SR en 13369 - 2018

ICS 91.100.
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SR EN 13369
Standard Român Octombrie 2018
Titlu Reguli comune pentru produse prefabricate

de beton
Common rules for precast concrete products
Règles communes pour les produits préfabriqués en béton

Asociația de Standardizare din România, WIENERBERGER SRL, 05/08/2022
Aprobare Aprobat de Directorul General al ASRO la 31 octombrie 2018
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 13369
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM April 2018
ICS 91.100.30 Supersedes EN 13369:2013
English Version
Common rules for precast concrete products

Règles communes pour les produits préfabriqués en Allgemeine Regeln für Betonfertigteile
béton
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 10 January 2018.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
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Turkey and United Kingdom.
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EN 13369:2018 (E)
Contents Page
European foreword....................................................................................................................................................... 6
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
1 Scope .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2 Normative references .................................................................................................................................... 9
3 Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................................ 10
4 Requirements ................................................................................................................................................ 13
4.1 Material requirements ............................................................................................................................... 13
4.1.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 13
4.1.2 Constituent materials of concrete .......................................................................................................... 13
4.1.3 Reinforcing steel........................................................................................................................................... 13
4.1.4 Prestressing steel ......................................................................................................................................... 13
4.1.5 Inserts and connectors ............................................................................................................................... 14
4.2 Production requirements ......................................................................................................................... 14
4.2.1 Concrete production ................................................................................................................................... 14
4.2.2 Hardened concrete ...................................................................................................................................... 16
4.2.3 Structural reinforcement .......................................................................................................................... 18
4.3 Finished product requirements .............................................................................................................. 19

4.3.1 Geometrical properties .............................................................................................................................. 19
4.3.2 Surface characteristics ............................................................................................................................... 21
4.3.3 Mechanical resistance ................................................................................................................................ 21
4.3.4 Resistance and reaction to fire ................................................................................................................ 22
4.3.5 Acoustic properties ..................................................................................................................................... 23
4.3.6 Thermal properties ..................................................................................................................................... 23
4.3.7 Durability ........................................................................................................................................................ 24
4.3.8 Other requirements .................................................................................................................................... 25
5 Test methods ................................................................................................................................................. 25
5.1 Tests on concrete ......................................................................................................................................... 25
5.1.1 Compressive strength ................................................................................................................................. 25
5.1.2 Water absorption ......................................................................................................................................... 26
5.1.3 Dry density of concrete .............................................................................................................................. 26
5.2 Measuring of dimensions and surface characteristics ................................................................... 26
5.3 Weight of the products ............................................................................................................................... 27
6 Assessment and verification of constancy of performance .......................................................... 27
6.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 27
6.1.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 27
6.1.2 Demonstration of conformity .................................................................................................................. 27
6.1.3 Assessment of conformity ......................................................................................................................... 27
6.1.4 Product families............................................................................................................................................ 28
6.2 Type testing .................................................................................................................................................... 28
6.2.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 28
6.2.2 Testing and compliance criteria ............................................................................................................. 29
6.3 Factory production control ...................................................................................................................... 29
6.3.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 29
6.3.2 Organization .................................................................................................................................................. 29
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6.3.3 Control system ............................................................................................................................................... 29

6.3.4 Document control ......................................................................................................................................... 29
6.3.5 Process control .............................................................................................................................................. 30
6.3.6 Inspection and testing................................................................................................................................. 30
6.3.7 Non-conforming products ......................................................................................................................... 31
6.3.8 Conformity criteria ...................................................................................................................................... 31
6.3.9 Indirect or alternative test method ....................................................................................................... 32
6.3.10 Initial inspection of factory and of FPC ................................................................................................. 32
6.3.11 Continuous surveillance of FPC ............................................................................................................... 32
6.3.12 Procedure for modifications..................................................................................................................... 33
7 Marking ............................................................................................................................................................ 33
8 Technical documentation .......................................................................................................................... 33
Annex A (informative) Concrete cover as regard to corrosion ................................................................... 35
A.1 Minimum concrete cover for base conditions .................................................................................... 35
A.2 Alternative conditions ................................................................................................................................ 36
Annex B (informative) Concrete quality control .............................................................................................. 37
B.1 Statistical representative values ............................................................................................................. 37
B.2 Conformity criteria for potential strength .......................................................................................... 37
B.3 Direct structural strength.......................................................................................................................... 37
B.4 Indirect structural strength ...................................................................................................................... 37

B.5 Direct assessment of possibly non-conforming units ..................................................................... 38
Annex C (informative) Reliability considerations ........................................................................................... 40
C.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 40
C.2 Reduction based on quality control and reduced tolerances ....................................................... 40
C.3 Reduction based on using reduced or measured geometrical parameters in design ......... 40
C.4 Reduction based on assessment of concrete strength in finished structure .......................... 41
C.5 Reduction of γG based on control of self-weight ................................................................................ 41
Annex D (normative) Inspection schemes .......................................................................................................... 42
D.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 42
D.2 Equipment inspection ................................................................................................................................. 42
D.3 Materials inspection .................................................................................................................................... 44
D.4 Process inspection........................................................................................................................................ 46
D.5 Finished product inspection ..................................................................................................................... 49
D.6 Switching rules .............................................................................................................................................. 49
Annex E (informative) Assessment of compliance........................................................................................... 51
E.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 51
E.1.1 General remark ............................................................................................................................................. 51
E.1.2 Compliance of factory quality system ................................................................................................... 51
E.1.3 Compliance of the product ........................................................................................................................ 51
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E.2 Initial inspection .......................................................................................................................................... 51

E.3 Continuous surveillance ............................................................................................................................ 51
E.4 Audit testing ................................................................................................................................................... 52
Annex F (normative) Test of water absorption ................................................................................................ 53
F.1 Method ............................................................................................................................................................. 53
F.2 Sampling .......................................................................................................................................................... 53
F.3 Materials.......................................................................................................................................................... 56
F.4 Apparatus........................................................................................................................................................ 56
F.5 Preparation .................................................................................................................................................... 56
F.6 Procedure........................................................................................................................................................ 56
F.7 Results .............................................................................................................................................................. 57
Annex G (informative) Shape correlation factor for cores ........................................................................... 58
Annex H (informative) Measurement of dimensions ..................................................................................... 59
H.1 Length, height, width and thickness ...................................................................................................... 59
H.2 Warp and straightness ............................................................................................................................... 60
H.3 Out of squareness ......................................................................................................................................... 60
H.4 Surface characteristics ............................................................................................................................... 60

H.5 Angular deviation lateral bow, camber and sag................................................................................ 64
Annex I (informative) Prestressing losses ......................................................................................................... 65
I.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 65
I.2 Calculation of losses (general method) ................................................................................................ 65
I.2.1 Losses before transfer of the prestress force..................................................................................... 65
I.2.2 Loss at transfer of the prestress force .................................................................................................. 66
I.2.3 Losses after transfer of the prestressing force .................................................................................. 66
I.2.4 Final prestress loss at infinite time ....................................................................................................... 66
I.3 Simplified method........................................................................................................................................ 66
Annex J (informative) Technical documentation............................................................................................. 68
J.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 68
J.2 Product documentation ............................................................................................................................. 68
J.3 Production documentation....................................................................................................................... 68
J.4 Erection documentation ............................................................................................................................ 69
Annex K (informative) Properties of indented bars and wire .................................................................... 70
Annex L (informative) Resistance to fire: recommendations for the use of EN 1992-1-2 ................ 71
L.1 Use of tabulated data .................................................................................................................................. 71
L.2 Use of calculation methods ....................................................................................................................... 71
Annex M (informative) Survey of type testing .................................................................................................. 72
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Annex N (informative) Use of reclaimed crushed and recycled coarse aggregates in concrete ..... 74
N.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 74
N.2 Reclaimed crushed aggregates ................................................................................................................ 74
N.3 Recycled coarse aggregates (aggregates from external source) assessed by the
manufacturer ................................................................................................................................................. 74
N.4 Other recycled coarse aggregates ........................................................................................................... 74
Bibliography ................................................................................................................................................................. 75
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European foreword
This document (EN 13369:2018) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 229 “Precast
Concrete Products”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by October 2018, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by April 2021.
This document supersedes EN 13369:2013.
The main technical changes that have been made in this new edition are the following ones:
a) normative references have been updated taking into account the new version of EN 206;
b) terms and definitions have been reviewed according to Construction Product Regulation, term and
definition of “Product-type” are added;
c) clause for reclaimed crushed aggregates and recycled coarse aggregates is reviewed;
d) clause of Assessment and verification of constancy of performance is revised according to the

wording of Construction Product Regulation;
EN 13369 is a common reference for the following group of specific product standards prepared by
Technical Committee CEN/TC 229:
— EN 1168, Precast concrete products — Hollow core slabs;
— EN 12737, Precast concrete products — Floor slats for livestock;
— EN 12794, Precast concrete products — Foundation piles;
— EN 12839, Precast concrete products — Elements for fences;
— EN 12843, Precast concrete products — Masts and poles;
— EN 13198, Precast concrete products — Street furniture and garden products;
— EN 13224, Precast concrete products — Ribbed floor elements;
— EN 13225, Precast concrete products — Linear structural elements;
— EN 13693, Precast concrete products — Special roof elements;
— EN 13747, Precast concrete products — Floor plates for floor systems;
— EN 13748-1, Terrazzo tiles — Part 1: Terrazzo tiles for internal use;
— EN 13748-2, Terrazzo tiles — Part 2: Terrazzo tiles for external use;
— EN 13978-1, Precast concrete products — Precast concrete garages — Part 1: Requirements for
reinforced garages monolithic or consisting of single sections with room dimensions;
— EN 14843, Precast concrete products — Stairs;
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— EN 14844, Precast concrete products — Box culverts;
— EN 14991, Precast concrete products — Foundation elements;
— EN 14992, Precast concrete products — Wall elements;
— EN 15037-1, Precast concrete products — Beam-and-block floor systems — Part 1: Beams;
— EN 15037-2, Precast concrete products — Beam-and-block floor systems — Part 2: Concrete blocks;
— EN 15037-3, Precast concrete products — Beam-and-block floor systems — Part 3: Clay blocks;
— EN 15037-4, Precast concrete products — Beam-and-block floor systems — Part 4: Expanded

polystyrene blocks;
— EN 15037-5, Precast concrete products — Beam-and-block floor systems — Part 5: Lightweight blocks
for simple formwork;
— EN 15050, Precast concrete products — Bridge elements;
— EN 15258, Precast concrete products — Retaining wall elements;
— EN 15435, Precast concrete products — Normal weight and lightweight concrete shuttering blocks —
Product properties and performances;
— EN 15498, Precast concrete products — Wood-chip concrete shuttering blocks — Product properties
and performances.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
the United Kingdom.
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Introduction
This document is intended to outline the general common requirements applicable to a large variety of
precast concrete products manufactured in a factory environment. It acts as a reference standard for
other standards to enable a more consistent approach to standardization in the field of precast concrete
products and to reduce the variations brought about by a large number of standards produced in parallel
by different groups of experts. At the same time, it allows those experts the flexibility to include variations
in specific product standards where they are required.
This standard has been produced as part of the total CEN programme for construction and refers to the
relevant specifications of associated standards EN 206 for concrete and EN 1992 for the design of
concrete structures. The installation of some precast concrete products is dealt with by EN 13670.
As it is not a harmonized standard, it may not be used on its own for the purpose of CE marking of precast
concrete products.
The design of precast concrete products should be verified to ensure the fitness of their properties for
the particular application, particular attention being paid to design co-ordination with other parts of the
construction.
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1 Scope
This document specifies the requirements, the basic performance criteria and the Assessment and
Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP) for unreinforced, reinforced and prestressed precast
concrete products made of compact light-, normal- and heavyweight concrete according to EN 206 with
no appreciable amount of entrapped air other than entrained air. Concrete containing fibres for other
than mechanical properties (steel, polymer or other fibres) is also covered. It does not cover
prefabricated reinforced components of lightweight aggregate concrete with open structure.
It may also be used to specify products for which there is no standard. Not all of the requirements
(Clause 4) of this standard are relevant to all precast concrete products.
If a specific product standard exists, it takes precedence over this document.
The precast concrete products dealt with in this standard are factory produced for building and civil
engineering works. This document can also be applied to products manufactured in temporary plants on
site if the production is protected against adverse weather conditions and controlled following Clause 6
provisions.
The analysis and design of precast concrete products is not within the scope of this document but it does
offer, for non-seismic zones, information about:
— the choice of partial safety factors defined by the pertinent Eurocode;
— the definition of some requirements for prestressed concrete products.

2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 206:2013+A1:2016, Concrete — Specification, performance, production and conformity
EN 934-2, Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout — Part 2: Concrete admixtures — Definitions,
requirements, conformity, marking and labelling
EN 1008, Mixing water for concrete — Specification for sampling, testing and assessing the suitability of
water, including water recovered from processes in the concrete industry, as mixing water for concrete
EN 1097-6, Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates — Part 6: Determination of particle
density and water absorption
EN 1992-1-1:2004 1, Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures — Part 1-1: General rules and rules for
buildings
EN 1992-1-2:2004 2, Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures — Part 1-2: General rules — Structural fire
design
EN 10080:2005, Steel for the reinforcement of concrete — Weldable reinforcing steel — General
1 As impacted by EN 1992-1-1:2004/AC:2010 and EN 1992-1-1:2004/A1:2014.

2 As impacted by EN 1992-1-2:2004/AC:2008.
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prEN 10138-1, Prestressing steels — Part 1: General requirements
prEN 10138-2, Prestressing steels — Part 2: Wire
prEN 10138-3, Prestressing steels — Part 3: Strand
prEN 10138-4, Prestressing steels — Part 4: Bar
EN 12350-7, Testing fresh concrete — Part 7: Air content - Pressure methods
EN 12390-1, Testing hardened concrete — Part 1: Shape, dimensions and other requirements for specimens
and moulds
EN 12390-2, Testing hardened concrete — Part 2: Making and curing specimens for strength tests
EN 12390-3, Testing hardened concrete — Part 3: Compressive strength of test specimens
EN 12390-7, Testing hardened concrete — Part 7: Density of hardened concrete
EN 12504-1, Testing concrete in structures — Part 1: Cored specimens — Taking, examining and testing in
compression
EN 13501-1, Fire classification of construction products and building elements — Part 1: Classification
using data from reaction to fire tests
EN ISO 717-1, Acoustics — Rating of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements — Part 1:
Airborne sound insulation (ISO 717-1)
EN ISO 717-2, Acoustics — Rating of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements — Part 2:
Impact sound insulation (ISO 717-2)
EN ISO 10456, Building materials and products — Hygrothermal properties — Tabulated design values and
procedures for determining declared and design thermal values (ISO 10456)
ASTM C173/C173M - 10b, Standard Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the
Volumetric Method
3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
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3.1 General
3.1.1
precast concrete product
product which is made of concrete and is manufactured in accordance with this standard or a specific
product standard in a place different from the final destination of use, protected from adverse weather
conditions during production and which is the result of an industrial process under a factory production
control system and with the possibility of sorting before delivery
Note 1 to entry: In relevant European Standards, the shorter term “Precast product” is often used.
3.1.2
(concrete) cover
distance between the surface of the reinforcement closest to the nearest concrete surface (including links
and stirrups and surface reinforcement where relevant) and the nearest concrete surface
[SOURCE: EN 1992-1-1:2004]
3.1.3
concrete family
group of concrete compositions for which a reliable relationship between relevant properties is
established and documented
[SOURCE: EN 206:2013+A1:2016]
3.1.4
tendon
prestressing unit (wire, strand or bar) subjected to pre- or post-tensioning
3.1.5
lightweight concrete
concrete with a closed structure and with an oven-dry density of 800 kg/m3 to 2 000 kg/m3
3.1.6
normal weight concrete
concrete with an oven-dry density of 2 000 kg/m3 to 2 600 kg/m3
3.1.7
heavyweight concrete
concrete with an oven-dry density of more than 2 600 kg/m3
3.1.8
product-type
set of representative performance levels or classes of construction product, in relation to its
characteristics, produced using a given combination of raw materials or other elements in a specific
production process
3.2 Dimensions
3.2.1
principal dimensions
length, width, depth or thickness
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3.2.2
nominal dimension
dimension declared in the technical documentation and targeted at manufacture
3.3 Tolerances
3.3.1
tolerance
sum of the absolute values of the upper and the lower permitted deviation
3.3.2
deviation
difference between an actual measure and the corresponding nominal dimension
3.4 Durability
3.4.1
durability
ability of a precast concrete product to satisfy, with anticipated maintenance, the design performance
requirements during its design working life under the influence of the expected environmental actions
3.4.2
design working life
assumed period for which a structure or part of it is to be used for its intended purpose with anticipated
maintenance but without major repair being necessary
3.4.3
environmental conditions
physical or chemical impacts to which the precast concrete product is exposed and which result in effects
on the concrete or reinforcement or embedded metal that are not considered as loads in structural design
3.4.4
ambient conditions
hygrothermic conditions in the factory which result in effects on the hardening process of the concrete
3.5 Mechanical properties
3.5.1
potential strength
compressive concrete strength derived from tests on cubes or cylinders moulded and cured in laboratory
conditions in accordance with EN 12390-2
3.5.2
structural strength
compressive concrete strength derived from tests on specimens (drilled cores or cut prisms) taken from
the precast concrete product (direct structural strength) or derived from tests on moulded specimens
cured in the same ambient conditions as the product itself (indirect structural strength)
3.5.3
characteristic strength
value of strength below which 5 % of the population of all possible strength determinations of the volume
of concrete under consideration are expected to fall
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4 Requirements
4.1 Material requirements
4.1.1 General
Only materials with established suitability shall be used.

For a particular material, the establishment of suitability may be based on a European Standard which
refers specifically to the use of this material in concrete or in precast concrete products; in absence of a
European Standard, it may also result, under the same conditions, from an ISO Standard.
Where this material is not covered by a European or ISO Standard, or if it deviates from the requirements
of these standards, the establishment of suitability may be based on:
— the provisions valid in the place of use of the precast concrete product which refer specifically to the
use of this material in concrete or in precast concrete products; or
— a European Technical Assessment specifically for the use of this material in concrete or precast
concrete products.
4.1.2 Constituent materials of concrete
4.1.2.1 General
EN 206:2013+A1:2016, 5.1 shall apply.

4.1.2.2 Reclaimed crushed aggregates and recycled coarse aggregates
Reclaimed crushed aggregates and recycled coarse aggregates, mixed in concrete with other aggregates,
shall not adversely alter the rate of setting and hardening of concrete, nor shall it be detrimental to the
durability of the precast concrete product in the end use conditions.
The amount of reclaimed crushed aggregates obtained from precast concrete products manufactured in
the same factory, can be used up to 10 % in weight of the total content of aggregates in the concrete mix
with no further testing of the mechanical strength of the product or of hardened concrete properties other
than testing of compressive concrete strength.
Where required and for specific applications, the amount of reclaimed crushed aggregates might be
limited to 5 % in weight.
More detailed recommendations on the use of reclaimed crushed aggregates and recycled coarse
aggregates are given in Annex N.
Alternative provisions are given in EN 206 and should be considered.
4.1.3 Reinforcing steel
Reinforcing steel (bars, coils and welded fabric) shall comply with EN 10080. Other types of reinforcing
steel may be used according to provisions valid in the place of use of the product (e.g. EN 1992-1-1:2004,
3.2).
NOTE Recommendations on indented bars and wires are given in Annex K.
4.1.4 Prestressing steel
Prestressing steel (wire, bars and strand) shall comply with prEN 10138-1, prEN 10138-2, prEN 10138-3
and prEN 10138-4.
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Other types of prestressing steel may be used according to provisions valid in the place of use of the
product (e.g. EN 1992-1-1:2004, 3.3).
4.1.5 Inserts and connectors
Mechanical inserts and connectors shall:

a) resist the design actions;
b) have the necessary ductility.
Permanent connecting parts and fasteners shall maintain these properties for the design working life of
the precast concrete product.
Provisions valid in the place of use of the product shall be taken into account.
NOTE Recommendations for the design of some anchors can be found in CEN/TS 1992–4 series;
recommendations for the design of lifting and handling devices, can be found in CEN/TR 15728.
4.2 Production requirements

4.2.1 Concrete production
4.2.1.1 General
For concrete composition, type of cement, use of aggregates, additions and admixtures, and for resistance
to alkali-silica reaction, chloride content, air content and concrete temperature, EN 206:2013+A1:2016,
5.2 and 5.3 shall apply.
For specification of concrete EN 206 shall apply.
NOTE When concrete is specified by the manufacturer, basic requirements (EN 206:2013+A1:2016, 6.2.2) are
given in the design documentation and additional requirements (EN 206:2013+A1:2016, 6.2.3) are normally not
relevant for precast concrete.
4.2.1.2 Placing and compaction of concrete
Concrete shall be placed and compacted so as to retain no appreciable amount of entrapped air other
than entrained air (e.g. to achieve sufficient frost resistance) to avoid detrimental segregation and to
ensure that the reinforcement shall be properly embedded.
4.2.1.3 Curing (protection against drying out)
The concrete shall be protected during curing so that loss in strength and cracking due to temperature
and shrinkage and that, if relevant, detrimental effects on durability, are avoided.
All surfaces of newly cast concrete may be protected by one of the methods listed in Table 1 or by any
other method applicable in the place of use, unless it is shown by tests and inspection on the finished
product or on representative samples, that other means are relevant in the production environment.
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Table 1 — Protection against drying out
Method Typical means of protection

A - Without addition of — keeping the concrete in an environment with a relative humidity
water above 65 % for CEM I and CEM II/A, 75 % for all the other types of
binders;
— keeping the formwork in place;
— covering the concrete surface with vapour-resistant sheets
B - Keep the concrete — maintaining wet coverings on the concrete surface;
moist by addition of water
— keeping the concrete surface visibly wet by spraying with water
C – Use of curing Curing compounds used shall conform to provisions valid in the place of
compounds use
For methods A and B, the protection shall be maintained until the compressive strength of the sample at
the end of curing (fc,cure) is equal to or greater than the smallest value of the parameters Dd.fck and fc,L
(cylinders or cubes). The parameters Dd et fc,L are defined in Table 2.
fc,cure ≥ MIN (Dd.fck ; fc,L) (1)
where
fck is the characteristic compressive strength of the concrete at the age of 28 days targeted by the
manufacturer.
The measure of the mean compressive strength fc,cure shall be done on concrete samples that are
submitted to the same protection against drying out as the product.
For design working life of more than 50 years, or for specific local environmental conditions, other values
may be given following the requirements valid in the place of use.
The degree of hardening in Table 2 may either be measured by testing a concrete sample or estimated by
calculation using a hardening law based on initial type testing or the maturity concept.
The test result shall be obtained from an individual specimen or the average of the results when two or
more specimens made from one sample are tested at the same age.
Table 2 — Minimum strength of the concrete at the end of protection against drying out
Exposure conditions in the place of Degree of hardening Dd Cylinder/cube fc,L

use (EN 206 exposure classes)
% MPa
X0, XC1 only requirements on fc,L apply. 12/15
XC2, XC3, XC4, XD1, XD2, XF1 35 12/15 a
All other exposure conditions 50 16/20 b
(wetting/drying cycles)
a This value has to be substituted by 0,25.fck if 0,25.fck ≥ 12 MPa (cylinder); 15 MPa (cube).
b This value has to be substituted by 0,35.fck if 0,35.fck ≥ 16 MPa (cylinder); 20 MPa (cube).
Other means than those defined in Table 1 may be employed if the value of the water absorption of the
concrete, measured according to the test procedure defined in Annex F, does not exceed 10 % (in relative
proportion) of the value of water absorption of the concrete complying with the requirements in Table 2.
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The water absorption test is run on (30 ± 1) mm thick samples that include the surface exposed to the
environment.
4.2.1.4 Accelerated hydration by heat treatment
Where heat treatment at atmospheric pressure is applied to concrete during production in order to
accelerate its hardening, it shall be demonstrated by initial testing that the required strength is achieved
for each concrete family concerned.
— Depending on material and climatic conditions, more restricting requirements may apply to the heat
treatment of outdoor products in certain areas according to provisions valid in the place of use. The
following conditions shall be fulfilled when the maximum mean temperature Tmean within the
concrete exceeds 40 °C during the curing process unless previous positive experience has shown that
special measures are not necessary to avoid micro cracking and/or durability defects: a preheating
period shall be applied during which Tmean does not exceeds 40 °C;
— the temperature difference between adjacent parts of the product during the heating and the cooling
phases shall be limited to 20 °C.
The duration and heating rate of the full heating and cooling period (if appropriate) shall be documented.
During the full heating and cooling period Tmean shall be limited to the values of Table 3. However higher
temperatures may be accepted provided the durability of concrete under the specified environment is
demonstrated by long term positive experience.
Table 3 — Conditions for accelerated hydration
Product environments Maximum mean concrete temperature Tmeana

Predominantly dry or moderate — Tmean ≤ 85 °C b
humidity
Wet and cyclic wet — Tmean ≤ 65 °C
a Individual values may be 5 °C higher.
b When 70 °C < Tmean ≤ 85 °C initial tests shall have demonstrated that the structural strength at 90 d
corresponds with normal evolution of hardening with respect to the structural strength obtained at 28 days.
For wet and cyclic wet environments, in case of no long term positive experience, the suitability of the
higher temperature treatment shall be demonstrated; the following limits may be a basis for this
demonstration: for concrete: Na2Oeq content ≤ 3,5 kg/m3, for cement SO3 content ≤ 3,5 % by mass.
The above limits for Na2Oeq and SO3 content may be changed in value, or limits on other constituents
may be put, according to the results of scientific or technical experience.
4.2.2 Hardened concrete
4.2.2.1 Strength classes
For compressive strength classes of concrete EN 206:2013+A1:2016, 4.3.1 applies.

For design purposes, the properties of strength classes for normal and heavy weight concrete up to
C90/105 are given in EN 1992-1-1:2004, Table 3.1 and for lightweight concrete up to LC 80/88 in
EN 1992-1-1:2004, Table 11.3.1.
The manufacturer may select intermediate classes, in 1,0 MPa steps of the characteristic strengths. In this
case, other concrete properties are obtained by linear interpolation.
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For reinforced or prestressed precast concrete products, the minimum strength class of concrete shall
be:
— C20/25 for reinforced precast concrete products;
— C30/37 for prestressed precast concrete products.
When lightweight concrete is used, the minimum strength class shall be LC 16/18 both for reinforced and
prestressed precast concrete products.
4.2.2.2 Compressive strength
4.2.2.2.1 General
The compressive strength to verify the strength class of concrete is defined by the potential strength; the
manufacturer may use direct structural strength or indirect structural strength to confirm it.
4.2.2.2.2 Potential strength
The potential strength shall be tested at 28 days.

Tests of potential strength may be performed before 28 days in order to evaluate the progression of
potential strength or to estimate at early age the potential strength at 28 days by an appropriate
hardening law. When relevant, tests may be performed at an age greater than 28 days.
For determination of potential strength EN 206:2013+A1:2016, 5.5.1.1 and 5.5.1.2 shall apply. Additional
requirements are given in 5.1.1.
4.2.2.2.3 Direct structural strength
Compressive direct structural strength shall be determined from the finished product by drilling cores in
accordance with EN 12504-1 or by cut prisms converted to cube or cylinder with the appropriate
correction factor. Non-destructive tests on the finished product in accordance with EN 12504-2 may be
used, but a correlation with tests as specified in 5.1.1 shall be established.
4.2.2.2.4 Indirect structural strength
For stabilized production processes where the composition of the concrete and curing methods are not
changed, compressive indirect structural strength may be determined by test specimens, made from
fresh concrete, cured and stored in factory conditions as close to the precast concrete product as possible,
provided an initial test has determined the correlation with the direct structural strength.
Density may be used as a characteristic for the establishment of the correlation.
4.2.2.2.5 Conversion factor
The relation between the structural strength and the potential strength is established by dividing the
structural strength by η = 0,85.
4.2.2.3 Tensile strength
If required, tensile strength should be determined according to EN 1992-1-1:2004, 3.1.2 in one of the
following ways:
— by test (e.g. according to EN 12390-6);
— from the compressive strength at the same age;
— from the splitting tensile strength at the same age.
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4.2.2.4 Shrinkage
For lightweight concrete, the drying shrinkage shall be declared by the manufacturer, according to
EN 1992-1-1:2004, 11.3.3.
4.2.2.5 Dry density
If required, dry density shall be determined in accordance with EN 206:2013+A1:2016, 5.5.2.

4.2.2.6 Water absorption
If required for durability reasons or by provisions applicable in the place of use of the concrete product,
water absorption shall be determined following Annex F.
4.2.3 Structural reinforcement
4.2.3.1 Processing of reinforcing steel
Reinforcing steel for structural purposes that is straightened, bent or welded in the factory shall remain
in conformity with 4.1.3 after this treatment.
Welded connection of reinforcing bars may only be used when the weldability of the steel is fully
documented.
Indications on welding process may be found in EN 1992-1-1:2004, 3.2.5.
4.2.3.2 Tensioning and prestressing
4.2.3.2.1 Initial tensioning stresses
The maximum prestressing force applied to a unit immediately after release of tendons shall satisfy the
following conditions:
— absence of uncontrolled longitudinal cracking, spalling or bursting of the concrete;
— the stress in the concrete does not lead to excessive creep or deformation of the product.
When conformity of the product with the relevant requirements of the product standard is demonstrated
by initial type testing and factory production control and the tightened tolerances of 4.2.3.2.2 are met,
the maximum value of tensioning stress σOmax can be taken as:
σ O max = min(0, 85 f pk or 0, 95 f p 0,1 k )

class 1 (2)
If the conditions mentioned in the previous paragraph are not met, EN 1992-1-1:2004, 5.10.2.1, shall
apply:
σ O max = min(0, 80 f pk or 0, 90 f p 0,1 k ) class 2 (3)
4.2.3.2.2 Accuracy of tensioning
If class 1 according to 4.2.3.2.1 is applied, tightened tolerances on the prestressing force shall be applied
with an accuracy of at least:
— single tendon/force: ± 5 %.
If class 2 according to 4.2.3.2.1 is applied, normal tolerances on the prestressing force shall be applied
with an accuracy at least:
— single tendon/force: ± 10 %;
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— total force: ± 7 %.
4.2.3.2.3 Minimum concrete strength at transfer
At transfer of the prestressing force, the concrete shall have a minimum strength fcm,p of 1,5 times the
maximum compressive stress in the concrete and not less than 20 MPa (cylinder strength).
The requirements according to EN 1992-1-1:2004, 5.10.2.2 (5) shall be considered.
In any case the strength shall be adequate for the anchorage of the strands.
4.2.3.2.4 Slippage of tendons
Slippage, which is the shortening of the tendon at each end of the element after transfer of the prestress
force, shall be limited to the following values:
— for individual tendons (strands or wires): 1,3 ΔL0;
— for the mean value of all tendons on one end of an element: ΔL0.
For strands the average value of three circumferentially positioned wires shall be taken into account.
The value of ΔL0, in millimetres, shall be calculated from:
σ pmo
∆L0 = 0, 4 l pt2 (4)
Ep
where
lpt2 is the upper bound value of transmission length = 1,2 lpt, in mm according to
EN 1992–1-1:2004, 8.10.2.2;
σpmo is the initial stress in the prestressing steel immediately after release, in MPa;
Ep is the modulus of elasticity of the prestressing steel, in MPa.
In general, slippage of tendons is measured except for one piece moulded products (see Table D.3). On
sawn products, visual inspection alone may indicate no slippage and no further measurement is required.
4.3 Finished product requirements
4.3.1 Geometrical properties
4.3.1.1 Production tolerances
Recommendations for maximum deviations of cross-sectional dimensions [width (Δb) and height (Δh)],
and for maximum deviation of concrete cover (Δcdev) to bars, wires and strands are given in Table 4:
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Table 4 — Deviations
Target dimension Cross-section Δb, Δh a Concrete cover a b Δcdev

mm mm mm
L ≤ 150 + 10/− 5 ±5
L = 400 +15/− 10 + 15/− 10
L ≥ 2 500 ±30 +25/− 10
a Linear interpolation for intermediate values.
b According to EN 1992–1-1:2004, 4.4.1.1:
cnom = cmin+Δcdev (use the numerical value for −Δcdev). Δcdev is a Nationally Determined Parameter;
hence other values may be valid in the place of use. A manufacturer may achieve and declare smaller
values for Δcdev than given in the National Annex by taking the appropriate measures.
The structural design of the works shall take into account the tolerances on the supports as specified in
the structural design for the works.
EN 1992-1-1:2004, 10.9.5.2 may be used as guidance to determine the assumed ineffective distances
from the edge of the support and from the end of the precast concrete product. A combination of global
tolerances may not be used to determine tolerances at the support, as in most cases they have to be
stricter than tolerances achieved by such combinations.
For slabs and beams, the average deviation of concrete cover may be determined as the mean deviation
of the individual bars, wires or strands in a beam cross-section or over a maximum width of 1 m in a slab.
No individual bar, wire or strand shall have a negative deviation numerically larger than the
recommended negative deviation.
NOTE Guidance on concrete cover can be found in Annex A.
Production tolerances of geometrical properties may be determined by measurements according to H.1

to H.3 of Annex H.
a) Recommendations for maximum deviations on length:
 L 
∆l = ±  10 +  ≤ ±40 mm (5)
 1000 
where
L is the nominal length in millimetres.
b) Recommendations for maximum deviations on holes, openings, steel plates, inserts, etc:
1) size of hole or opening ± 10 mm.
2) location of holes, openings, steel plates, inserts, etc. ± 25 mm.
4.3.1.2 Minimum dimensions and detailing
The geometrical characteristics of precast concrete products shall comply with the required minimum
dimensions and detailing.
The values of the minimum dimensions and detailing are based on the nominal dimensions and may be
taken from the relevant Clauses 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 of EN 1992-1-1:2004.
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4.3.2 Surface characteristics
For the specification of the surface characteristics of a finished product, reference should be made to H.4,
where also recommended values are given.
Other maximum deviations may be specified.
For identification of concrete finishes, CEN/TR 15739 may be used.
4.3.3 Mechanical resistance
4.3.3.1 General
The compressive strength class of the concrete shall be declared unless both of the following conditions
are fulfilled:
— mechanical resistance of the product is verified and declared on the basis of initial type testing and
regular tests for this property during factory production control on the finished product;
— compressive strength class is not a relevant parameter to demonstrate durability of the finished
product (see 4.3.7.1 and 4.3.7.5).
All relevant structural properties of the product shall be considered in both ultimate and serviceability
limit states.
For prestressing losses, reference may be made to Annex I, in cases specified in that annex.
Mechanical resistance shall be verified by one of the following means:

— calculation (see 4.3.3.2);
— calculation aided by testing (see 4.3.3.3);
— testing (see 4.3.3.4).
The use of these means is submitted to provisions in the place of use.

4.3.3.2 Verification by calculation
Design values of mechanical resistance obtained by calculation shall be verified according to the relevant
clauses of EN 1992-1-1, or to the rules valid in the place of use. Pertinent complementary rules given in
this and in product standards apply.
4.3.3.3 Verification by calculation aided by physical testing
Physical testing on finished products is required to aid calculation in the following cases:
— alternative design rules with respect to 4.3.3.2;
— structural arrangements with unusual design models not covered by 4.3.3.2.
In these cases, physical testing on a small number of full scale specimens is needed before starting
production in order to verify the reliability of the design model assumed for calculation. This shall be
done with load-tests up to ultimate limit state (design conditions).
Physical testing is not required in case of reliable theoretical verification following the principles of
EN 1992-1-1. Relevant information is also found in EN 1990:2002, Annex D.
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4.3.3.4 Verification by testing
In case of verification by testing, declared values shall be verified by direct load testing made on samples
taken following proper statistical criteria.
Relevant information is also found in EN 1990:2002, Annex D.
4.3.3.5 Safety factors
Recommended values for partial safety factors can be found in EN 1990 and EN 1992-1-1. These
standards also permit lower values under certain conditions. Annex C provides such information.
4.3.3.6 Transient situations
The following transient situations shall be considered:

— demoulding;
— transport to the storage yards;
— storage (support and load conditions);
— transport to site;
— erection (lifting);
— construction (assembly).
When relevant for the type of element, for transient situations a nominal transverse horizontal force to
cover out of plane effects due to dynamic actions or verticality deviations shall be considered. This may
be taken as 1,5 % of the self-weight of the element.
4.3.4 Resistance and reaction to fire
4.3.4.1 General
Resistance and reaction to fire shall be declared when relevant to the intended use of the product.
Resistance to fire is normally declared as standard fire resistance by means of classes. Alternatively, it
may be declared as resistance to parametric fire.
Recommendations related to the use of EN 1992-1-2 are given in Annex L.
NOTE The required class for standard fire resistance, or alternatively resistance to parametric fire, depends on
the national fire regulations.
4.3.4.2 Classification for standard fire resistance
For the verification of standard fire resistance one of the following methods can be chosen.
a) Classification by testing
Tests previously performed in accordance with the requirements of EN 13501-2 (i.e. same product, same
or more demanding test method) may be taken into account.
The validity of test results can be extended to other spans, cross-sections and loads by appropriate
calculation methods (see e.g. c) below).
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b) Classification by tabulated data
Tabulated data can be found in EN 1992-1-2. When applicable complementary rules may be given in
product standards.
c) Classification by calculation
For classification based on calculation methods, the relevant clauses of EN 1992-1-2 or the rules valid in
the place of use apply. When applicable, complementary rules may be given in product standards
4.3.4.3 Verification of resistance to parametric fire
Actions due to parametric fire shall be as given in EN 1991-1-2. Resistance to parametric fire may be
verified either by calculation methods in accordance to EN 1992-1-2, or by testing.
4.3.4.4 Reaction to fire
Concrete products made with maximum 1 % organic materials in the concrete composition (by mass or
volume whichever is the more onerous) may be declared as reaction to fire class A1 without the need for
testing.
Concrete products which include organic materials in the concrete composition greater than 1 % by mass
or volume shall be tested and classified according to EN 13501-1.
NOTE See Commission Decision 96/603/EEC, Materials to be considered as reaction to fire Class A without the
need for testing as amended by Commission Decision 2000/605/EC.
4.3.5 Acoustic properties
The acoustic properties are airborne sound insulation and impact sound insulation. These characteristics
shall be declared when relevant for the intended use of the product.
The airborne sound insulation of a concrete product may be estimated by calculation following
EN 12354-1:2000, Annex B or measured according to EN ISO 140-3. In this case, it shall be expressed in
the third octave bands 100 Hz to 3 150 Hz and as a single number quantity with spectrum adaptation
terms according to EN ISO 717-1.
The impact sound insulation of a concrete product may be estimated by calculation following
EN 12354-2:2000, Annex B or measured according to EN ISO 140-6. In this case, it shall be expressed in
the third octave bands 100 Hz to 3 150 Hz and as a single number quantity with spectrum adaptation
terms according to EN ISO 717-2.
Complementary information may be found in the relevant product standards.
4.3.6 Thermal properties
Thermal properties shall be declared when relevant for the intended use of the product. The thermal
properties of a concrete product shall be expressed in terms of one of the following sets of quantities:
a) the thermal conductivity of the material, together with the geometry of the product;
b) the thermal resistance of the product.
When relevant, the specific heat capacity of the material or the heat capacity of the finished product may
be given.
The thermal conductivity of the material may be determined by testing in accordance with EN 12664.
Determination of declared thermal values for dry state shall be according to EN ISO 10456, which also
gives procedures to convert the declared thermal values into design thermal values.
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The design thermal conductivity and the specific heat capacity of the materials may also be obtained from
tabulated values in EN ISO 10456 and EN 1745.
The thermal resistance and thermal transmittance of concrete products may be calculated in accordance
with EN ISO 6946 or measured in a hot box in accordance with EN ISO 8990 or EN 1934.
4.3.7 Durability
4.3.7.1 Durability requirements
The following specifications refer to concrete structural products with a design working life consistent
with EN 1992-1-1.
The durability of precast concrete products is ensured by the following requirements as relevant:
— adequate content of cement and additions (see 4.2.1.1);
— maximum water/binder ratio (see 4.2.1.1);
— maximum chloride content (see 4.2.1.1);
— maximum alkali content (see 4.2.1.1);
— protection of newly cast concrete against drying out (see 4.2.1.3);
— minimum concrete strength (see 4.2.2.1);

— minimum concrete cover and concrete quality of cover (see 4.3.7.4);
and, where applicable:

— air content (see 4.2.1.1);
— adequate hydration by heat treatment (see 4.2.1.4);
— specific requirements to ensure internal integrity (see 4.3.7.2);
— specific requirements to ensure surface integrity (see 4.3.7.3);
— water absorption (see 4.3.7.5);
— use of performance design methods (e.g. EN 206).
Durability requirements may be found in EN 1992-1-1:2004, 4.2.

In case of non-structural concrete products or when the design working life of the concrete product is
shorter or longer than the corresponding value in EN 1992-1-1 (50 years), the durability specifications
may be adapted to the specific field of application of the product.
4.3.7.2 Internal integrity
The potential properties concerning resistance and durability of the concrete mix shall be safeguarded
during production by adequate hydration, possibly by heat treatment (where applicable) and limitation
of early cracking of concrete; see 4.2.1.3 and 4.2.1.4.
4.3.7.3 Surface integrity
When relevant, the surface resistance of concrete against deterioration processes such as chemical
reactions, freeze-thaw effects, mechanical abrasion, etc. shall be ensured by proper provisions.
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The technical requirements for surface integrity may follow EN 206:2013+A1:2016, 5.3 and, as far as
possible, the performance related design method (EN 206:2013+A1:2016, 5.3.3 and CEN/TR 16563,
Principles of equivalent durability procedure) should be used to facilitate performance checking.
Depending on the provisions valid in the place of use of the product, one of these methods may be the
combination of limiting values for each exposure class related to maximum water/binder ratio, minimum
strength class and maximum water absorption of the concrete from the finished product.
EXAMPLE For class XC3 (moderate humidity, concrete inside buildings with moderate or high air humidity,
external concrete sheltered from rain) the combination could be: maximum water/binder ratio 0,50, minimum
strength class 35/45, maximum water absorption 6 %.
4.3.7.4 Steel corrosion resistance
Resistance against steel corrosion shall be obtained by following the principles of 4.1 of
EN 1992-1-1:2004. To fulfil these principles, Annex A of this standard gives a scale of ambient conditions
related to the concrete covers adopted in the design of the precast concrete product.
Corrosion resistance may also be obtained by protection of reinforcement or by using stainless steel.
4.3.7.5 Water absorption
When water absorption is specified it shall be measured according to 5.1.2.

4.3.7.6 Equivalent durability procedure
Performances of a precast concrete product may be determined by equivalent durability procedures.

4.3.8 Other requirements
4.3.8.1 Safety in handling
The concrete product shall be designed and manufactured so that it can be handled safely, with no
detrimental effect on the product itself. Provisions for handling and storage during transport and on site
shall be given and documented by the manufacturer. Additional information can be found in
EN 13670:2009, 9.4.
NOTE General guidance is given in CEN/TR 15728. For specific applications, further guidance might be given
in the insert suppliers’ technical documentation.
4.3.8.2 Safety in use
The properties of a concrete product, regulatory related to safety in its intended final use, should be
considered if required (e.g. surface regularity, slip resistance, sharp edges, etc.).
4.3.8.3 Self-weight
If required, the self-weight of the finished product shall be declared.

If C.5 is applied, the manufacturer shall control the self-weight.
5 Test methods
5.1 Tests on concrete
5.1.1 Compressive strength
The concrete strength shall be tested according to EN 12390-3:

— on representative moulded specimens according to EN 12390-1 and EN 12390-2;
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— or on representative cores according to EN 12504-1.
For the determination of structural strength, the curing conditions of EN 12390-2 do not apply.
NOTE 1 The different shapes and dimensions of test specimens give different values for the concrete strength.
Proper shape factors shall be applied to give the standard cylinder or cube strength.
Cubes with a nominal size of at least 100 mm and not more than 150 mm and cylinders or cores with
equal nominal length and diameter from 100 mm up to 150 mm can be assumed to give a strength value
equivalent to the standard cube strength value obtained under the same ambient conditions.
Cylinders and cores with a nominal diameter of at least 100 mm and not larger than 150 mm and with a
nominal length to diameter ratio equal to 2 can be assumed to give a strength value equivalent to the
standard cylinder strength value obtained under the same ambient conditions.
For other shapes and sizes of specimens, conversion factors shall be established by initial testing
according to EN 206:2013+A1:2016, 5.5.1.1.
Cores with a nominal diameter less than 50 mm and/or a nominal length less than 0,7 times the diameter
shall not be used. Cubes with a nominal size less than 50 mm shall not be used.
NOTE 2 Annex G provides information on shape correlation factors.
Conversion factors for the relationship between indirect structural strength and direct structural
strength shall be established by initial testing. Depending on the shape and/or size of the specimens to
be considered this conversion factor may or may not include a shape and/or size conversion factor.
5.1.2 Water absorption
When the water absorption of concrete is measured, the test method given in normative Annex F shall
apply.
5.1.3 Dry density of concrete
When the dry density of concrete is required, the test shall be carried out on representative specimens in
accordance with EN 12390-7.
5.2 Measuring of dimensions and surface characteristics
When not defined in the specific product standard, information on measuring of dimensions are given in
Annex H.
Dimensions are assumed at reference temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C, and at the reference age of
28 days. If necessary, theoretical corrections shall be made for inherent deviations of the dimensions
when measuring at other temperatures or ages.
The equipment used to check deviations shall be read with an accuracy of at least 1/5 of the deviation to
be checked.
Angular deviation of a plane surface shall be measured in two perpendicular directions.
For wide elements, such as ribbed elements and special roof elements, the length should be measured at
three locations, for example at 100 mm from both edges and in the centre.
If considered necessary, the width and height shall also be measured at least at three locations along the
length of the element. For dimensions that may be difficult to measure directly on the element, leveling
rods or leveling instruments may be used to aid in the measuring.
Lateral bow and camber shall be measured at midspan.
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5.3 Weight of the products
When the reduction of γG according to C.5 is applied, the self-weight of the precast concrete product shall
be determined by weighing with an accuracy of ± 3 % or estimated by calculation.
Estimated weight shall be calculated from:
— the nominal dimensions of the finished product;
— the mean value of concrete density representative for the finished product considered, and measured
from the test specimen used for potential strength according to EN 12390-3;
— the amount of reinforcement of the finished product.
6 Assessment and verification of constancy of performance

6.1 General
6.1.1 General
Note that the assignment of tasks for the manufacturer and for the notified body in consideration of CE
marking is defined in the relevant Annex ZA of the product standard. Care should be taken in respect of
the fact that some tasks described in this clause are not relevant for CE marking.
6.1.2 Demonstration of conformity
The compliance of concrete products with the relevant requirements of the product standard and with
the performances declared by the manufacturer shall be demonstrated by:
— determination of the product-type
— factory production control.
The manufacturer shall always retain the overall control and shall have the necessary means to take
responsibility for the conformity of the product with its declared performance(s).
6.1.3 Assessment of conformity
6.1.3.1 Assessment of factory production control
If carried out, the assessment should be based on both the following tasks:
— initial inspection of the factory and of factory production control;
— continuing surveillance, assessment and approval of factory production control (including

supervision of measurements and tests on materials, processes and finished products).
6.1.3.2 Assessment of the product
If carried out, the assessment should be based on one or both of the following tasks, which are additional
to tasks of 6.1.3.1:
— supervision, assessment and approval of type testing of the product (see 6.2);
— audit testing on samples taken at the factory or possibly from the construction site.
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6.1.4 Product families
Types of concrete products may be grouped into families for the purpose of demonstrating conformity
with relevant requirements. Grouping may take place if the family is identified in the product standard
or if:
— the property of a single type can be demonstrated by the manufacturer to represent reliably the
property of other types in the family; and
— it is demonstrated by the manufacturer that the property is controlled by the same procedures of the
factory production control.
6.2 Type testing

6.2.1 General
All performances related to characteristics included in the product standard shall be determined when
the manufacturer intends to declare the respective performances unless the standard gives provisions
for declaring them without performing tests (e.g. use of previously existing data, Classified Without
Further Testing and conventionally accepted performance).
The purpose of type testing is to determine the performance of the characteristics and to demonstrate
that the product meets the requirements.
A special feature of precast concrete products is the possibility that full scale testing of the products may
be carried out prior to delivery. However it is not the intent that full scale testing shall be carried out on
a regular basis.
Type testing can be:
— physical type testing – Physical type testing consists of submitting a representative sample of the
product and/or of specimens to the relevant tests for the properties to be proved;
— type calculation – Type calculation is the justification of the relevant properties of the product by
calculation;
— a combination of both physical type testing and type calculation.
When the design of a product has been supplied by the purchaser, the determination of the product-type
is not required.
For properties of the product evaluated on the basis of generally accepted design methods (e.g. design
rules of EN 1992-1-1 or product standards), with common arrangements and usual design models or
based on documented long-term experience, physical type testing of the product is not required. In other
cases, physical type tests shall be carried out to verify the reliability of the design method.
It shall not be necessary to type test both the product and the concrete.
If the manufacturer has access to appropriate and calibrated test equipment, physical type testing may
be carried out with this equipment.
Results of type testing shall be recorded. Annex M gives a survey of type testing and/or calculations which
shall be performed or may be required according to this standard.
Reference to type testing performed on another production line or by another manufacturer (shared type
testing) may be admitted provided that it is demonstrated to be representative and authorized by that
manufacturer. Shared type testing is not accepted for concrete properties.
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6.2.2 Testing and compliance criteria
Type testing shall be carried out to demonstrate the conformity to the requirement before a new type of
product is put on the market. It shall also be carried out for products under production at the date of
availability of the pertinent product standard. Previous type tests performed before this date on the same
product may be considered if they comply with the requirements of the pertinent product standard.
For type testing of concrete, the relevant requirements of EN 206:2013+A1:2016, Annex A shall apply.
Products shall not be delivered until the results of type testing show that they comply with the
requirements.
Type testing of the product shall also be carried out whenever there is a change in design, concrete
composition, type of steel, method of manufacture or other modifications which could significantly
change some of the properties of the product.
Manufacturers shall keep type testing reports, as the basis for the declaration of performance, for a period
of 10 years after the date of the last production of the products to which they relate.
6.3 Factory production control
6.3.1 General
The manufacturer shall establish, document, maintain and implement a factory production control (FPC)
system to ensure that the product put on the market meets the requirements of this standard and
complies with the specified or declared values and with the requirements on technical documentation.
NOTE A manufacturer that operates a quality system in accordance with EN ISO 9001:2015 and takes into
account the requirements of this standard is deemed to satisfy the factory production control requirements as
described hereafter.
6.3.2 Organization
The tasks, competences, responsibilities and authority of the personnel involved in factory production
control shall be defined, documented, maintained and implemented, including procedures for the
following activities:
a) demonstration of conformity of the product at appropriate stages;
b) identification recording and dealing with any instance of non-conformity;
c) establishment of causes of non-conformity and possible corrective action (design, materials or

production procedures).
An organisational scheme shall clarify the activities given in a) to c) of the personnel involved.
Special requirements regarding the competence level of various functions may be applicable.
6.3.3 Control system
The factory production control system shall consist of procedures, instructions, regular inspections, tests
and the utilization of the results to control equipment, raw materials, other incoming materials,
production process and finished products.
6.3.4 Document control
Documents shall be controlled in such a way that only valid copies are available in the workplace. These
documents are the procedures, instructions, standards, construction reports, drawings and the factory
production control procedures.
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The production drawings and documents shall provide the specifications and all data necessary for the
manufacture (see 6.3.5) of the product. They shall be dated and approved for production by a person
designated by the manufacturer.
In case the manufacturer has used shared product-type results, the FPC shall also include the appropriate
documentation as foreseen in Clause 6.2.1.
6.3.5 Process control
The manufacturer shall identify the relevant features of the plant and/or the production process which
affect the conformity of the product with the technical specification. He shall plan and perform the
production process in such a manner that conformity of the product with the requirements of the product
standard is ensured.
6.3.6 Inspection and testing
6.3.6.1 General
Inspection and testing shall be performed on equipment, raw materials, other incoming materials,
production process and finished products. The subjects, criteria, methods and frequencies related to
inspection and testing shall be laid down in inspection schemes. The frequency of checks and inspections
and the methods which are not specified in this standard shall be defined in such a way as to achieve
permanent conformity of the product.
The inspection schemes given in Tables D.1 to D.4 are reference schemes.
The manufacturer shall apply the relevant parts of these schemes unless he can demonstrate that any
changes which he makes to them achieve equal confidence in the conformity of the product. For the
conformity of the production of concrete, the relevant part of the production control procedures of
EN 206 can be considered to achieve an equal confidence level.
Switching rules for the rate of inspection subjects indicated in the inspection schemes, are given in
Table D.5.
If relevant, additional inspections may be carried out.
The results of inspection which are expressed in numerical terms, all inspection results requiring
corrective action and test results, shall be recorded and be available.
The tests shall be carried out in accordance with the methods mentioned in the relevant standard or by
applying alternative test methods with a proven correlation or a safe relationship to the standard
methods.
Appropriate further testing of samples taken at the factory shall be carried out when it is necessary for
the demonstration of the compliance.
The results of testing shall meet the specified conformity criteria and be available.
6.3.6.2 Equipment
The weighing, measuring and testing equipment used in the factory shall be calibrated and inspected
following the reference schemes given in Table D.1.
6.3.6.3 Materials
Raw materials and other incoming materials shall be inspected for conformity with the technical
documentation according to 6.3.4.
The reference schemes for inspections, measurements and tests are given in Table D.2.
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6.3.6.4 Production process
The schemes for inspections, measurements and tests are given in Table D.3.
6.3.6.5 Finished products
A sampling and testing plan for the finished products shall be prepared and implemented for all
properties (including marking) to be checked.
The reference inspection scheme for the finished product is given in Table D.4.
6.3.7 Non-conforming products
If the results of factory production control or complaints after delivery reveal non-conformity of one or
more properties of the product with this standard or with the manufacturer’s technical specifications, the
manufacturer shall take the necessary steps in order to rectify the shortcoming. If non-conformity occurs,
the possible relevant effects on resistance, serviceability, appearance durability and on installation and
assembly compatibility shall be documented. The documentation shall evaluate the possibility of
acceptance with or without remedial measures or after downgrading the product for suitable uses within
the scope of the relevant product standard. If the faulty product is not acceptable and no satisfactory
remedial measure or downgrading is found, the faulty product shall be rejected.
If non-conformity is identified after delivery, the manufacturer shall have the necessary registrations and
procedures that allow him to trace the non-conformity and to assess it.
Products which do not comply with the requirements shall be set aside and marked accordingly.
Procedures dealing with non-conformity of the product, with complaints concerning the properties
stated in the standard or in the specification and with corrective actions shall be documented.
6.3.8 Conformity criteria
6.3.8.1 Concrete strength
Conformity criteria for standard compressive strength at 28 days shall be taken from of
EN 206:2013+A1:2016, 8.2.1.1 and 8.2.1.3. However:
— the period of continuous production to estimate the current statistical parameters (mean, standard
deviation...) of a concrete type or the reference concrete type of a concrete family may be reduced to
three calendar weeks of factory production control provided that a minimum of 15 consecutive
inspection results is obtained spread over at least five production days;
— the initial value of the statistical parameters estimated in the first period of production, reduced to
three calendar weeks as specified above, may be updated through a continuous system for the next
assessment period;
— for the initial phase, before reaching the minimum production period specified above, conformity
assessment shall be based on the following criteria:
fcm ≥ fck + 4MPa and (6)
fci ≥ fck — 4 MPa (7)
where
fci is each test result;
fcm is the mean compressive strength of concrete; and
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fck is the characteristic value of the compressive strength of concrete;

The same criteria should be used for non-continuing occasional productions;
— the conformity assessment of concrete strength during the period of continuous production may be
checked using a control chart complying with EN 206 requirements provided the probability of
acceptance is equivalent.
Concrete strength may be tested at an earlier age using the same conformity assessment procedures and
criteria. Further recommendations are given in Annex B.
6.3.8.2 Concrete properties other than strength
EN 206:2013+A1:2016, 8.2.3 shall apply.

6.3.9 Indirect or alternative test method
Any indirect or alternative test method may be used for specific properties, e.g. rebound hammer and
sound velocity for testing concrete properties, provided a safe correlation is established and maintained
with the direct method.
6.3.10 Initial inspection of factory and of FPC
Initial inspection of factory and of FPC shall be carried out when the production process has been finalised
and in operation. The factory and FPC documentation shall be assessed to verify that the requirements of
6.3.1 to 6.3.9 are fulfilled.
During the inspection it shall be verified:

a) that all resources necessary for the achievement of the product characteristics included in this
European Standard are in place and correctly implemented; and
b) that the FPC-procedures in accordance with the FPC documentation are followed in practice; and
c) when relevant, that the product complies with the initial type testing, for which compliance of the
product performance to the declaration of conformity has been verified.
All locations where final assembly or at least final testing of the relevant product is performed, shall be
assessed to verify that the above conditions a) to c) are in place and implemented. If the FPC system
covers more than one product, production line or production process, and it is verified that the general
requirements are fulfilled when assessing one product, production line or production process, then the
assessment of the general requirements does not need to be repeated when assessing the FPC for another
product, production line or production process.
All assessments and their results shall be documented in the initial inspection report.
6.3.11 Continuous surveillance of FPC
Surveillance of the FPC shall be undertaken once per year. The surveillance of the FPC shall include a
review of the FPC test plan(s) and production processes(s) for each product to determine if any changes
have been made since the last assessment or surveillance. The significance of any changes shall be
assessed.
Checks shall be made to ensure that the test plans are still correctly implemented and that the production
equipment is still correctly maintained and calibrated at appropriate time intervals.
The records of tests and measurement made during the production process and to finished products may
be reviewed to ensure that the values obtained still correspond with those values for the samples
submitted to the determination of the product-type and that the correct actions have been taken for non-
compliant devices.
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6.3.12 Procedure for modifications
Where relevant, a re-assessment of the factory and of the FPC system shall be performed for those
aspects, which may be affected by the modification.
All assessments and their results shall be documented in a report.
7 Marking
Each produced unit shall be marked or labelled to show:
— identification of the manufacturer;
— identification of the place of production;
— number of the product standard;
— identification code of the unit when necessary, (e.g. to trace declared unit properties and
performances and other relevant product data in the technical documentation or to trace production
process data);
— date of casting;
— self-weight of the unit when required;

— other information relevant for installation in the work (e.g. location and orientation) when required.
For identical or serial units of a concrete product, the above procedure may be simplified or replaced by
overall marking or labelling of packaged units or lots of units.
In addition to the above data, the following accompanying information shall be provided on the marking
or labelling or in the accompanying documents:
— product identity (description according to the standard and/or commercial name);
— technical documentation where applicable.
NOTE Where applicable, for CE marking refer to Annex ZA of relevant product standard.
8 Technical documentation
At the latest at the time of delivery, technical documents shall be available, which are appropriate for the
chosen method of declaration, and which:
— ensure traceability of design assumptions, methods, results and detailing of the element including
construction data such as the dimensions, the tolerances, the layout of the reinforcement, the
concrete cover, etc.;
— meet national provisions on design documents in the place of use;
— give guidance on safe transportation, handling and storing;
— give specifications for the erection of the elements; and
— give supplementary information referred to in the marking labelled to the elements.
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Different technical documents for structural concrete products meeting the requirements above are
exemplified in the informative Annex J.
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Annex A
(informative)
Concrete cover as regard to corrosion
A.1 Minimum concrete cover for base conditions

With reference to the durability of precast concrete products in terms of steel protection against
corrosion, Table A.1 gives the scale of environmental conditions and corresponding exposure classes.
Table A.1 — Nominal scale of environmental conditions
Environmental Aggressivity Exposure classes of EN 206

conditions
A Null X0
B Low XC1
C Moderate XC2-XC3
D Normal XC4
E High XD1-XS1
F Very high XD2-XS2

G Extreme XD3-XS3
For precast concrete products intended for normal design working life (50 years), the recommended
values of minimum concrete cover as given in Table A.2 can be used, provided that special quality control
of the factory production is ensured.
Table A.2 — Minimum concrete cover
Dimensions in millimetres
Reinforcing Pretensioned
Slab bars for Slab tendons for
reinforcing products pretensioned products
bars other than tendons other than
slabs slabs
Environmental Cmin C0 Ambient ≥ C0 < C0 ≥ C0 < C0 ≥ C0 < C0 ≥ C0 < C0
conditions conditions
A C20/25 C30/37 A 10 10 10 10 10 10
B C20/25 C30/37 B 10 10 10 10 15 15
C C25/30 C35/45 C 10 15 15 20 20 25 25 30
D C30/37 C40/50 D 15 20 20 25 25 30 30 35
E C30/37 C40/50 E 20 25 25 30 30 35 35 40
F C30/37 C40/50 F 25 30 30 35 35 40 40 45
G C35/45 C45/55 G 30 35 35 40 40 45 45 50
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In Table A.2, Cmin is the minimum concrete class required for the given exposure class, and C0 is the
concrete class being two strength classes higher than Cmin. Where freeze/thaw or chemical attack on
concrete (Classes XF and XA of EN 206) is expected, special attention should be given to the concrete
composition. Covers in accordance with Table A.2 will normally be sufficient for such situations.
A.2 Alternative conditions

In applying EN 1992-1-1:2004, 4.4.1.2, the following alternative conditions are recommended unless
other rules are given in the National Annex.
— For products with intended design working life of 100 years in environmental conditions C to G, the
values of Table A.2 should be increased with 10 mm.
— When steel with protection against corrosion by coating is used, the concrete cover as given in
Table A.2 may be reduced by 5 mm; when stainless steel is used the concrete cover could be reduced
to the value required for bond, fire resistance or specific aggressive environment.
— When the concrete class is ≥ C40/50 and its water absorption is less than 6,0 % (characteristic value)
the concrete cover as given in Table A.2 may be reduced by 5 mm.
— For concrete classes higher than C50/60 and water absorption less than 5,0 % (characteristic value)
the reduction may be taken to 10 mm.
— For uneven surfaces (e.g. exposed aggregate) the minimum concrete cover should be increased with
the maximum depth of the unevenness. When a sufficient protection of concrete exposed surface is
ensured, the exposure class may be decreased and the concrete cover accordingly.
— For products with a design working life shorter than 50 years and/or for non-structural products,
the values in Table A.2 may be reduced. Unless rules valid in the place of use specify other values, a
reduction of 5 mm is recommended,
— The minimum concrete cover should be 10 mm.
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Annex B
(informative)
Concrete quality control
B.1 Statistical representative values

The test strength results should be subjected to statistical analysis applied to a moving group of samples
to evaluate the current characteristic value with reference to the continuing production.
If needed, supplementary tests made before the target age of curing (28 days) can be carried out in the
same way for early statistics. The test values should be previously subjected to a uniform correlation to
a given age on the basis of a proved hardening law.
This procedure applies for potential strength or structural strength (direct or indirect).
B.2 Conformity criteria for potential strength

6.3.8.1. should be applied.
B.3 Direct structural strength

For concrete quality control, direct structural strength may be chosen by the manufacturer as an
alternative to potential strength. Strength tests on drilled cores may be performed in order to verify the
conformity of the direct structural strength. As a rule the sampling should follow the procedure below:
— with reference to every production day, two cores are taken from different positions in one product
(e.g. one end upper position and one middle lower position), each core representing one sample;
— the core strength is measured (see 5.1.1), obtaining the two values f 1° ≤ f 2° .
Conformity criteria are applied, as specified in B.2 for potential strength, with:
α f k° < f ck
(B.1)
where
f k° is the characteristic value of the standard period;
α is 1/0,85 is the safety conversion factor according to 4.2.2.2.5;

fck is the characteristic value of compressive strength of concrete.
B.4 Indirect structural strength

Indirect structural strength should be correlated to direct structural strength with an initial calibration
testing. Tests on drilled cores as specified in B.3 should be performed, for a minimum period of five
production days, in parallel to the corresponding tests performed on the moulded samples cured in the
same conditions of the elements.
For the calibration of indirect to direct structural strength, comparison is made with reference to the test
data of the same day of production and to the whole group of the last five test data.
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The ratio between indirect and direct structural strength is assumed to be 1,0 if:
f m° ≥ 0, 95 f (B.2)
f ° ≥ f − 3, 0 MPa (B.3)
1
f=
m
°
(f °
1 2
)
+ f ° /2 (B.4)
where
f ° and f ° are direct structural strength measured on cored specimens;

1 2
f is the indirect structural strength of the moulded sample;

and if
f ° ≥ fk
k (B.5)
where
fk is the characteristic indirect structural strength of the moulded samples for the last five
production days.
After this calibration the same conformity criteria of B.2 can be applied to indirect structural strength
with:
α f k ≥ f ck (B.6)
where
α is 1/0,85 is the safety conversion factor according to 4.2.2.2.5.
B.5 Direct assessment of possibly non-conforming units

When from testing it results that conformity verification of B.2, B.3 or B.4 is not satisfied, the units
produced in the corresponding day can be submitted to a direct assessment.
This assessment should be made by means of testing of direct structural strength on cores drilled from
the products themselves, with the following procedure:
— a representative unit is selected from the stock of products manufactured with the non-conforming
concrete type;
— three cores are taken from different positions in the unit (i.e. one upper end position, one lower end
position, one middle position);
— the standard direct structural strength is measured (see 5.1.1) obtaining the three values
f1° ≤ f2° ≤ f3;
— an equivalent design value fd = (fm - Δ f)/γ
is computed from the mean f m = (f °

1 2 3
)
+ f ° + f ° /3
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and from the total deviation Δf = f3 - f1 (≥3,5 MPa);
— the product is accepted if
α f1° > fck — 4 MPa (B.7)
and
αfd ≥ fcd/ αcc (B.8)
where
fcd is the intended potential design cylinder strength assumed in resistance calculations
(ultimate limit state);
αcc is the related long term effect coefficient (see EN 1992-1-1:2004, 3.1.6 (1));
γ is the additional confidence factor necessary to extend the result of the assessment from the
selected unit to all the non-conforming stock of units (the value 1,2 is recommended);
otherwise the product is rejected, unless it can be appropriately strengthened, or downgraded for other
suitable uses.
Rules valid in the place of use may define the deviation ∆ f differently and in that case the rule valid in
the place of use should be used.
NOTE In accordance with EN 1992–1-1, αcc is a Nationally Determined Parameter (NDP).
If the questionable stock is large or contains products manufactured with the same concrete type but
with different production processes leading to different structural strengths, a single unit submitted to
the procedure as described may not be representative for the whole stock. In that case the stock should
be subdivided in appropriate batches and the procedure should be applied for a representative unit of
each batch.
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Annex C
(informative)
Reliability considerations
C.1 General
Following EN 1992-1-1:2004, A.3, the values of partial safety factors for materials may be assumed as
given in C.2 to C.4.
If the recommended values in EN 1992-1-1:2004, Clause 2 are changed in the National Annex, the
reduced safety factors given in C.2 and C.3 should be modified proportionally.
These values should be used only when factory production control is under third party assessment.
C.2 Reduction based on quality control and reduced tolerances

If factory production control (see 6.3 and Annex D) ensures that unfavourable deviations of cross
sectional dimensions are within the tightened tolerances given in Table C.1, the partial safety factor for
reinforcement may be reduced to:
γs = 1,10 (C.1)
Under the condition given above, and if the coefficient of variation of the concrete strength is shown not
to exceed 10 %, the partial safety factor for concrete may be reduced to:
γc = 1,4 (C.2)
Table C.1 — Tightened tolerances
h or b (mm) Tightened tolerances

mm
Cross section dimension Position of reinforcement
Δh, Δb Δc
Mm mm
≤ 150 ±5 ±5
400 ±10 ±10
≥ 2 500 + 25 + 20/− 10
With linear interpolation for intermediate values.
+Δc refers to the mean value of reinforcing or prestressing steel in the cross section or over a width of one meter
(e.g. slabs and walls).
C.3 Reduction based on using reduced or measured geometrical parameters in

design
If the calculation of design resistance is based on critical dimensions, including effective depth (see
Figure C.1), which are either:
— reduced by tolerances, or
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— measured in the finished structure,
the following values may be used:

γs = 1,05, γc = 1,45 (C.3)
Under the condition given above and provided that the coefficient of variation of the concrete strength is
shown not to exceed 10 %, the partial factor for concrete may be reduced to γc = 1,35.
a) Cross section b) Position of reinforcement

(unfavourable direction for effective depth)
Figure C.1 — Cross-section tolerances

C.4 Reduction based on assessment of concrete strength in finished structure

For concrete strength values based on testing of direct structural strength as defined in 4.2.2, γc may be
reduced with the conversion factor η; normally η = 0,85 may be assumed.
The value of γc to which this reduction is applied may already be reduced according to C.2 or C.3.
However, the resulting value of γc should not be less than 1,30.
C.5 Reduction of γG based on control of self-weight

Partial safety factor for self-weight of precast concrete product γG may be reduced by factor 0,95 when
the measured weight or the estimated weight of the product does not exceed that used in design
calculations. The weight is determined according to 5.3.
Partial safety factor for self-weight of precast concrete product γG may be reduced by factor 0,90 when
statistical 95 % fractile of weighted or evaluated weight does not exceed that used in design calculations.
If the reduction of γG is applied, tightened tolerances shall be used and controlled systematically, see
Table C.1.
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Annex D
(normative)
Inspection schemes
D.1 General
Inspection subjects do not apply if they are not relevant for the specific product or if their purpose is
fulfilled by other appropriate inspection.
D.2 Equipment inspection

Table D.1 — Equipment inspection
SUBJECT METHOD PURPOSE FREQUENCYa

D.1.1 - Testing and measuring equipment
1 Strength Except as indicated in the test Correct — On (re) installation
testing method, calibrating against functioning and or after major repair
equipment equipment which has been accuracy — Once per year
calibrated to National
2 Weighing Specifications and is used

equipment exclusively for this purpose
3 Dimension
measuring
equipment
4 Temperature
and humidity
measuring
equipment
D.1.2 - Storage and production equipment
1 Storage of Visual inspection or other Absence of — On installation
materials appropriate method contamination — Weekly
2 Weighing or Visual inspection Correct Daily
volumetric functioning and
batching cleanliness
equipment
3 Calibrating against equipment Manufacturer — On (re)installation
which has been calibrated to declared accuracy or after major repair
National Standards and is used — Weighing: once a
exclusively for this purpose year
— Volumetric:
twice a year
— In case of doubt
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SUBJECT METHOD PURPOSE FREQUENCYa

4 Equipment Comparison of the actual Manufacturer — On (re)installation
for amount with the reading of the declared accuracy — Twice a year
continuous meter
measurement
of water
content of
fine
aggregates a
5 Mixers Visual inspection Wear and correct Weekly
functioning
6 Moulds Visual inspection Condition (e.g. Regularly depending on
wear and the type of material and
deformation) frequency of use
7 Prestressing Calibrating against equipment Correct — On (re) installation
equipment which has been calibrated to functioning and — Twice per year
National Standards and is used accuracy
exclusively for this purpose
8 Visual inspection Wear of anchorage Weekly for each
equipment equipment used
9 Casting Manufacturer inspection Correct Manufacturer inspection

machine/equ instructions compaction of instructions and at least
ipment concrete monthly
10 Storage of Visual inspection To ascertain Regularly
reinforcing separate and clean
steel storage, absence
of contamination
and of strongly
rusted steel bars
11 Storage of Visual inspection Dry, airy storage, Regularly
prestressing absence of
steel contamination
a Only if the equipment is available and the purpose is not covered by appropriate inspection(s) under D.3.1 in
Table D.3 or D.4.1 in Table D.4.
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D.3 Materials inspection

Table D.2 — Materials inspection
SUBJECT METHOD PURPOSE FREQUENCY

D.2.1 - All materials
1 All materials Inspection prior to discharge of To ascertain that the Each delivery
delivery ticket and/or label on consignment is as
the package showing ordered and from
conformity with the ordera the correct source
D.2.2 - Materials not submitted to an assessment of conformity before deliveryb

1 Cement and Appropriate test methods Conformity with Each delivery
other requirements
cementitious (see 4.1.2)d
materialsc
2 Aggregates Visual inspection prior to Conformity with — Each delivery
discharge with respect to the requirements — When delivery is by
grading shape and impurities (see 4.1.2)d belt conveyor and
from the same source,
periodically
depending on local or
delivery conditions
3 Sieve analysis according to Conformity with — 1st delivery from new
EN 933–1 agreed grading source
4 Appropriate test method Assessment of — In case of doubt,
impurities or following visual
contamination inspection
— Periodically
depending on local or
delivery conditions
5 Test for water absorption Assessment of — 1st delivery from new
according to EN 1097–6e effective water source
content of concrete — In case of doubt,
(see following visual
EN 206:2013+A1:20 inspection
16, 5.4.2)e
6 Admixturesf Visual inspection Conformity with Each delivery
normal appearance
7 Test to EN 934–2 Uniformity of

density
8 Tests for identification Conformity with In case of doubt
according to EN 934–2, e.g. suppliers stated
density, infrared etc. data
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9 Additions/ Visual inspection Conformity with — Each delivery
pigmentsf normal appearance — Periodically during
production of
concrete
10 Appropriate test methodg Uniformity of —
densityg
11 Test of loss of ignitiong Identification of Each delivery to be used
changes in carbon for air-entrained concrete
content which may
affect air entrained
concrete h
12 Water not Test according to EN 1008 To ascertain that the — 1st use of new source
taken from a water is free from — Water from open
public harmful water course : Three
distribution constituents times a year, or more
system depending on local
conditions
— Other sources: once a
year
13 Recycled Visual inspection Check for solid Weekly
water content and
contaminants
14 Test to EN 1008 In case of doubt
(see 4.1.2)d
15 Steel Visual inspection Conformity with
requirements
16 Appropriate test method Each delivery
(see 4.1.3 and
4.1.4)d
17 Inserts and Manufacturers method Conformity with Each delivery
connections requirements
(see 4.1.5)d
a The order shall mention the specification(s).
b Materials not certified before delivery by the precast concrete product manufacturer or by other means.
c It is recommended that samples are taken and are stored once per week per type of cement for testing in case
of doubt.
d The requirements of this standard may be completed by the manufacturers requirements.
e Not necessary if the purpose is fulfilled by other appropriated inspection(s) under D.3.1 in Table D.3 or D.4.1
in Table D.4.
f It is recommended that samples are taken at each delivery and stored for testing in case of doubt.
g Only for additions in suspension.
h Only for bulk powder additions to be used for air-entrained concrete.
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D.4 Process inspection

Table D.3 — Process inspection
D.3.1 – Concretea
1 Mixture — Visual on weighing Conformity with — Daily for each
composition equipment intended composition composition used
(except — Checking against (weight or volumetric — After each change
water production batched)
content) documents
2 Appropriate analysis Conformity with Monthly for each
intended mixture composition used
values (only
volumetric batched)
3 Water Appropriate method To provide data for the — Daily for each
content of water/binder ratio composition used
fresh — After each change
concrete
4 Chloride Calculation To ensure that the In case of an increase in
content of maximum chloride the chloride content of

concrete content is not the constituents
exceeded
5 Water/bind Calculation To assess specified Daily, if specified
er ratio of (see EN 206:2013+A1:20 water/binder ratio
fresh 16, 5.4.2)
concrete
6 Air content Test according to To assess conformity First batch of each
of fresh EN 12350–7 for normal- with the specified production day until
concrete weight and heavy-weight content of entrained values stabilize
where concrete air
specifiedb ASTM C173 / C173M -
10b for light weight
concrete
7 Concrete Visual check Correct mixing Daily for each mixture
mix
8 Potential Testing according to 5.1.1 To assess conformity Daily for each type of
strength with intended valuec concreted
9 Structural To assess conformity Each five production
strengthe with intended valuef days per concrete family
usedf
10 Density of Test according to To assess specified As frequently as
hardened EN 12390–7 density (see 4.2.2.5) potential strength test
light- or
heavyweigh
t concretee
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11 Water Testing according to Intended value Each five production
absorptione Annex F (see 4.3.7.5 and days per type of
Annex F) hardened concrete used
and casting technique
applied. D.5.2 may be
applied after 5 positive
results
D.3.2 - Other process subjectsg

1 Reinforcem Visual inspectionh Conformity with Daily
ent and required type,
2 inserts Measuringh quantity, shape, Depending on
(including dimensions and manufacturer inspection
lifting position instructions
inserts)
3 Welding Visual inspection Quality of welds Daily
4 Appropriate test Conformity of welded Depending on
method(s) steel (see 4.2.3.1) manufacturer inspection
instructions, but not less
than every 400 t of steel
5 Straightenin Visual inspection Quality of Daily

g straightening
6 Appropriate test Conformity of Depending on
method(s) straightened steel (see manufacturer inspection
4.2.3.1) instructions, but not less
7 Bending Visual inspection Quality of bending Daily
8 Appropriate test Conformity of bended Depending on
method(s) steel (see 4.2.3.1) manufacturer inspection
instructions, but not less
9 Moulds and Visual inspection Cleanliness and oiling Daily
beds
10 Check for wear and Depending on moulding
deformation material and frequency
of use
11 Measuring Determination of Each new mould or after
dimensions major modification
12 Prestressing Measuring of force or Correct force Depending on
elongation (see 4.2.3.2) manufacturer inspection
instructions
13 Before Visual inspection Conformity with Daily with frequency
casting production drawings depending on moulding
process
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14 Concrete Visual inspection Correct compaction Daily
placing
15 Protection Visual inspection Conformity with Daily
against specification
drying out (see 4.2.1.3) and
documented factory
16 Verification of relevant Weekly
procedures
process conditions
17 Accelerated Verification of relevant Conformity with Daily
hardening process conditions specification and
(by heat documented factory
treatment) procedures
18 Measuring temperatures Depending on process
19 Postcasting As appropriate Conformity with Depending on process
processing specifications and and specifications
documented factory
procedures
20 Slippage of Appropriated check/ Conformity with Depending on product
tendons measurement specification and/or processi
(see 4.2.3.2)
21 Temperatur When relevant, check the Take appropriate Daily

e temperature (outdoor, in measures
the production and
storage areas)
a The indicated tests and frequencies may be adapted or even deleted when equivalent information is obtained
directly or indirectly from the product (see 6.3.9).
b Only for concrete containing entrained air (see EN 206 :2013+A1:2016, Table F.1).
c For example, required strength class in the case of compressive strength (see 4.2.2.1).
d Alternatively EN 206:2013+A1:2016, 8.2.1.2 may apply.
e Only if the property is specified.
f According to the manufacturers process requirements.
g This inspection scheme may be adapted or completed for specific product purposes.
h Check against approved production drawings.
i Need and frequency of effective measurement may depend on the possibility of visual check on product
sections.
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D.5 Finished product inspection

Table D.4 — Finished product inspection
D.4.1 - Product Testinga

1 Production Testing according to H.1 Conformity with the Depending on
tolerances to H.3 and/or other requirements of this product and
(including appropriate method standard and the geometrical
concrete requirements for the properties
cover) manufacturer declared
properties
2 Surface Testing according to H.4 Conformity with the Depending on
characterist and/or other appropriate requirements for the product and
ics method manufacturer declared surface properties
properties
3 Mechanical Appropriate test method Conformity with the Depending on
resistance requirements for the product and
by testing b manufacturer’s declared mechanical
mechanical resistance resistance
properties properties
4 Marking/ Visual check Conformity with the Daily

Labelling requirements of this
standard
5 Storage Visual check Conformity with the Daily
requirements of this
standard
Segregation of non-
conforming products
6 Delivery Visual check Correct delivery age, Daily
loading and loading
documents
7 Final Visual check To ascertain intactness Daily
inspection
a This inspection may be adapted and/or completed for specific product purposes.
b Only if regular inspection by full scale testing is relevant in addition to type testing (e.g. if full scale testing of
mechanical resistance replaces concrete strength inspection).
D.6 Switching rules

Switching rules only apply for inspection subjects of Tables D.1 to D.4 providing quantified results
checked against specified declared or documented values.
Switching rules apply for each selected subject separately.
Depending on the subject, a result considered for applying switching rules may be an individual result or
may be related to a group of results obtained from a sample.
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Table D.5 — Switching rules
D.5.1 - Normal inspection

The inspection rate shall be in accordance with Tables D.1 to D.4.
D.5.2 - Normal to reduced inspection
Reduced inspection corresponds to half the rate of normal inspection. It may be used when
normal inspection is effective and the ten preceding successive results had been accepted.
D.5.3 - Reduced to normal inspection
When reduced inspection is effective, normal inspection shall be reinstated if any of the
following occurs:
— a result is not accepted;
— OR the production becomes irregular or delayed;
— OR other conditions warrant that normal inspection shall be instituted.
D.5.4 - Normal to tightened inspection
Tightened inspection corresponds to double the rate of normal inspection. It shall be used
when on normal inspection of five or less consecutive results, two have not been accepted.
D.5.5 - Tightened to normal inspection
Tightened inspection continues until five consecutive results have been accepted. Then
normal inspection may be resumed.

D.5.6 – Stoppage of production
When inspection has to remain tightened for ten consecutive results, production shall be
stopped. The cause of the failure shall be investigated and any necessary remedial action
shall be taken to restore product conformity. Production shall be resumed using tightened
inspection.
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Annex E
(informative)
Assessment of compliance
E.1 General
E.1.1 General remark
The assignment of tasks for the manufacturer and for the notified body in consideration of CE marking is
defined in the relevant Annex ZA of the product standard. Care should be taken in respect of the fact that
some tasks described in this annex are not relevant for CE marking, but can be relevant for other purposes
(mutual agreement…).
E.1.2 Compliance of factory quality system
When compliance of factory quality system is assessed, the tasks shall be:
a) initial inspection of the factory and of the factory quality system;
b) continuous surveillance and assessment of factory quality system.

E.1.3 Compliance of the product
When compliance of the product is assessed, additional tasks to E1.2 (initial inspection and continuous
surveillance) shall be:
a) supervision and assessment of the tests of the product;
b) audit testing on samples taken at the factory or possibly from the construction site.
E.2 Initial inspection

Initial inspection of the factory and of the factory quality system is intended to determine whether the
requirements are fulfilled.
All the results of the initial inspection, especially those related to the factory quality system and the
assessment of the acceptability of the system shall be documented in a report.
E.3 Continuous surveillance

For the continuous surveillance and assessment of factory quality system, the principal objective is to
check whether the compliance with the relevant requirements is maintained.
A schedule shall be defined and operated to ensure that all the relevant aspects of factory quality system
are inspected at least once a year.
During continuous surveillance, the results of the production control shall also be examined to ensure
that the required testing and factory quality system, including calibration and maintenance of the test
equipment have been carried out at the appropriate frequency, and that appropriate corrective actions
have been undertaken. When relevant, the requirements of the marking clauses should be checked.
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During continuous surveillance, the execution of routine strength tests on concrete samples and the
checks on tolerances and other particular characteristics, which are part of the inspection schemes of the
factory quality system, shall be carried out.
It shall be examined each year that the correlations or safe relationships established by the manufacturer
such as indirect testing are still valid.
The results of continuous surveillance shall be reported.
E.4 Audit testing

The aim of audit testing is to check the reliability of the factory quality system results. The audit testing
shall be performed only on products declared consistent with the relevant requirements. Unless
otherwise specified, audit testing is normally carried out using the available calibrated equipment.
In case of necessity, undamaged samples from the site or from the market may be audited.
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Annex F
(normative)
Test of water absorption
F.1 Method
After conditioning, the test specimen shall be immersed in water to constant mass and then oven-dried
to constant mass. The water absorption of the concrete by immersion is considered to be the loss of mass
expressed as a percentage of the mass of the dry test specimen.
F.2 Sampling
The test may be carried out on a whole product unit, on a specimen either sawn or drilled from the
product, or on a moulded specimen cast with the same concrete as for the product and stored under
similar ambient conditions as the product.
As a reference, the test specimen shall be at least 28 days old when starting the test procedure (see F.6).
NOTE If the same test specimens are used for the determination of density, the minimum volume required by
EN 12390–7 is 1 000 cm3.
a) Test specimen consisting of a whole product unit
If the test specimen have a mass at least 1,5 kg and less or equal than 5,0 kg, the whole product unit is
tested without protection of any surface with resin.
b) Test specimen cut by sawing or drilling
The test specimen may be either a cylindrical specimen cut by drilling or a prismatic specimen cut by
sawing from a product unit.
The size of a cylindrical specimen having a diameter D and a height H, and a prismatic specimen with a
square section having a side length A and a height H, shall fulfil the size requirements of Table F.1 in which
two types of specimens have to be considered:
1) thin products (thickness E at least 30 mm and less than 100 mm);
2) thick products (thickness E at least 100 mm).
If no cylindrical or prismatic specimen satisfying the above conditions can be taken from the product unit,
other shapes of specimen are admitted provided its volume V and its developed surface S fulfil the
requirements of Table F.1.
— Thin products
The test specimen is cut (by sawing or drilling) through the full thickness of the product. The cut sides
may be protected with a resin (see preparation in F.5). The two opposite sides which are not cut shall be
left unprotected (Figure F.1).
— Thick products
The test specimen is cut (by sawing or drilling) through the full thickness of the product. This specimen
can be shortened, if required, by cutting the sample, taking care that the exposed surface is included in
the test specimen and that the size requirements of Table F.1 are fulfilled. The cut sides corresponding to
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the surrounding of the specimen may be protected with a resin (see preparation in F.5). The two
remaining opposite faces shall be left unprotected (Figure F.1).
a) cylinder b) prism
Keys
A edge length
D diameter
H height
a unprotected exposed surfaces
b unprotected opposite side surface (exposed or cut surfaces)
c cut surfaces potentially protected
Figure F.1 — Test specimen cut from a product

c) Moulded test specimen (either cylinder or prism)
The moulded test specimen shall fulfil the size requirements of Table F.1. It may be either a cylinder
having a diameter D and a height H, or a prism with a squared section having a side length A and a height
H.
For cylinders, the top and bottom faces may be protected with a resin (see preparation in F.5). The
surrounding of the test specimen shall be left unprotected. Unprotected surfaces should be moulded
surfaces (Figure F.2).
For prisms, the surrounding of the test specimen may be protected with a resin (see preparation in F.5).
The two remaining opposite sides shall be left unprotected. Unprotected faces should be two opposite
moulded surfaces (Figure F.2).
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a) cylinder b) prism
Key
A edge length
D diameter
H height
a possibly protected levelling surfaces
b possibly protected moulded surfaces
c unprotected moulded surfaces
Figure F.2 — Moulded test specimen
Whatever preparation method is chosen (i.e. with or without resin), the results shall fulfil the criteria.
d) Size requirements for test specimens
The requirements on the specimen size are indicated in the following Table F.1:
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Table F.1 — Geometrical requirements for test specimens
Product Cylinder Prism Other shape

thickness
E H D H A V S
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (cm3) (cm2)
Test Thin 30 ≤ E < 50 E 200 ≤ D < 250 E 200 ≤ A < 250 800 ≤ V ≤ 1,2 ≤ V/S
specimen product 2 000 ≤2
50 ≤ E < 70 E 160 ≤ D < 200 E 160 ≤ A < 200
cut from
a product 70 ≤ E < 100 E 140 ≤ D < 160 E 140 ≤ A < 160
unit
Thick E ≥ 100 1/2 100 ≤ D ≤ 160 1/2 A ≤ H 100 ≤ A < 150
product D≤H<D <A
Moulded specimen 1/2 100 ≤ D ≤ 160 1/2 A ≤ H 100 ≤ A < 150
D≤H<D <A
F.3 Materials
Potable water shall be used for immersing the specimen.
F.4 Apparatus
The following equipment shall be used:

F.4.1 Ventilated drying oven, with enforced ventilation or with a ratio of capacity in litres to area of
natural ventilation channels in square millimetres less than 0,2 in which the temperature is controlled to
(105 ± 5) °C; it shall have a volume at least 21/2 times greater than the volume of test specimens to be
dried at any one time.
F.4.2 Flat based vessel having a capacity at least 21/2 times the volume of the test specimens to be
immersed and a depth at least 50 mm greater than the height of the test specimens in the attitude that
they will be soaked.
F.4.3 Balance reading in grams and accurate to 0,1 % of the reading.
F.4.4 Stiff brush.
F.4.5 Sponge or drying leather.
F.5 Preparation
Remove all dust, flashing, etc. with a brush and ensure that the test specimen is at a temperature of
(20 ± 3) °C. The surfaces defined in F.2 may be protected with a resin. The choice of the resin and the way
of sheltering shall ensure full protection of the treated surface during the whole testing procedure.
F.6 Procedure
Immerse the test specimen in potable water at a temperature of (20 ± 5) °C using the vessel. Test
specimens shall be distanced from each other by at least 15 mm and have a minimum of 20 mm water
above them. The minimum period of immersion shall be three days and continued until constant mass
M1 is reached. Constant mass is deemed to be reached when two weighings performed at an interval of
24 h show a difference in mass of the test specimen of less than 0,1 %.
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Before each weighing, wipe the test specimen with a drying leather or sponge which has been moistened
and squeezed to remove any excess water. The condition is correct when the surface of the concrete is
dull. The mass M1 of the test specimen is then recorded.
Then place the test specimen inside the oven in such a way that the distance between specimens is at
least 15 mm. Dry the specimen at a temperature of (105 ± 5) °C to constant mass. The minimum period
of drying shall be three days and continued until constant mass M2 is reached. Constant mass shall be
deemed to be reached when two weighings performed at an interval of 24 h show a difference in mass of
the specimen of less than 0,1°%. The specimen shall be allowed to cool down between 30 min to 1 h
before it is weighed and the mass M2 is recorded.
The oven should not be filled with a new wet specimen when the cycle of already drying specimen has
reached 48 h.
F.7 Results
Calculate the value of the water absorption 100 × (M1-M2)/M2 for each test specimen.
The test report shall indicate for each specimen tested the nature of the test specimen (moulded, sawn or
drilled), the specimen dimensions, the conditions of preparation, the age of the test specimen when
starting the test procedure, eventually the wet mass M1, the dry mass M2 and the value of water
absorption of the test specimen.
NOTE If the test is made on more than one specimen from the same sample, the result is the average of the test
results on these specimens.
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Annex G
(informative)
Shape correlation factor for cores
When direct structural strength of concrete is tested in drilled cores, cores with d ≥ 50 mm diameter
should be employed; the length h should be not less than 0,7d; the end faces of the test sample should be
ground. As a function of the size ratio h/d a proper shape correlation for the measured strength f ' may
be calculated from the formula:
f ° = f ' / {1,20 – 0,20[1 – e –1,7(h/d-1)]} (G.1)
in order to obtain the (cylinder) strength f °.

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Annex H
(informative)
Measurement of dimensions
H.1 Length, height, width and thickness

Dimensions should not be measured along the edges.
Key
b width
1 either - or
Figure H.1 — Measuring points for length, height, width and thickness
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H.2 Warp and straightness
Figure H.2 — Measurement of warp and straightness
H.3 Out of squareness

Figure H.3 — Measurement of diagonals
The tolerance requirement should be given as the difference in length between the two diagonals:
d1 – d2 (H.1)
H.4 Surface characteristics

For the specification of the surface characteristics of a finished product, reference should be made to the
vocabulary defined in Figure H.4.
Specially treated surfaces, such as with exposed aggregate, polished, cast against a matrix, etc. are not
covered by these tolerance recommendations.
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Key
1 recess 4 ridge
2 lump 5 step discontinuity
3 groove 6 undulation
Figure H.4 — Definitions of surface characteristics
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Key
1 lump: d0 – d2 2 ridge: d1 – d2 3 step discontinuity: d2 – d1
recess: d3 – d0 groove: d3 – d1 4 undulation: d1 – d2
The ruler should be shifted to find the The largest value of the differences is To be measured at the highest and
largest lump and recess. governing. lowest point within the ruler.
Figure H.5 — Measurement of surface characteristics
The distance d0 given in Figure H.5 is from the concrete surface at the location of the support of the
reference ruler to the ruler. In most cases this will be the height of the supporting piece.
Recommended values for surface deviations are given in Table H.1.
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Table H.1 — Surface deviations
Recommended maximum deviation

Length of Class 1 Class 2
Characteristic
ruler
Against Against
Trowelled Trowelled
form form
Recess 200 mm 4 mm 3 mm 4 mm 3 mm
Lump 200 mm 2 mm 3 mm 2 mm 2 mm
Groove 200 mm 2 mm 2 mm 1 mm 1 mm
Ridge b 5 mm 5 mm 3 mm 3 mm
200 mm
h 3 mm 3 mm 2 mm 2 mm
Step
200 mm 3 mm 2 mm 1 mm 2 mm
discontinuity
Undulation 3 000 mm 15 mm 8 mm 5 mm 4 mm
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H.5 Angular deviation lateral bow, camber and sag

Key
h height
b width
1 angular deviation
2 camber
3 sag
4 lateral bow
Figure H.6 — Measurement of angular deviation, lateral bow, camber and sag
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Annex I
(informative)
Prestressing losses
I.1 General
NOTE This annex refers to pretensioning techniques and contains additional information for the calculation of
prestressing losses.
Three stages should be considered for the calculation of the final loss in the case of pretensioned
members:
— before the transfer of the prestressing force to the concrete;
— at transfer;
— after transfer.
I.2 Calculation of losses (general method)

I.2.1 Losses before transfer of the prestress force
Before transfer, the prestress loss is due to:

— The anchorage slip. This loss, ΔPs1, is very small for long length casting beds.
— The short term steel relaxation. Where accelerated hardening is applied, this loss, ΔPP1, is
accelerated by the temperature of the treatment.
Appropriate methods taking into account this acceleration should be applied. Otherwise, if the
degree of hardening reached by the concrete after 10 h or less is at least 50 % of the required strength
after 28 days, it may be assumed that this relaxation loss is equal to 75 % of the total relaxation at
20 °C of the tendon submitted to the same tension.
— The shrinkage of the concrete. This loss may be ignored when protection against drying out is
maintained during manufacturing.
— The loss of tension in the tendons and the restrained dilatation of the concrete due to the temperature
in the case of accelerated hardening. When a production inspection is applied this loss [ΔPθ] may be
estimated by the following expression:
[ΔPθ] = 0,5 Ap Ep αc (θmax - θ0) (I.1)
where
Ap is the cross-section of tendons;
Ep is the elastic modulus of tendons;
αc concrete thermal expansion (10 × 10−6/°C);
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θmax - is the difference between the maximum and initial temperature in the concrete near the
θ0 tendons, in °C.
In case of compensation of the elongation due to thermal curing or preheating of the tendons before
casting, the loss [ΔPθ] will be negligible;
— The possible friction on deflectors or guides. This loss ΔPμ(x) should be based on experimental data.
I.2.2 Loss at transfer of the prestress force
Before transfer, the force in the tendons is equal to:

Po - {ΔPs1 + ΔPp1 + [ΔPθ] + [ΔPμ(x)]} (I.2)
when neglecting shrinkage on the casting bed.

The loss at transfer of the prestress force ΔPc is due to the elastic shortening of the concrete. Its value
should be calculated by taking into account the elastic modulus of the concrete at the time of transfer in
the ratio n = Ep/Ecm.
I.2.3 Losses after transfer of the prestressing force
After transfer, the loss ΔP is due to the combination of losses associated to the long-time properties of
materials (creep, shrinkage, and remaining relaxation in the tendons). Its value should be calculated
according to Formula (5).46) of EN 1992-1-1:2004 with the following consideration:

— in the case of accelerated hardening, if the degree of hardening reached by the concrete after 10 h or
less is at least 50 % of the required strength after 28 days, the shrinkage and the creep of the concrete
may be reduced 25 % and 15 % respectively and the rate of relaxation may be considered as reduced
by the treatment.
I.2.4 Final prestress loss at infinite time
The final prestress loss at infinite time is equal to the sum of losses obtained before transfer, at transfer
and after transfer at infinite time.
I.3 Simplified method

For current elements produced for stock (e.g. beams for beam and block systems with a length lower than
6 m, thin floor-plates, hollow core slabs with ht ≤ 320 mm, ...) the value of the final loss at infinite time
may be estimated according to Table I.1 when all the following conditions a) to e) are met:
a) the concrete is a normal weight concrete and its consistency is stiff;
b) the relaxation of prestressing steel is very low: class 2;
c) the hardening of the concrete is accelerated by thermal treatment and reaches at least 50 % of the
28 days strength after 10 h or less;
d) the compressive stress in the concrete after transfer at the level of the tendons is not greater than
12 MPa;
e) the compressive stress in the concrete adjacent to the tendons due to the prestress, the self-weight
and any other permanent action is not greater than 4 MPa.
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Conditions c), d) and e) may be adapted for specific products.

Table I.1 — Estimation of the value of the final loss at infinite time
Initial stress in the tendons Final loss at infinite time in

percentage of initial prestress
force
(σ0max) (ΔP/P0%)
min (0,85 fpk; 0,95 fp0,1k) 22 %
0,80 fpk 21 %
0,75 fpk 20 %
0,70 fpk 19 %
0,65 fpk 17 %
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Annex J
(informative)
Technical documentation
J.1 General
For precast concrete products, the technical documentation (including references to national
requirements in the place of use) comprises the following items:
a) product documentation (see J.2);
b) production documentation (see J.3);
c) erection documentation (see J.4).
The documentation may refer unambiguously to product catalogues presented by the manufacturer,
containing the general data describing the product and its destination for building and other civil
engineering works as well as sketches with principal dimensions, indications about the relevant
performances and any other information useful to define the use of the product.
J.2 Product documentation

The product documentation contains all the relevant product specifications.
When design calculations are requested, the load conditions and the consequent principal ultimate and
serviceability verifications and safety factors used shall be given.
NOTE If CE marking applies, methods of declaration are given in Annex ZA of individual product standards.
Since the design of the product may be performed partly by the client and partly by the manufacturer, the
documentation will usually be separated into:
a) client’s specifications;
b) manufacturers specifications;
c) design calculations, with the load conditions and the consequent principal ultimate and serviceability
verifications and safety factors used.
J.3 Production documentation

Production documentation consists of:
a) production drawings with the detailing of the precast concrete products (dimensions, reinforcing
and prestressing steel, lifting devices, inserts, etc.);
b) production data with the required material properties and the product tolerances and weights.
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J.4 Erection documentation

Erection documentation consists of:
a) installation drawings consisting of plans and sections showing the position and the connections of
the products in the completed works;
b) installation data with the required in situ material properties where applicable;
c) installation instructions with the necessary data for the handling, storing, setting, adjusting,
connection and completion works.
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Annex K
(informative)
Properties of indented bars and wire
Indented bars and wires, to be used in precast concrete products, should comply with Annex C of
EN 1992-1-1:2004, excepted bond properties which are given in Table C.2N of that standard.
According to EN 10080, indented steel should present values of indentation parameters within the range
given in Table K.1, where d is the nominal diameter of the bar or wire. Other values may be given in
National Annex of EN 1992-1-1.
The indentations should form an angle of inclination with the longitudinal axis, β of at least 45°.
Sufficient bond strength may also be achieved (as an alternative to Table K.1) where bars or wires, tested
using the beam test defined in EN 10080:2005, Annex C present bond stresses compliant with
expressions, see C.1 (1) of EN 1992-1-1:2004:
τm ≥ 0,098 (80 - 1,2 ϕ) (K.1)
τr ≥ 0,098 (130 - 1,9 ϕ) (K.2)
where
ϕ is the nominal bar size (mm);

τm is the mean value of bond stress (MPa) at 0,01 mm, 0,1 mm and 1 mm slip;
τr is the bond stress at failure by slipping.
Table K.1 — Limits for indentation parameters
Nominal diameter Depth of indentations Width b Indentation spacing c Sum of gap

d t Σe
mm mm mm mm mm
(mini) (mini) (maxi) (maxi)
5 0,20 1,0 7,0 3,1
6 0,25 1,2 7,8 3,8
7 0,30 1,4 10,5 4,4
8 0,30 1,6 11,0 5,0
9 0,35 2,0 11,0 5,7
10 0,35 2,0 11,0 6,3
12 0,35 2,4 11,0 7,5
14 0,35 3,0 11,0 8,8
16 0,35 3,2 11,0 12,0
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Annex L
(informative)
Resistance to fire: recommendations for the use of EN 1992-1-2
L.1 Use of tabulated data

Tabulated data are a recognized design solution for resistance to fire classification. Less conservative
design may be achieved e.g. by using the actual design load level in fire situation μfi (columns and walls)
or the actual steel stress σs,fi (beams and slabs).
More specific tabulated data can be found in the product standards for some particular types of concrete
products or developed on the basis of calculation methods (see EN 1992-1-2:2004, NOTE in 5.1).
L.2 Use of calculation methods

Use of lower limit of thermal conductivity (EN 1992-1-2:2004, 3.3.3) and temperature profiles in Annex A
of EN 1992-1-2:2004 is recommended.
NOTE The lower limit of thermal conductivity has been derived from comparisons with temperatures
measured in fire tests of different types of concrete structures. The lower limit gives more realistic temperatures
for concrete structures than the upper limit, which has been derived from tests for steel/concrete composite
structures.
Alternatively, thermal profiles may be derived from tests; see EN 1992-1-2:2004, 4.2.2.
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Annex M
(informative)
Survey of type testing
Table M.1 — Type testing related to process items (hardened concrete properties included)
Nr Aspect Reference Purpose

4.2.2.1
Assessment that a new concrete type satisfies the
1 Potential EN 206:2013+A1:2016,
intended strength class
compressive A.4 and A.5
strength EN 206:2013+A1:2016, Assessment that a multiple of concrete types
2
A.4 and Annex K belong to the same family
Acceptance of a hardening law for estimation of
3 4.2.1.3 structural strength as an alternative for direct tests
on specimens
Check of the effect of a curing compound on direct
4 Table 1, method C
or indirect structural strength
Structural strength Assessment that the required direct or indirect

structural strength at 90 d is achieved if a concrete
5 Table 3, footnote b
heat treatment is performed with
70 °C ≤ T ≤ 85 °C
Initial check relationship between direct and
6 4.2.2.2.4
indirect structural strength
Assessment of the relationship between
normalized (cylinder or cube) strength and the
Concrete strength strength of test specimens which have sizes
7 5.1.1
(general) deviating from those mentioned in 5.1.1 and for
which conversion factor given in 5.1.1 cannot be
applied
8 Water absorption 4.2.2.6.
intended maximum water absorption level
9 Dry density 4.2.2.5.
intended minimum or maximum dry density level
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Table M.2 — Type testing related to finished product properties
Method
Nr Properties Reference Purpose (only one is used)
Testing Calculation
4.3.1.1 Assessment of conformity with
10 Geometrical properties 5.2 declared performances X
Table C.1
Surface 4.3.2 Assessment of conformity with

11 declared performances X
characteristics 5.2
Assessment of conformity with
12 Mechanical strength 4.3.3 X X
declared performances
Resistance and 4.3.4 Assessment of conformity with
13 X X
reaction to fire declared performances
4.3.5 Assessment of conformity with
14 Acoustic properties X X
4.3.6 Assessment of conformity with
15 Thermal properties X X
Table A.2 Assessment of conformity with
16 Concrete cover declared performances X

Annex A
5.3 Assessment of conformity with
17 Self-weight declared performances X X
Annex C
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Annex N
(informative)
Use of reclaimed crushed and recycled coarse aggregates in concrete
N.1 General
When reclaimed crushed or recycled coarse aggregates are used in percentage up to 5 % in weight of the
total content of aggregates in the concrete mix, no verification of the concrete properties other than
concrete strength is required.
N.2 Reclaimed crushed aggregates

The amount of crushed recycled aggregates obtained from precast concrete products manufactured in
the same factory, can be used up to 10 % in weight of the total content of aggregates in the concrete mix
with no further testing of the mechanical strength of the product or of hardened concrete properties other
than testing of compressive concrete strength.
The amount may be increased up to 20 % if one of the following cases applies:
— the mechanical strength of the concrete product is determined by calculation aided or not by full
scale testing and all of the hardened concrete properties relevant for calculation are determined by
testing;
— the mechanical strength of the concrete product is determined by full scale testing.
Amounts above 20 % may be used when all the hardened concrete properties relevant for calculation are
determined by testing and the mechanical strength of the precast concrete product determined by
calculation is verified by initial full scale testing.
A maximum amount could be determined by provisions valid in the place of use.
Contamination of crushed recycled aggregates from internal source by impurities shall not be allowed.
Typical contaminations may be organic material, steel, plastic or insulation debris and oil.
Recycled aggregates should not be used in concrete for which durability requirements are higher than
those for the concrete from which the recycled aggregates originate. This does not apply for concrete in
exposure class X0, XC1 and XC2.
N.3 Recycled coarse aggregates (aggregates from external source) assessed by

the manufacturer
Recycled coarse aggregates from an external source made of pure concrete debris may be used under the
same conditions as indicated in N.2 provided the source and mix properties of the crushed concrete are
known by the manufacturer.
N.4 Other recycled coarse aggregates

Recycled coarse aggregates which do not satisfy the conditions of N.3 should conform to the category of
constituents RC90 according to EN 12620 and their amount in concrete mixes shall be limited to half of
the percentages admitted for recycled aggregates of internal factory source as indicated in N.2.
Provisions of EN 206 should be considered.
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ICS 91.100.

Standard Român Octombrie 2018

Titlu Reguli comune pentru produse prefabricate

Common rules for precast concrete products

Règles communes pour les produits préfabriqués en béton

Aprobare Aprobat de Directorul General al ASRO la 31 octombrie 2018

Standardul european EN 13369:2018 are statutul unui standard

Data publicării versiunii române: -

Corespondenţă Acest standard este identic cu standardul european

ASOCIAŢIA DE STANDARDIZARE DIN ROMÂNIA

Ref.: SR EN 13369:2018 Ediţia 4

ICS 91.100.30 Supersedes EN 13369:2013

Common rules for precast concrete products

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 10 January 2018.

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels

4.3 Finished product requirements .............................................................................................................. 19

6.3.3 Control system ............................................................................................................................................... 29

B.4 Indirect structural strength ...................................................................................................................... 37

E.2 Initial inspection .......................................................................................................................................... 51

H.4 Surface characteristics ............................................................................................................................... 60

This document supersedes EN 13369:2013.

d) clause of Assessment and verification of constancy of performance is revised according to the

— EN 1168, Precast concrete products — Hollow core slabs;

— EN 12737, Precast concrete products — Floor slats for livestock;

— EN 12794, Precast concrete products — Foundation piles;

— EN 12839, Precast concrete products — Elements for fences;

— EN 12843, Precast concrete products — Masts and poles;

— EN 13198, Precast concrete products — Street furniture and garden products;

— EN 13224, Precast concrete products — Ribbed floor elements;

— EN 13225, Precast concrete products — Linear structural elements;

— EN 13693, Precast concrete products — Special roof elements;

— EN 13747, Precast concrete products — Floor plates for floor systems;

— EN 13748-1, Terrazzo tiles — Part 1: Terrazzo tiles for internal use;

— EN 13748-2, Terrazzo tiles — Part 2: Terrazzo tiles for external use;

— EN 14843, Precast concrete products — Stairs;

— EN 14844, Precast concrete products — Box culverts;

— EN 14991, Precast concrete products — Foundation elements;

— EN 14992, Precast concrete products — Wall elements;

— EN 15037-1, Precast concrete products — Beam-and-block floor systems — Part 1: Beams;

— EN 15037-4, Precast concrete products — Beam-and-block floor systems — Part 4: Expanded

— EN 15050, Precast concrete products — Bridge elements;

— EN 15258, Precast concrete products — Retaining wall elements;

— the definition of some requirements for prestressed concrete products.

1 As impacted by EN 1992-1-1:2004/AC:2010 and EN 1992-1-1:2004/A1:2014.

prEN 10138-1, Prestressing steels — Part 1: General requirements

prEN 10138-2, Prestressing steels — Part 2: Wire

prEN 10138-3, Prestressing steels — Part 3: Strand

prEN 10138-4, Prestressing steels — Part 4: Bar

EN 12350-7, Testing fresh concrete — Part 7: Air content - Pressure methods

EN 12390-3, Testing hardened concrete — Part 3: Compressive strength of test specimens

EN 12390-7, Testing hardened concrete — Part 7: Density of hardened concrete

3 Terms and definitions

maintenance but without major repair being necessary

3.5 Mechanical properties

Only materials with established suitability shall be used.

4.1.2 Constituent materials of concrete

EN 206:2013+A1:2016, 5.1 shall apply.

4.1.2.2 Reclaimed crushed aggregates and recycled coarse aggregates