BS EN 1741:1998

What is BS EN 1741 - prefabricated concrete out-of-plane joint strength about?

Joint strength is an important aspect of prefabricated concrete, and needs to be tested.

BS EN 1737 is a European Standard that specifies a method of determining the shear strength for out-of-plane forces made of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) according to BS EN 12602 or lightweight aggregate concrete with open structure (LAC) according to BS EN 1520.

Who is BS EN 1741 - prefabricated concrete out of plane joint strength for?

BS EN 1737 on prefabricated concrete out-of-plane joint strength is useful for:

• Manufacturers and suppliers of prefabricated cement products
• Welders / supervisors
• Product design teams / innovation teams
• Quality control personnel
• Builders / real estate developers / architects
• Civil / building / construction engineers
• Project managers
• Contractors

Why should you use BS EN 1741 - prefabricated concrete out-of-plane joint strength?

As per BS EN 1741 guidelines, the shear strength of longitudinal joints between prefabricated AAC- or LAC-components for forces acting perpendicular to the plane of the components is determined by applying a vertical line load along the surface.

BS EN 1741 walks you through the tests by guiding you with test specimens; in terms of their shape and size, their quantity, as well as the preparation and conditioning of these test specimens. Diagrams have been used to illustrate the various arrangements of shear.

BS EN 1741 guides you through tests to assess joint strength so that the prefabricated product is up to code and performs as intended. This enables the finished product to be long-lasting.