What is BS EN 15037-4 - EPS blocks for floor systems about?
BS EN 15037 is a European Standard on precast concrete products. The main aim of the BS EN 15037 series is to provide manufacturers with best industry practices to demonstrate the performance of lightweight concrete blocks such that they are fit for its intended use.
BS EN 15037-4 is the fourth part of the BS EN 15037 series that deals with the requirements and the basic performance criteria for blocks made in expanded polystyrene (EPS), used in conjunction with precast concrete beams in compliance with EN 15037-1, with or without cast-in-situ concrete for the construction of beam-and-block floor systems.
EPS block may be totally made in EPS or combined with different materials such as plaster or wood wool.
Who is BS EN 15037-4 - EPS blocks for floor systems for?
BS EN 15037-4 on EPS blocks for floor systems is useful for:
- Concrete and concrete product manufacturers
- EPS block manufacturers
- Architects
- Civil engineers
- Quality control and testing personnel
- Inspection bodies
Why should you use BS EN 15037-4 - EPS blocks for floor systems?
EPS blocks are an innovative building material that lends to the design and structural integrity of many building projects. EPS is an ideal choice for green building design, offering tangible environmental advantages that can maximize energy efficiency, provide improved indoor environmental quality and enhance durability.
In this regard, BS EN 15037-4 provides the best industry recommendations on product characteristics and includes procedures for testing, evaluation of conformity and marking of precast concrete products.
The test methods recommended by BS EN 15037-4 help determine properties such as mechanical strength, compressive strength, the thermal resistance of the floor system and thermal conductivity.
Thus, if you are a manufacturer of precast concrete blocks used during the construction of the floor system, complying with BS EN 15037-4 can help demonstrate the performance and credibility of your product, ensuring that they are fit for purpose.
