What is BS EN 846-9 – Flexural resistance and shear resistance of lintels about?
BS EN 846-9 is the ninth part of the multi-series standard that focuses on methods of test for ancillary components for masonry
BS EN 846-9 specifies methods for determining the flexural and shear resistance and load-deflection characteristics of single span, single or composite lintels used for supporting uniformly distributed loads over openings in masonry construction.
Who is BS EN 846-9 - Flexural resistance and shear resistance of lintels for?
BS EN 846-9 on the determination of flexural resistance and shear resistance of lintels is useful for: 
- Builders  
- Architects  
- Contractors  
- Manufacturers and suppliers of ancillary components 
- Quality control inspectors  
- Construction industries
- Testing laboratories of lintels
Why should you use BS EN 846-9 - Flexural resistance and shear resistance of lintels?
BS EN 846-9 specifies materials, apparatus, sampling, procedures and test methods of lintels that are simply supported and subjected to vertically applied loads for masonry. This will help you with loading arrangements for single and combined lintels
Overall, BS EN 846-9 helps you to determine flexural strength, shear resistance, and deflection of lintels that will help you to improve the masonry processes.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 846-9:2016 supersedes BS EN 846-9:2000 which is withdrawn.
