Abstract

(1) This document gives basic rules for the selection of materials and execution of masonry to enable it to comply with the design assumptions of the other parts of Eurocode 6. (2) This document deals with ordinary aspects of masonry design and execution including: - selection of masonry materials; - factors affecting the performance and durability of masonry; - masonry detailing, joint finishes, movement joints, resistance of buildings to moisture penetration; - storage, preparation and use of materials on site; - execution of masonry; - masonry protection during execution; (3) This document does not cover the following items: - aesthetic aspects; - applied finishes;

Begin

2026-01-13

WI

00250332

Planned document number

DIN EN 1996-2/A1

Project number

00520123

Responsible national committee

NA 005-06-01 AA - Masonry structures (national mirror committee for CEN/TC 125, CEN/TC 125/WG 3, CEN/TC 125/WG 6, CEN/TC 250/SC 6, CEN/TC 250/SC 6/WG 1, CEN/TC 250/SC 6/WG 2, CEN/TC 250/SC 6/WG 3 and CEN/TC 250/SC 6/WG 4)  

Responsible european committee

CEN/TC 250/SC 6/WG 4 - Design considerations, selection of materials and execution of masonry  

previous edition(s)

Eurocode 6 - Design of Masonry structures - Part 2: Design considerations, selection of materials and execution; German version FprEN 1996-2:2024

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