Simplified calculation method

The new EC6 European masonry code –

Compared to the DIN 1053-1:1996 and DIN 1053-100:2007 masonry standards, DIN EN 1996-3:2010 [1] contains significant improvements and simplifications in conjunction with the National Annex [2] published in 2012:

The characteristic compressive strength values for masonry f_k are broken down to individual block types and grades.

There is no difference between the f_k values for masonry consisting of lightweight concrete blocks with LM21 and LM36 lightweight mortars.

The verification explicitly considers the partially overlapping floor slab.

Besides the simplified calculation method, Annex A to DIN EN...

Issue 02/2018 Compressive strength of lightweight concrete masonry

Defining fk values in the national annexes to EC6

One of the main objectives in revising DIN 1053-1 was a more differentiated description of the compressive strength of masonry as a function of the different types of blocks used in order to be able...

Issue 02/2021

Efficient design of lightweight concrete masonry based on the latest normative regulations

Normative design regulations for masonry are continuously further developed, both on a national and international level. Continuous revision leads to increasing extension of the application scope of...

Issue 02/2014 Day 2: Mittwoch, 19th February 2014

Lightweight concrete

120 DIN 4213 The German application standard for prefabricated components of lightweight aggregate concrete with open structure DIN 4213 Die deutsche Anwendungsnorm für vorgefertigte...

Issue 11/2016 KLB Klimaleichtblock

Eurocode 6 brochure provides design tables

The equivalence of Eurocode 5 and DIN 1053-1 ended at the beginning of 2016. DIN EN 1996/NA became the only standard that governs structural verifications. In response to this development, KLB...

Issue 02/2015 Calculation method, safety concept, design aids

The new DIN 4109: Sound insulation in buildings

The new DIN 4109, issued in November 2013, is available in draft form. The standard is broken down into several parts, i.e.: Part 1: Requirements for sound insulation Part 2: Verification of...

BFT 02/2014