ÖNORM EN 1996-2|Design and execution

Part 2 of EUROCODE 6 gives basic rules for the selection and execution of masonry to enable it to comply with the design assumptions of the other parts of EUROCODE 6. The scope of Part 2 deals with ordinary aspects of masonry design and execution including: 

  • the selection of masonry materials; the rules for combining them and the methods of incorporating other materials required to give functional performance;
  • factors affecting the performance and durability of masonry;
  • resistance of buildings to moisture penetration;
  • Storage, preparation and use of materials on site;
  • the erection of walls and the connection of walls to walls and to other elements of structure;
  • masonry protection during execution;
  • assessment of the appearance of masonry.

EN 1996-2 does not covver the following items:

  • those aspects of masonry covered in other Parts of EUROCODE 6;
  • seismic, fire, thermal acoustic functional performance of masonry structures;
  • 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.

Current Document

ÖNORM EN 1996-2
EUROCODE 6: Design of masonry structures - Part 2: Design considerations, selection of materials and execution of masonry

Current status:

ÖNORM

Publication:

2009-11-15

Currently applicable document:

Edition 2006-04-01

Further Information & Order:

ÖNORM EN 1996-2

National Annex (German only)

ÖNORM B 1996-2
EUROCODE 6: Design of masonry structures - Part 2: Design considerations, selection of materials and execution of masonry - National specifications concerning ÖNORM EN 1996-2

Current status:

ÖNORM

Publication:

2006-11-01

National specifications:

Overview

Further Information & Order:

ÖNORM B 1996-2