1 Scope

This document provides information on the characteristic values for use in designing structures incorporating wood-based panels. The characteristic values given are as defined in EN 1995‑1‑1.

This document includes the characteristic values of both the mechanical properties and density for the panels set out below:

• OSB/2, OSB/3 and OSB/4, complying with EN 300;

• Particleboard, P4, P5 P6, P7 complying with EN 312;

• Hardboard, HB.HLA2 complying with EN 622‑2;

• Medium board, MBH.LA2 complying with EN 622‑3;

• MDF.LA and MDF.HLS complying with EN 622‑5;

• MDF.RWH complying with EN 622‑5.