New BAS standards in the field of constructions adopted by translation method

The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina through its Technical Committee BAS/TC 61, Eurocodes - Designing concrete and masonry structures, adopted the following standards in the field of construction by translation method:

 

 

BAS EN 1996-1-2: 2017, Eurocode 6: Design of masonry structures - Part 1-2: General rules – Structural fire design, second edition, is a translation of the English version of the standard EN 1996-1-1: 2005, Eurocode 6 - Design of masonry structures - Part 1-2: General rules - Structural fire design with amendment correction AC from 2011.

 

 

Part 1-2 deals with the design of masonry structures for the accidental situation of fire exposure, and is intended to be used in conjunction with, EN 1996-2, 1996-3 and EN 1991-1-2.

 

BAS EN 1996-1-2: 2017 deals only with passive methods of fire protection. Active methods are not covered. This standard also applies to masonry constructions, which, for reasons of general fire safety, are required to fulfil certain functions when exposed to fire, in terms of avoiding premature collapse of the structure (load bearing function), limiting fire spread (flame, hot gases, excessive heat) beyond designated areas (separating function). Part 1-2 gives principles and application rules for designing structures for specified requirements in respect of the aforementioned functions and levels of performance. It applies to structures, or parts of structures, that are within the scope of EN 1996-1-1, EN 1996-2 and EN 1996-3 and are designed accordingly. Part 1-2 does not cover masonry built natural stone units to EN 771-6. BAS EN 1996-2-2: 2017 deals with: non-loadbearing internal walls, non-loadbearing exterior walls, loadbearing internal walls with separating or non-separating functions, loadbearing exterior walls with separating or non-separating functions.

 

 

BAS EN 1996-2: 2017, Eurocode 6 - Design of masonry structures - Part 2: Design considerations, selection of materials and execution of masonry, second edition, is a translation of the English version of EN 1996-2: 2007, Eurocode 6 - Design of masonry structures - Part 2: Design considerations, selection of materials and execution of masonry with amendment correction AC from 2010.

 

 

BAS EN 1996-2 gives basic rules for the selection of materials and execution of masonry to enable it to comply with the design assumptions of the other parts of Eurocode 6. With the exception of the items given in 1.1 (3) P, the scope of Part 2 deals with ordinary aspects of masonry design and execution, including: the selection of masonry materials, factors affecting the performance and durability of masonry, resistance of buildings to moisture penetration, storage, preparation and use of materials on site, the execution of masonry, masonry protection during execution. BAS EN 1996-2 does not cover the following items: those aspects of masonry  covered in other parts of Eurocodes 6, aesthetic aspects, applied finishes, health and safety of persons engaged in the design or execution of masonry, the environmental effects of masonry buildings, civil engineering works and structures on their surroundings.

 

 

BAS EN 1996-3: 2017, Eurocode 6 - Design of masonry structures - Part 3: Simplified calculation methods for Unreinforced masonry structures, second edition, is a translation of the English version of EN 1996-3: 2008, Eurocode 6 - Design of masonry structures - Part 3: Simplified calculation methods for Unreinforced masonry structures with amendment correction AM from 2010.

 

 

BAS EN 1996-3 provides simplified calculation methods to facilitate the design of the following unreinforced masonry walls, subject to certain conditions of application: walls subjected to vertical loading and wind loading, walls subjected to concentrated loads, shear walls, basement walls subjected to lateral earth pressure and vertical loads, walls subjected to lateral loads but not subjected to vertical loads. Standard

BAS EN 1996-3 applies only to those masonry structures, or parts thereof, that are described in EN 1996-1-1 and EN 1996-2.