FprEN 18233
(Main)Determination of characteristic load resistance and characteristic plate stiffness of plate anchors in the ETICS kit
Determination of characteristic load resistance and characteristic plate stiffness of plate anchors in the ETICS kit
This document covers the determination of the characteristic load resistance Fp and the characteristic plate stiffness kp of plate anchors.
Wärmedämmstoffe für das Bauwesen - Bestimmung der charakteristischen Tragfähigkeit und der charakteristischen Steifigkeit von Tellerdübeln
Dieses Dokument behandelt die Bestimmung des charakteristischen Lastwiderstands Fp und der charakteristischen Steifigkeit kp von Tellerdübeln.
Détermination de la résistance caractéristique à la charge et de la raideur caractéristique des chevilles à rosace dans le kit ETICS
Le présent document couvre la détermination de la résistance caractéristique à la charge Fp et de la raideur caractéristique de la rosace kp des chevilles à rosace.
Ugotavljanje karakteristične nosilnosti in karakteristične togosti ploščatih sidrnih plošč v kompletu ETICS
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Publication Date
- 18-Nov-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 88 - Thermal insulating materials and products
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 88/WG 18 - External thermal insulation composite systems
- Current Stage
- 4599 - Dispatch of FV draft to CMC - Finalization for Vote
- Start Date
- 29-May-2026
- Due Date
- 24-Feb-2025
- Completion Date
- 29-May-2026
Overview
FprEN 18233 specifies the standardized methods for determining the characteristic load resistance (Fp) and characteristic plate stiffness (kp) of plate anchors used in External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS) kits. Developed by CEN/TC 88, this standard supports quality assurance and the reliable evaluation of plate anchors for thermal insulation materials in the construction sector. Accurate measurement of load resistance and plate stiffness is essential to ensure the structural integrity, durability, and safety of ETICS installations across Europe.
Key Topics
- Characteristic Load Resistance (Fp)
- Method for determining the maximum supported load of plate anchors before failure.
- Calculation of the 5% quantile of the maximum loads with a 90% confidence level.
- Characteristic Plate Stiffness (kp)
- Evaluation of the mean tangent stiffness of plate anchors through load-displacement testing.
- Application of graphical or regression methods to determine tangent stiffness at 1 mm displacement.
- Testing Procedures
- Preparation and conditioning of plate anchors, especially for materials with variable moisture content (e.g., polyamide, polyethylene).
- Use of precision equipment including tensile testing machines, displacement transducers, and solid support rings.
- Test Reporting
- Clear documentation of test methods, product identification, procedures, and test results.
- Inclusion of key measurements such as load resistance, stiffness, standard deviations, and specimen information.
- Quality Control and Consistency
- Reference to related international standards for terminology and statistical methods.
- Defined protocols to ensure reproducible and traceable results.
Applications
FprEN 18233 is crucial for stakeholders involved in the design, production, and application of ETICS for buildings. Key practical applications include:
- Manufacturers of ETICS Kits
- Development and validation of plate anchors that meet European safety and performance benchmarks.
- Testing and Certification Laboratories
- Standardized evaluation of plate anchor mechanical properties to issue conformity certificates for products entering the EU market.
- Construction and Engineering Firms
- Evidence-based selection and use of compliant ETICS components in thermal and sound insulating wall façades, enhancing project reliability.
- Quality Assurance and Regulatory Bodies
- Adoption and enforcement of uniform, science-based assessment criteria for ETICS anchors, supporting regulatory compliance and building code alignment.
Related Standards
To ensure comprehensive compliance and harmonization across industries, FprEN 18233 references and aligns with several key standards:
- EN ISO 9229:2007 - Thermal insulation – Vocabulary: Defines terminology used for insulation materials and products.
- ISO 12491:2019 - Statistical methods for quality control of building materials and components: Outlines statistical approaches to ensure material consistency.
- EN 17237 - Thermal insulation products for buildings – ETICS with renders – Specification: Sets out requirements for ETICS products.
- EN ISO 1110:2019 - (Referenced for accelerated conditioning): Describes conditioning methods for plastic specimens.
Implementing FprEN 18233 enhances the performance, safety, and durability of thermal insulation systems, supporting energy efficiency goals and long-term value in building construction. Applying this standard ensures that ETICS anchors meet strict, harmonized requirements for load resistance and mechanical stiffness throughout their lifecycle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
FprEN 18233 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Determination of characteristic load resistance and characteristic plate stiffness of plate anchors in the ETICS kit". This standard covers: This document covers the determination of the characteristic load resistance Fp and the characteristic plate stiffness kp of plate anchors.
This document covers the determination of the characteristic load resistance Fp and the characteristic plate stiffness kp of plate anchors.
FprEN 18233 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.60 - Thermal and sound insulating materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2025
Ugotavljanje karakteristične nosilnosti in karakteristične togosti ploščatih sidrnih
plošč v kompletu ETICS
Determination of characteristic load resistance and characteristic plate stiffness of plate
anchors in the ETICS kit
Wärmedämmstoffe für das Bauwesen - Bestimmung der charakteristischen Tragfähigkeit
und der charakteristischen Steifigkeit von Tellerdübeln
Détermination de la résistance caractéristique à la charge et de la raideur caractéristique
des chevilles à rosace dans le kit ETICS
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 18233
ICS:
91.100.60 Materiali za toplotno in Thermal and sound insulating
zvočno izolacijo materials
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 18233
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
August 2025
ICS 91.100.60
English Version
Determination of characteristic load resistance and
characteristic plate stiffness of plate anchors in the ETICS
kit
Détermination de la résistance caractéristique à la Wärmedämmstoffe für das Bauwesen - Bestimmung
charge et de la raideur caractéristique des chevilles à der charakteristischen Tragfähigkeit und der
rosace dans le kit ETICS charakteristischen Steifigkeit von Tellerdübeln
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 88.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and
United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
aware and to provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
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© 2025 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. prEN 18233:2025 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
prEN 18233:2025 (E)
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
3.1 Terms and definition . 4
3.2 Symbols and units . 4
4 Principles . 5
5 Test equipment/apparatus . 5
6 Test specimen . 5
6.1 Preparing of the test specimen . 5
6.2 Numbers of the test specimen . 6
6.3 Conditioning of plate anchors . 6
7 Test conditions . 7
8 Procedure . 7
9 Calculation and expression of results . 7
9.1 Characteristic load resistance . 7
9.2 Characteristic plate stiffness . 7
10 Test report . 9
prEN 18233:2025 (E)
European foreword
This document (prEN 18233:2025) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 88 “Thermal
insulating materials and products”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
prEN 18233:2025 (E)
1 Scope
This document covers the determination of the characteristic load resistance F and the characteristic
p
plate stiffness k of plate anchors.
p
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN ISO 9229:2007, Thermal insulation — Vocabulary (ISO 9229:2007)
ISO 12491:2019, Statistical methods for quality control of building materials and components
(ISO 12491:2019)
EN 17237, Thermal insulation products for buildings — External thermal insulation composite systems
with renders (ETICS) — Specification
3 Terms and definitions
3.1 Terms and definition
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN ISO 9229:2007 and EN 17237
apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
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