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EN 1996-1-2:2024

Eurocode 6 - Design of masonry structures - Part 1-2: Structural fire design

Edition date: 2026-10-01
In Force
Available languages: French, English
Summary: 1.1 Scope of prEN 1996-1-2 (1) This document gives rules for the design of masonry structures for the accidental situation of fire exposure. This document only identifies differences from, or supplements to, normal temperature design. (2) This document applies to structures, or parts of structures, that are within the scope of EN 1996-1-1 or EN 1996-3 and are designed accordingly. (3) This document gives rules for the design of structures for specified requirements in respect of the aforementioned functions and the levels of performance. (5) This document does not cover masonry built with natural stone units according to EN 771-6. (6) This document deals with: - non-loadbearing internal walls; - non-loadbearing external walls; - loadbearing internal walls with separating or non-separating functions; - loadbearing external walls with separating or non-separating functions. 1.2 Assumptions (1) The assumptions of EN 1990 and EN 1996-1-1 apply to this document. (2) This document is intended to be used together with EN 1990, EN 1991-1-2, EN 1996-1-1, EN 1996 2 and EN 1996-3. (3) In addition to the general assumptions of EN 1990 and EN 1996-1-1, the following assumptions apply: - the choice of the relevant design fire scenario is made by appropriate qualified and experienced personnel, or is given by the relevant national regulation; - any fire protection measure taken into account in the design will be adequately maintained.

1.1 Domaine d'application du prEN 1996-1-2 (1) Le présent document donne des règles de calcul des ouvrages de maçonnerie pour la situation accidentelle d'exposition au feu. Le présent document identifie uniquement les différences avec le calcul à température normale, ou lui apporte des compléments. (2) Le présent document s'applique aux structures, ou aux parties de structures, relevant du domaine d'application de l'EN 1996-1-1 ou de l'EN 1996-3 et conçues en conséquence. (3) Le présent document donne les règles relatives au calcul des structures par rapport aux exigences spécifiées eu égard aux fonctions mentionnées ci-dessus et aux niveaux de performances. (5) Le présent document ne couvre pas les éléments de maçonnerie en pierre naturelle conforme à l'EN 771-6. (6) Le présent document traite des éléments suivants : - les murs intérieurs non porteurs ; - les murs extérieurs non porteurs ; - les murs intérieurs porteurs avec ou sans fonction séparatrice ; - les murs extérieurs porteurs avec ou sans fonction séparatrice. 1.2 Hypothèses (1) Les hypothèses de l'EN 1990 et de l'EN 1996-1-1 s'appliquent au présent document. (2) Le présent document est conçu pour être utilisé conjointement avec l'EN 1990, l'EN 1991-1-2, l'EN 1996-1-1, l'EN 1996-2 et l'EN 1996-3. (3) Outre les hypothèses générales définies dans l'EN 1990 et l'EN 1996-1-1, les hypothèses suivantes s'appliquent : - le choix du scénario de feu de calcul pertinent est fait par un personnel possédant une qualification et une expérience appropriées, ou est indiqué par la réglementation nationale concernée ; - les mesures de protection contre l'incendie dont le calcul tient compte font l'objet d'un entretien approprié.

1.1 Anwendungsbereich von EN 1996 1 2 (1) Dieses Dokument enthält Regeln für die Bemessung und Konstruktion von Mauerwerksbauten für die außergewöhnliche Bemessungssituation der Brandbeanspruchung. Dieses Dokument behandelt nur Unterschiede bzw. Ergänzungen zur Bemessung bei normaler Temperatur. (2) Dieses Dokument bezieht sich auf Tragwerke oder Teiltragwerke, die in den Anwendungsbereich von EN 1996 1 1 oder EN 1996 3 fallen und nach diesen Normen bemessen und konstruiert sind. (3) Dieses Dokument enthält Regeln für die Bemessung und Konstruktion von Bauwerken für bestimmte Anforderungen mit Bezug auf die in (5) genannten Funktionen und die Anforderungsniveaus. (4) Mauerwerk aus Natursteinen nach EN 771 6 fällt nicht in den Anwendungsbereich dieses Dokuments. (5) Dieses Dokument behandelt Folgendes:  nichttragende Innenwände;  nichttragende Außenwände;  tragende raumabschließende oder nichtraumabschließende Innenwände;  tragende raumabschließende oder nichtraumabschließende Außenwände. 1.2 Annahmen (1) Für dieses Dokument gelten die Annahmen von EN 1990 und EN 1996 1 1. (2) Dieses Dokument ist dafür vorgesehen, zusammen mit EN 1990, EN 1991 1 2, EN 1996 1 1, EN 1996 2 und EN 1996 3 angewendet zu werden. (3) Zusätzlich zu den allgemeinen Annahmen von EN 1990 und EN 1996 1 1 gelten die folgenden Annahmen:  die Auswahl der maßgebenden Bemessungsbrandfälle wird durch ausreichend qualifiziertes und erfahrenes Personal getroffen oder ist in entsprechenden nationalen Vorschriften angegeben;  alle in der Bemessung berücksichtigten Brandschutzmaßnahmen werden in geeigneter Weise instandgehalten.
ICS: 91.010.30-Technical aspects, 91.080.30-Masonry, 13.220.50-Fire-resistance of building materials and elements
CTN: CEN/TC 250 - 6231

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