BS EN 1195:1998

This standard BS EN 1195:1998 Timber structures. Test methods. Performance of structural floor decking is classified in these ICS categories:

• 91.060.30 Ceilings. Floors. Stairs
• 91.080.20 Timber structures

This standard specifies test methods for determining the performance of structural floor decking subjected to:

• specified concentrated static load (due e.g. to imposed action from persons, furniture and equipment); and

• specified impact loads (produced e.g. by human motion).

The decking considered is constructed of boards, laminated boards or wood-based panel products supported on timber joists.

Applies to decking subject to static and impact loads and constructed from timber boarding or wood-based panels supported on timber joists.