BS EN 13473-2-2001 PDF

Full title and description

STB BS EN 13473-2:2001 — Reinforcement. Specifications for multi-axial multi-ply fabrics. Part 2: Methods of test and general requirements. This document specifies the test methods and the general product requirements to be used when designating and specifying multi-axial, multi-ply reinforcement fabrics intended for use in composite materials.

Abstract

Part 2 of EN 13473 defines the test methods required to determine the designated and specified properties given in Part 1 (designation) and Part 3 (specification) of the series. It also sets out the general requirements (appearance, sampling, packaging, labelling, acceptance criteria) applicable to multi-axial multi-ply fabrics used as reinforcements in composite products.

General information

• Status: Confirmed / Active (national adoptions recorded).
• Publication date: 15 August 2001 (published as BS EN 13473-2:2001; national implementation dates vary by country).
• Publisher: CEN (European Committee for Standardization); published nationally as BS EN by British Standards Institution (BSI).
• ICS / categories: 59.100.99 (Other materials for the reinforcement of composites); 83.120 (Reinforced plastics); (also related to textile fabrics ICS entries).
• Edition / version: EN 13473-2:2001 — 1st edition (adopted as BS EN 13473-2:2001).
• Number of pages: 8 pages (approx.; national publications show between 6–12 pages depending on formatting).

Scope

This part of EN 13473 specifies the standard test methods to be used to determine the properties designated in Part 1 and specified in Part 3 for multi-axial, multi-ply reinforcement fabrics. It covers general requirements that apply to all types of multi-axial multi-ply fabrics falling within the scope of the series, including sampling, presentation of results, basic physical tests and general product requirements such as appearance, packaging and labelling.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of the test methods used to measure physical properties of multi-axial multi-ply fabrics (tensile properties, mass per unit area, dimensional stability, moisture content, etc.).
• List of designated physical properties that shall be used in product specification (as referenced by Parts 1 and 3).
• General product requirements: appearance, absence of defects, edge condition, handling and packing instructions.
• Sampling and testing procedures — sample size, preparation and reporting of results.
• Reference to normative methods and international test standards (for example tensile testing, moisture determination and size content methods used in reinforcement products).
• Requirements for marking, labelling and delivery documentation that accompany batches of fabric.

Typical use and users

Used by manufacturers and suppliers of reinforcement fabrics, composite-product designers and specifiers, third‑party testing laboratories, quality and production engineers in the composites and reinforced plastics industries, and procurement/specification teams that prepare product data sheets and purchase specifications for multi-axial multi-ply reinforcements.

Related standards

EN 13473 series (notably EN 13473-1 — Designation and EN 13473-3 — Specification of properties); related test standards referenced in normative clauses (examples include EN/ISO methods for tensile testing, moisture determination and size content). The document is used alongside material and product standards for reinforced plastics and composite components.

Keywords

multi-axial, multi-ply, reinforcement, fabrics, test methods, specification, composite reinforcement, tensile properties, moisture content, packaging, labelling, EN 13473

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: EN 13473-2:2001 (adopted as BS EN 13473-2:2001) is Part 2 of the EN 13473 series covering methods of test and general requirements for multi-axial multi-ply reinforcement fabrics used in composites.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It defines the standardized test methods to determine the physical properties designated in Part 1 and specified in Part 3, and sets out general product requirements such as appearance, sampling, packaging and labelling for multi-axial multi-ply fabrics.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers and suppliers of reinforcement fabrics, composite designers and engineers, testing laboratories, quality assurance teams and procurement/specification authors in the composites and reinforced plastics industries.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: EN 13473-2:2001 is the 2001 edition and is recorded in national adoption lists; users should check with their national standards body or standards publisher for the latest confirmation or any later amendments or replacements before relying on the text for regulatory or contractual purposes.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 2 of the EN 13473 series. Part 1 covers designation and Part 3 provides the detailed property specifications; all parts are intended to be used together.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: multi-axial, multi-ply, reinforcement, fabrics, test methods, specification, composites, reinforced plastics, tensile, moisture.