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ABSTRACT
This article delves into the identification of key requirements and performances in the construction sector, placing a particular emphasis on the concept of performance within the framework of building engineering. It highlights how the performance of a construction product is defined, discusses the notion of performance-based specification, and details the classification of performances into various areas and categories. A portion of the article is dedicated to the evaluation and certification of these performances. Additionally, the article tackles extra performance classifications, particularly acoustic classifications and the fire resistance of materials. Lastly, the certification process and the involved organizations are thoroughly described, thereby providing a comprehensive view of performance evaluation in the field of construction and the regulatory mechanisms that support it.
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Thibault FOURCADE: Engineer
INTRODUCTION
The performance of products and systems in the construction industry is essential to ensuring their functionality. It is defined by measurable characteristics and influenced by various factors such as gravitational forces, acoustics, heat transfer, etc. We use a classification system called "performance requirements" based on physical measurements and standardized classifications. Performance is organized into areas (resistance, comfort, management), categories, and requirements. This article explores the importance of performance, the classification system used, and the corresponding performance levels.
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performance | classification | certification
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- Systèmes d’étanchéité à l’air des bâtiments – Spécifications - NF EN 13830 -
- Acoustique – Évaluation de l’isolation acoustique des bâtiments et des éléments de construction – Partie 1 : Évaluation de l’isolation aux bruits aériens - NF EN ISO 717-1 -
- Réaction au feu des produits de construction – Partie 2 : Classement à partir des résultats d’essais de réaction au feu obtenus à l’aide d’une source de...
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