (EU) No 305/2011.
According to this Regulation, the DoP shall contain, in particular, the following information:
— the reference of the product-type for which the declaration of performance has been drawn up;
— the AVCP system or systems of the construction product, as set out in Annex V of the CPR;
— the reference number and date of issue of the harmonized standard which has been used for the
assessment of each essential characteristic;
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— where applicable, the reference number of the Specific Technical Documentation used and the
requirements with which the manufacturer claims the product complies.
The DoP shall in addition contain:
(a) the intended use or uses for the construction product, in accordance with the applicable harmonized
technical specification;
(b) the list of essential characteristics, as determined in the harmonized technical specification for the
declared intended use or uses;
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(c) the performance of at least one of the essential characteristics of the construction product, relevant for
the declared intended use or uses;
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(d) where applicable, the performance of the construction product, by levels or classes, or in a description, if
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the Commission determination regarding those essential characteristics for which the manufacturer shall
declare the performance of the product when it is placed on the market or the Commission determination
regarding threshold levels for the performance in relation to the essential characteristics to be declared;
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(e) the performance of those essential characteristics of the construction product which are related to the
intended use or uses, taking into consideration the provisions in relation to the intended use or uses
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where the manufacturer intends the product to be made available on the market;
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(f) for the listed essential characteristics for which no performance is declared, the letters “NPD” (No
Performance Determined).
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ZA.2.2.3.2 Example A
DECLARATION OF PERFORMANCE – Example using system 2+
No. 1234
1. Unique identification code of the product-type:
123ABC345
2. Intended use:
Load bearing and non-load bearing applications in all forms of walling

including single leaf, cavity, partitions, retaining and basements

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3. Manufacturer:
Any Co Ltd
Production Plant A
Any Street 1
1234 Anywhere
Tel: +321234 Email: anyone@ anywhere.co
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Gross dry bulk density, mean, kg/m3 600
Form and shape Solid with Groove & tongue, & gripholes
Grip hole overall cross section AL of bed face, % From 0 % to 5 %
Thermal conductivity, W/(mK) λ10dry (P = 50%): 0,14
Durability NPD
7. The performance of the product identified above is in conformity with the declared performance.
This declaration of performance is issued in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 under the
sole responsibility of the manufacturer identified above.
Signed for and on behalf of the manufacturer:
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Anywhere 01.07.2013 J Smith ( )
(Place and date of issue) (Name )
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DECLARATION OF PERFORMANCE – Example using system 4
No. 12345
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length, mm 200–500
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Compressive Strength unit category II
Mean compressive strength N/mm2 3,0
Dimensional stability (shrinkage), mm/m NPD
Shear bond strength for thin layer mortar, N/mm2 0,3 (Tabulated value according to EN 998-2)
Reaction to fire Euroclass A1
Water absorption, g/m2s0,5 NPD
Water vapour diffusion coefficient μ 5/10 (Tabulated value according to EN 1745)

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Durability (freeze-thaw resistance) NPD
Gross dry bulk density, mean, kg/m3 500
Form and shape Solid
Thermal conductivity, W/(mK) λ10dry (P = 50%): 0,12
Durability NPD
7. The performance of the product identified above is in conformity the declared performance.
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The CE marking symbol shall be in accordance with the general principles set out in Article 30 of Regulation
(EC) No 765/2008 and shall be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly:
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— to the accompanying documents.
The CE marking shall be followed by:
— the last two digits of the year in which it was first affixed;
— the name and the registered address of the manufacturer, or the identifying mark allowing identification of
the name and address of the manufacturer easily and without any ambiguity;
— the unique identification code of the product-type;
— the reference number of the declaration of performance [see example of DoP];
— the level or class of the performance declared;
— the reference to the harmonized technical specification applied;
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— the identification number of the notified body [only for products under system 2+];
— the intended use as laid down in the harmonized technical specification applied.
The CE marking shall be affixed before the construction product is placed on the market. It may be followed
by a pictogram or any other mark notably indicating a special risk or use.
Figure ZA.1 and Figure ZA.2 give examples of CE marking for AAC masonry units:
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AnyCo Ltd, PO Box 21, B-1050, Brussels, Belgium Name and the registered address of the
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Water vapour diffusion coefficient: Fixed Value 5/10
Gross density: xxx kg/m3
Thermal conductivity: xx W/mK (λ10,dry)
Durability: Use in protected environment.
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CE marking, consisting of the “CE”-symbol
AnyCo Ltd, PO Box 21, B-1050, Brussels, Belgium Name and the registered address of the
manufacturer, or identifying mark
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[3] ISO 12491, Statistical methods for quality control of building materials and components
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[4] 96/603/EC: Commission Decision of 4 October 1996 establishing the list of products belonging to
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[5] 2000/605/EC: Commission Decision of 26 September 2000 amending Decision 96/603/EC

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available in EN 771-4.
throughout
manufactured, traded
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traditional designations of AAC masonry units available throughout

Europe.
and usedSuch
even
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Europe. Such units
of the will
though
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manufactured, traded
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in EN 771-4.
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claims for the
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for the various properties the manufacturer claims for the product.
NA.3 Normative references (see EN 771-4:2011, Clause 2)
for the various properties the manufacturer claims for the product.
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include a wide(see ofClause
rangeEN 2) that
771-4:2011,
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compressive strength.
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The general definitions (see in
“masonry units” ENEN771-4:2011, Clause
771-4 has replaced 3) of
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(see
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ENand
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771‑4:2011+A1:2015,
definitions
“bricks” (see
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and “blocks” EN
EN
in in
BSEN771-4:2011,
Clause
771-4:2011,
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The general term “masonry units” 771-4 has the use

The
the
In
The general
terms
the term “masonry
“bricks”“masonry
and
UK “Aircrete”
general term units”
“blocks”
describes in EN 771-4
in product
the
units” BSEN
in 6073-1. has replaced
replaced
in addition
771-4 has the
to thethe use of
term
use of
the terms
terms “bricks”
“bricks”
“autoclaved
the and
aerated “blocks”(AAC).
concrete”
and “blocks” in BS
in BS 6073-1.
6073-1.
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In the UK “Aircrete” describes the product in addition to the term

In
In the
the UK
UK “Aircrete”
“autoclaved aerated describes
“Aircrete” concrete”the
describes product
product in
(AAC).
the in addition
addition to
to the
the term
term
“autoclaved aerated concrete” (AAC).
NA.5 Requirements for AAC masonry units
“autoclaved aerated concrete” (AAC).
NA.5 Requirements for AAC
(see EN 771-4:2011, masonry
Clause 5) units
NA.5
NA.5 Requirements
Requirements for
(see EN 771-4:2011,AAC masonry
Clause
for AAC 5)
masonry units
units
NA.5.1 (see EN 771-4:2011,
771-4:2011,
General (see Clause
771‑4:2011+A1:2015, 5)
Clause5.1)
EN 771-4:2011, 5) Clause 5)
NA.5.1 General
As (see EN
in BS 6073-1, EN 771-4:2011,
771-4 requires 5.1)
that the product requirements and
NA.5.1
NA.5.1 General
properties(see EN 771-4:2011, 5.1)
771‑4:2011+A1:2015,
771-4:2011, 5.1)
As in BS 6073-1, EN 771-4 requires thatwith
are specified in accordance 5.1)
test methods
the product or other and
requirements
procedure
As contained in theaccordance
standard. with
As in
in BS
BS 6073-1,
properties are
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EN 771-4
771-4inrequires
specified requires that
that the
the product requirements
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product or other and
requirements and
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new concept
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and provides a requirement
of initial
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has been testing.
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for conformity, introduced into
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conformity
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EN
EN 771-4 and provides the basis for conformity, as well as the conformity
771-4
criteria
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when provides
there is
properties a the basis
requirement
included for
in conformity,
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consignment
6073-1 are well
all as the
testing.
included in
conformity
criteria
EN 771-4, when there
there is
additional a requirement
is properties for consignment testing.
criteria
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the properties aincluded inare
requirement BSrequired
for to all
show
consignment
6073-1 are conformity.
testing.
included in
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EN the
771-4,
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included in
propertiesproperties BS
inare 6073-1
6073-1 are
BSrequired to all
are show
all included in
conformity.
included in
EN 771-4, additional properties are required to show
EN 771-4, additional properties are required to show conformity. conformity.
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NA.5.2 Dimensions and

Dimensions andtolerances
tolerances(see
(seeEN
EN771‑4:2011+A1:2015,
771-4:2011, 5.2) 5.2)
NA.5.2.1 Dimensions (see EN 771‑4:2011+A1:2015,

771-4:2011, 5.2.1) 5.2.1)
The specification of AAC masonry unit size by length, width and
height contained in BS 6073-1 is retained in EN 771-4. There has,
however, been a significant increase to the maximum allowable
dimensions of AAC masonry units. In EN 771-4 the maximum length
is 1 500 mm compared with 650 mm in BS 6073-1 and the maximum
height in EN 771-4 is 1 000 mm compared with “not exceeding the
length or six times the width” in BS 6073-1.
The sizes of AAC masonry units have not been standardized on a
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European level and EN 771-4 has been prepared to encompass the

wide range of AAC masonry units available throughout the CEN
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member countries.
EN 771-4 requires that the work face size of AAC masonry units are
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specified, however the co-ordinating face size may also be given.
NA.5.2.2 Tolerances (see EN 771‑4:2011+A1:2015,

771-4:2011, 5.2.2) 5.2.2)
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BS 6073-1 only recognized the use of regular shaped units in conjunction

with general-purpose mortar and therefore only one set of tolerances
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is provided. In EN 771-4 the use of both regular and non-regular

shaped units are acknowledged as well as the use of general purpose,
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lightweight and thin-layer mortars. In the case of regular units there are
different categories of dimensional tolerances depending on the type
of mortar in use. Although recognizing that non-regular units may be
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When compared to BS 6073-1 the permissible deviations specified in
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deviations have been introduced for use with thin-layer mortar.

When using the tighter of the two tolerances given for thin-layer
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mortar (TLMB) there are extra requirements to measure the flatness

of the bed faces and the plane parallelism of the bed faces.
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NA.5.3 771-4:2011, 5.3)

Configuration (see EN 771‑4:2011+A1:2015, 5.3)
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Unlike BS 6073-1, EN 771-4 recognizes that the geometry of

non-regular units needs to be declared either by description or by
reference to a drawing. An example of such a unit is a tongued and
grooved AAC masonry unit. A list of declarations is given where the
masonry unit shapes are irregular to assist in describing the product.
NA.5.4 771-4:2011, 5.4)

Density (see EN 771‑4:2011+A1:2015, 5.4)
EN 771-4 requires that the gross dry density, and where relevant the
net dry density, is declared for AAC masonry unit. Declaration of the
mean dry density is required in EN 771-4. However, the manufacturer
is also given the option to declare additionally the minimum and
maximum individual values of gross and net dry density. In either case
the test method is described in BS EN 772-13, which is similar to the
test method contained in BS 6073-2.
The gross or net dry density measurement will normally in the UK be
carried out on a whole AAC masonry unit. However, when this is not
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practical, i.e. in the case of large units, then EN 771-4:2003, Annex B
provides a cutting scheme for the preparation of test specimens.
In BS 6073-1 the determination of dry density was obtained from
practical,
three AACi.e. in the case
masonry ofwhilst
units, large in
units, then EN
EN 771-4 six 771-4:2003,
AAC masonry Annex
unitsB
provides a cutting
are required. scheme for the preparation of test specimens.
In BS
EN 6073-1
771-4 the determination
requires of dry deviation
that the permissible density was obtained
between thefrom
measured
three AAC masonry units, whilst in EN 771-4 six AAC masonry
and the declared dry density is limited to ±50 kg/m³ unlike BS 6073-1, units
are required.
which does not refer to any deviation.
EN 771-4 requires that the permissible deviation between the measured
NA.5.5 and the declaredstrength
Compressive dry density is limited
(see to ±50 kg/m³ 5.5)
EN 771‑4:2011+A1:2015,
771-4:2011, unlike BS 6073-1,
5.5)
which does not refer to any deviation.
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The preparation of test specimens and the test method used to

determine the compressive strength, as well as the declaration of the
NA.5.5 Compressive strength
compressive strength, (see EN 771-4:2011,
are completely different in EN 5.5)
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determine
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compressive strength
strength,inasENwell as the
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determined by test using six AAC masonry units. This is less compared
compressive strength, are completely different in EN 771-4 onerous
to BS the
than 6073-1.
minimum compressive strength of 2,8 N/mm² determined by
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wasENrequired
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N/mm²
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by test using measurement
six AAC will normally
masonry units. beonerous
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out
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strength of 2,8when thisdetermined
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by
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i.e.
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using of large
ten AAC units,units
masonry thenas ENwas
771-4:2011,
required Annex B provides
by BS 6073-1. a
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cutting scheme for the
UK the compressive preparation
strength of test specimens.
measurement will normally be carried
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out
The on a whole AACofmasonry
determination unit. However,
the compressive strength when this is
of AAC not practical,
masonry
i.e. in the case of large
units referenced by EN 771‑4 units, then EN 771-4:2011,
771-4 is given in BS EN 772‑1. 772-1. Whenprovides
Annex B testing ina
cutting scheme for the
accordance with BS EN 772‑1, preparation of test specimens.
772-1, the surfaces of the AAC masonry unit
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The are to beof
determination ground to a specified
the compressive tolerance,
strength of AACand are to be
masonry
conditioned
units priorby
referenced toEN
test to a is
771-4 moisture
given incontent of 6 %
BS EN 772-1. ± 2 %.
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testing
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generally ofproduce
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specimens thetosurface mortar
be ground to capping
a specifiedandtolerance,
saturatedandconditioning
are to be
required
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prior There
to test to a is an option
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in an oven
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produce
BS 6073-1 only required the average compressive strength to be to
a apply
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test
given
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result
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the surface
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mortar
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cappingis that
the mean and the units should
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compressive be or
conditioning
strength
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required prior
by BS to declared.
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normalized
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required the shall
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whereas EN 771-4 requires that the mean compressive

EN 771-4 introduces Category I and Category II AAC masonry strength or
units.
the characteristic be declared. In addition, where relevant,
Category I units are manufactured under a more onerous system of the mean
normalized compressive
attestation of conformitystrength
than areshall be declared.
Category II units (see EN 771-4:2011,
院
Annex
EN 771‑4
771-4ZA). The manufacturer
introduces Category Ihas
Category I and
andtoCategory
declare the
Category category
IIIIAAC
AAC masonry
masonryof unit when
units.
placed
units.
Category onI the
Category market.
units Iare
units are manufactured
manufactured under under
a moreaonerous
more onerous
system of
system of attestation
attestation of conformity
of conformity than areIICategory
than are Category units (seeIIEN
units (see
771-4:2011,
NA.5.6 EN 771‑4:2011+A1:2015,
Annex ZA). The Annex
manufacturer hasZA).
to
Thermal properties (see EN 771-4:2011, 5.6) The manufacturer
declare the category hasofto declare
unit when
the category
placed on theof unit when placed on the market.
market.
BS 6073-1 made no reference to thermal properties. However, EN 771-4
requires the manufacturer to provide information on the thermal
NA.5.6 Thermal properties
properties (see EN
of the AAC masonry 771‑4:2011+A1:2015,
771-4:2011,
units by reference 5.6) 5.6) For
to BS EN 1745.
thermal
BS 6073-1 conductivity , the value
made no reference to is declared
thermal as lambda
properties. 10, dry, unit.
However, The
EN 771-4
design
requiresvalue will have to betocorrected
the manufacturer for moistureon
provide information content appropriate
the thermal
for its use, of
properties normally
the AAC 3% by weight
masonry inby
units masonry
reference for to
protected conditions.
BS EN 1745. For
thermal conductivity , the value is declared as lambda 10, dry, unit. The
design value will have to be corrected for moisture content appropriate
for its use, normally 3 % by weight in masonry for protected conditions.
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NA.5.7 Durability (see EN 771‑4:2011+A1:2015,

771-4:2011, 5.7) 5.7)
NA.5.7 Durability (see EN 771-4:2011, 5.7)
The durability of AAC masonry units is expressed as the freeze/thaw
resistance
The and of
durability was notmasonry
AAC referredunits
to in isBSexpressed
6073-1, but is introduced
as the freeze/thaw
into EN 771-4.
resistance and A European
was test method
not referred to in BS to determine
6073-1, but isthe freeze/thaw
introduced
resistance
into of AAC
EN 771-4. masonry test
A European unitsmethod
is beingtoassessed.
determineTherefore until
the freeze/thaw
such time as an appropriate test method is available in a
resistance of AAC masonry units is being assessed. Therefore untilEuropean
Standard
such time the declaration
as an of the
appropriate test freeze/thaw resistance
method is available required
in a Europeanby
EN 771-4 will
Standard the be based onof
declaration experience relevant
the freeze/thaw to the intended
resistance requireduses
by of
the771-4
EN AAC masonry units.on experience relevant to the intended uses of
will be based
the AAC masonry units.
NA.5.8 Moisture movement (see EN 771‑4:2011+A1:2015,
771-4:2011, 5.8) 5.8)
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NA.5.8 Moisture movement

The moisture (see
movement or EN 771-4:2011,
drying shrinkage was 5.8)
a requirement
of BSmoisture
The 6073-1 and is also required
movement or dryingbyshrinkage
EN 771-4 was
depending on the
a requirement
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intended usesand
of BS 6073-1 of the AAC
is also masonry
required byunits. The depending
EN 771-4 test methodon referenced
the
by EN 771-4
intended is BS
uses EN 680
of the AACand is similar
masonry to the
units. The test
test method
method contained
referenced
in BS
EN6073-1
771-4 isexcept
BS ENthe
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andspecimen
is similar conditioning and the moisture
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content
in range
BS 6073-1 over which
except movement
the test specimen is measured isand
conditioning different.
the moisture
content range over which movement is measured is different.
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NA.5.9 Water vapour permeability (see EN 771-4:2011, 5.9)

NA.5.9 Water
(see ENvapour
vapourpermeability
771‑4:2011+A1:2015,
The water (see
permeability was notEN
5.9) 771-4:2011,
a requirement of 5.9)
BS 6073-1
量
but is
The introduced
water vapourinto EN 771-4,was
permeability which
notrequires the manufacturer
a requirement to
of BS 6073-1
provide information on the water vapour permeability when relevant
but is introduced into EN 771-4, which requires the manufacturer to
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to the uses
provide of AAC masonry
information units, and
on the water in all
vapour cases whenwhen
permeability the units are
relevant
used
to theexternally.
uses of AAC masonry units, and in all cases when the units are
used externally.
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NA.5.10 Water
BS EN 772-11 contains (see
absorption ENmethod
the test 771‑4:2011+A1:2015,
771-4:2011, 5.10)
5.10) the water
to determine
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absorption
BS EN 772-11 ofcontains
AAC masonry
the testunits. This is
method toadetermine
characteristic
thenot previously
water
required byof
absorption BSAAC
6073-1, but isunits.
masonry required
Thisby
is aEN 771-4 and will
characteristic notbe declared
previously
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by the manufacturer
required by BS 6073-1,whenbut isrelevant
requiredtoby
the ENintended uses
771-4 and and
will be provided
declared
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forthe
by all units intended when
manufacturer to be used externally.
relevant to the intended uses and provided
for all units intended to be used externally.
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NA.5.11 Reaction to fire (see EN 771-4:2011, 5.11)

NA.5.11 Reaction to referenced
fire (see EN 771-4:2011, 5.11)
771‑4:2011+A1:2015, 5.11) and
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Although not in BS 6073-1 the non-combustibility

resistance not
Although to fire are characteristics
referenced that
in BS 6073-1 theare continually addressed
non-combustibility and by
the manufacturers
resistance ofcharacteristics
to fire are AAC masonry thatunits. ENcontinually
are 771-4 specifies that the
addressed by
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reaction
the to fire classification
manufacturers is declared
of AAC masonry byEN
units. the771-4
manufacturer when
specifies that the
the AAC to
reaction masonry units are intended
fire classification for by
is declared usethe
in masonry walls when
manufacturer subject
to fire
the AACrequirements.
masonry units are intended for use in masonry walls subject
to fire requirements.
EN 771-4 classifies AAC masonry units relative to the content of
homogeneously
EN distributed
771-4 classifies organic
AAC masonry material
units relativecontained in theofunits.
to the content
homogeneously distributed organic material contained
Fire Class A1 can be declared by the manufacturer without in the units.
reference
to test
Fire data,
Class A1 provided the mass
can be declared byorthevolume fraction without
manufacturer of homogeneously
reference
distributed
to test data,organic
providedmaterial
the massis less than 1 %.
or volume In cases
fraction of where the mass
homogeneously
or volume fraction
distributed organicof homogeneously
material is less thandistributed organic
1 %. In cases where material
the mass
is greater
or volumethan 1 %,ofthe
fraction AAC masonry units
homogeneously will beorganic
distributed classified in
material
accordance
is with
greater than 1 BS
%, EN
the13501-1.
AAC masonry units will be classified in
accordance with
Information BS EN 13501-1.
on reaction to fire of supplementary insulation, for example
contained within
Information any voids,
on reaction hasof
to fire tosupplementary
be given on theinsulation,
basis of European
for example
Standard as
contained declared
within any by the has
voids, supplier
to beof the insulation
given material.
on the basis of European
Standard as declared by the supplier of the insulation material.
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NA.5.12 Shear bond strength (see EN 771‑4:2011+A1:2015,

771-4:2011, 5.12) 5.12)
Shear bond strength is not a characteristic that has been referenced in
UK masonry product standards such as BS 6073-1. In accordance with
EN 771-4 the manufacturer can declare the shear bond strength of
AAC masonry units in conjunction with the mortar when the units are
intended for the construction of masonry wall subjected to structural
requirements.
The declaration of shear bond strength is made in terms of the
initial shear strength and based on fixed tabulated values or values
determined for tests.
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NA.5.13 Flexural bond strength (see EN 771‑4:2011+A1:2015,

771-4:2011, 5.13) 5.13)
Flexural bond strength is not a characteristic that has been referenced
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in UK masonry product standards such as BS 6073-1. It is a legal

requirement in Finland, this being the reason for its incorporation in
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NA.6 Description, designation and classification of AAC

masonry units (see EN 771‑4:2011+A1:2015,
771-4:2011, Clause 6) Clause 6)
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The method of specifying masonry units is given in BS 6073-2 and

is similar to the description and designation required by EN 771-4.
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identification. EN 771-4 recognizes that it is not always possible to
provide identification on individual units, and therefore provides the
option to include marking on the packaging, the delivery ticket or
certification supplied with the units.
NA.8 Evaluation of conformity (see EN 771-4:2011, Clause 8)
NA.8.1 General (see EN 771-4:2011, 8.1)

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BS EN 771-4:2011 BRITISH STANDARD
following a factory production system and in the case of new products
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of dry density and compressive B)described
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comprehensive information is provided on both aspects of sampling.
BS EN 771-4:2011+A1:2015 BRITISH
The procedures described are based on the European STANDARD
practice for initial
type testing and independent testing of consignments, where units that
have been the subject of third party inspection of the manufacturers’
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schemes (see
(seeEN
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The determination of dry density and compressive strength described
in BS 6073-1 was based on the use of whole units and no reference is
made to the use of cubes or prisms.
The declaration of dry density and compressive strength referred to in
EN 771-4 relates to the whole AAC masonry unit and therefore the use
of whole block specimens is actively promoted by EN 771-4 and the
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BS EN 771-4:2011+A1:2015

BSI Standards Publication

Specification for masonry units

Part 4: Autoclaved aerated concrete

British Standards Institution Licensee=ZHEJIANG INST OF STANDARDIZATION 5956617

Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 305/2011).

the Commission mandate. In the UK, the corresponding national

— BS 6073-1:1981, Precast concrete masonry units — Part 1:

which was withdrawn in 2005.

B/519/1, Masonry units.

obtained on request to its secretary.

autoclaved aerated concrete masonry units available throughout the

avoiding as far as possible prescriptive requirements but permitting

all the traditional designations of autoclaved aerated units available

notable differences to which the national annex refers, in particular the

supporting test methods are different and in respect of compressive

designated either Category I or Category II.

commentary on the differences between EN 771-4 and BS 6073-1.

British Standards Institution Licensee=ZHEJIANG INST OF STANDARDIZATION 5956617

It cannot be assumed that the declared value of a performance

Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from

Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication

31 March 2016 Implementation of CEN amendment A1:2015.

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ICS 91.100.30 Supersedes EN 771-4:2011

Specification for masonry units - Part 4: Autoclaved aerated

concrete masonry units

status as the official versions.

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

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European foreword .............................................................................................................................................4

3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................6

4.1 General ....................................................................................................................................................8

5 Requirements for AAC masonry units ................................................................................................8

5.2.1 Dimensions .............................................................................................................................................8

5.3 Configuration ...................................................................................................................................... 10

5.4.2 Net dry density .................................................................................................................................... 11

5.6 Thermal properties ............................................................................................................................. 12

5.8 Moisture movement ............................................................................................................................ 13

5.9 Water vapour permeability ................................................................................................................. 13

5.11 Reaction to fire .................................................................................................................................... 13

5.12.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 13

5.12.2 Declaration based on fixed values .................................................................................................... 14

5.13 Flexural bond strength ....................................................................................................................... 14

6 Description, designation and classification of AAC masonry units ............................................. 14

8.3.9 Traceability ........................................................................................................................................... 18

A.2.3 Dividing the sample ............................................................................................................................. 20

Annex B (normative) Cutting schemes ........................................................................................................... 21

determine the dry density ................................................................................................................... 21

compressive strength ......................................................................................................................... 22

ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics ................................................................................................... 25

ZA.2.1 System(s) of AVCP .............................................................................................................................. 26

ZA.3 CE marking and labelling.................................................................................................................... 32

British Standards Institution Licensee=ZHEJIANG INST OF STANDARDIZATION 5956617

This document supersedes !EN 771-4:2011".

This document includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 2015-01-11.

— BS 6073-1:1981, Precast concrete masonry units — Part 1:

31 March 2016 Implementation of CEN amendment A1:2015.