What is BS EN 13225 - Precast concrete linear structural elements about?
BS EN 13225 is a European Standard on precast concrete products. The main aim of BS EN 13225 is to provide the best industry guidance on ensuring your precast concrete products are reliable for use.
BS EN 13225 identifies the requirements, the basic performance criteria and evaluation of
conformity for precast linear elements (such as columns, beams and frame elements) made of reinforced or prestressed normal or lightweight concrete, used for the construction of the structures of buildings and other civil engineering works, except bridges.
BS EN 13225 covers terminology, performance criteria, tolerances, relevant physical properties, test methods, and aspects of transport and erection.
Note 1: BS EN 13225 does not cover load-bearing capacity determined by testing.
Note 2: BS EN 13225 does not cover lintels with lengths up to 4,5 m used in masonry walls.
Who is BS EN 13225 - Precast concrete linear structural elements for?
BS EN 13225 13747 on precast concrete products is useful for:
- Manufacturers of concrete and concrete products
- Specialists in the production of reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete
- Cement production companies
- Builders and architects
- Civil engineers
- Contractors
Why should you use BS EN 13225 - Precast concrete linear structural elements?
Precast Construction Technology consists of various precast elements such as beams, frames, slabs, columns and some customized elements that are standardized and designed for stability,
durability and structural integrity of the building.
In this regard, BS EN 13225 covers the requirements of the constituent materials, geometrical and surface characteristics of concrete, and includes test methods, evaluation of conformity and marking of the concrete products.
Thus, if you are a manufacturer of precast concrete products, complying with BS EN 13225 can help demonstrate the performance and quality of your product, ensuring that they are fit for its intended use.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 13225:2013 supersedes EN 13225:2004. BS EN 13225:2013 includes some technical changes with respect to EN 13225:2004. These include:
- Addition of lightweight concrete in the Scope
- Change in subclause 4.3.3.3 Seismic behaviour
- Addition of subclause 4.3.9 Dangerous substances
- Changes referring to dangerous substances in Annex ZA
