10. Structural details

10.1 Walls and floors

Appendices C (load-bearing function) and E (separating function) propose calculation methods for complete structures, walls and floors, including consideration of protective plates and their fastenings, and insulation filling cavities. These methods are subject to compliance with minimum constructive provisions.

Dimensions and spacing

Spacing between wall studs and floor joists must not exceed 625 mm.

For walls, individual panels have a minimum thickness (in mm) of :
$t_{p, min} = max [\frac{l_{p}}{70}; 8]$

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Eurocode

http://eurocodes.jrc.ec.europa.eu

Eurocode 5 platform

http://www.plateforme-eurocode5.fr

Standards and norms

General rules. Part 1-2: General – Fire design of structures. Plus its National Annex. AFNOR. - NF EN 1995 - 2005-2007
Bases de calcul des structures, et complément A1. Plus son Annexe nationale. AFNOR. - NF EN 1990 - (2003-2006-2011)
Actions on structures. Part 1-2: General actions – Actions on structures exposed to fire. Plus its National Annex. AFNOR. - NF EN 1991-1-2 - (2003-2005-2007)
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Regulations

Construction Products Regulation (J.O. de l'Union Européenne le 04/04/2011).

http://www.rpcnet.fr/

Order of March 14, 2011 amending the modified order of March 22, 2004 relating to the fire resistance of products, construction elements and structures.

NOR : IOCE1107534A