What is BS EN 12090 - Shear behaviour of thermal insulating products about?
BS EN 12090 is the European standard on thermal insulating products for building applications.
The main aim of BS EN 12090 is to provide manufacturers with best industry practices to demonstrate the performance of thermal insulation products, such that they are fit for its intended use. It specifies the equipment and procedures for determining shear behaviour.
Who is BS EN 12090 - Shear behaviour of thermal insulating products for?
BS EN 12090 on the shear behaviour of thermal insulation products is relevant to:
- Thermal and sound insulating material manufacturers
- Contractors
- Civil engineers
- Building owners/management
- Specifiers and installers
Why should you use BS EN 12090 - Shear behaviour of thermal insulating products?
Shear strength tests are used for quality checks of the bonding strength of thermal insulation products.
BS EN 12090 defines the shear strength as the ratio of maximum force that breaks the material along the shearing plane parallel to the direction of the applied force to the area of the plane of rupture.
In this regard, BS EN 12090 specifies the apparatus requirements to test thermal insulating specimens along with their number, dimensions and conditioning and test procedure.
Thus, if you are a manufacturer of thermal insulating products, complying with BS EN 12090 can help demonstrate the performance and credibility of your product, ensuring that they are fit for purpose.
Ultimately, assessing the shear behaviour provides indications on whether your products are capable of adequate insulation and protection for the operational efficiency of the end-application.
