EN ISO 12215-1:2018 PDF

Small craft - Hull construction and scantlings - Part 1: Materials: Thermosetting resins, glass-fibre reinforcement, reference laminate (ISO 12215-1:2000)

Title (English):

EN ISO 12215-1:2018

Small craft - Hull construction and scantlings - Part 1: Materials: Thermosetting resins, glass-fibre reinforcement, reference laminate (ISO 12215-1:2000)

Document status:: Active
Format:: Electronic (PDF)
Number of pages:: 13
Publication date:: October 10, 2018
Edition:: CEN EN 12215 edition 2 version 1
ICS:: 47.080

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Description (English):

This part of ISO 12215 is applicable to thermosetting resins and glass-fibre reinforcement used in the construction of small craft with a length of the hull of up to , in accordance with ISO 8666. This part of ISO 12215 specifies the minimum requirements for material properties of glass reinforcement and resin matrix and the reference laminate made thereof. This part of ISO 12215 may be applicable to materials other than those specified, provided that the minimum requirements and properties of the reference laminate are met. NOTE The underlying reason for preparing this International Standard is to harmonize existing standards and recommended practices for loads on the hull and the dimensioning of small craft because they differ too considerably and thus limit general worldwide acceptability of boats.

Technical details

Technical committee: CEN/TC 464 - Small Craft
SKU: EN ISO 12215-1:2018

Abstract

Overview

EN ISO 12215-1:2018 (adoption of ISO 12215-1:2000) is the European standard for material requirements used in the hull construction of small craft (hull length up to 24 m, per ISO 8666). Published by CEN, this part of the ISO 12215 series specifies minimum properties, test methods and supplier information for thermosetting resins, glass‑fibre reinforcement and the reference laminate used in boat hulls. The document supports harmonised hull material selection and provides a voluntary means to demonstrate conformity with EU Directive 2013/53/EU (see Annex ZA).

Key topics and technical requirements

Scope: Materials for small craft hull construction (thermosetting resins and glass-fibre reinforcement) and the resulting reference laminate.
Reference materials: E‑glass is specified as the reference reinforcement (ISO 2078); other fibres allowed if equal or better performance.
Supplier declaration: Fibre and resin manufacturers must provide written declarations on conformity, binder/sizing compatibility, storage and use instructions.
Material property limits and tolerances (examples from the standard):
- Moisture content on delivery: roving 0.2% max, chopped strand mat 0.5% max, fabrics 0.2% max (ISO 3344).
- Mass per unit tolerances for rovings and fabrics: −5% to +10% (ISO 1889, ISO 3374).
- Loss on ignition (combustible matter): nominal +20% max (ISO 1887).
- Resin tolerances: viscosity ±20% (ISO 2555/ISO 2884-1), gel time ±20% (ISO 2535), monomer content ±5% (ISO 4901), density ±5% (ISO 2811-1), mineral content for laminating resins ±5% (DIN 16945).
Test standards referenced: Multiple ISO and EN test methods for density, viscosity, gel time, tensile and flexural properties, interlaminar shear, water absorption, etc.

Applications

Standardizes material selection and quality control for composite hulls in recreational and commercial small craft.
Used to:
- Specify acceptable resin and glass-fibre products for laminates and gelcoats.
- Define supplier test documentation and tolerances for incoming materials.
- Establish baseline properties for reference laminates used in structural design and scantlings.
- Support conformity assessment against EU recreational craft safety requirements.

Who uses this standard

Boat manufacturers and composite fabricators
Material and reinforcement suppliers
Naval architects and structural designers
Test laboratories and certification bodies
Surveyors and regulators assessing EU Directive 2013/53/EU compliance

Related standards

ISO 12215 series (Parts 2–6 cover core materials, metals/wood, workshop practices, design stresses and details)
Test methods cited (examples): ISO 2078, ISO 8666, ISO 2535, ISO 2555, ISO 3344, ISO 3374, ISO 4901

Keywords: EN ISO 12215-1:2018, small craft, hull construction, thermosetting resins, glass-fibre reinforcement, reference laminate, CEN, ISO 12215.

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Standards mentioned in the description

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and technical requirements

Scope: Materials for small craft hull construction (thermosetting resins and glass-fibre reinforcement) and the resulting reference laminate.
Reference materials: E‑glass is specified as the reference reinforcement (ISO 2078); other fibres allowed if equal or better performance.
Supplier declaration: Fibre and resin manufacturers must provide written declarations on conformity, binder/sizing compatibility, storage and use instructions.
Material property limits and tolerances (examples from the standard):
- Moisture content on delivery: roving 0.2% max, chopped strand mat 0.5% max, fabrics 0.2% max (ISO 3344).
- Mass per unit tolerances for rovings and fabrics: −5% to +10% (ISO 1889, ISO 3374).
- Loss on ignition (combustible matter): nominal +20% max (ISO 1887).
- Resin tolerances: viscosity ±20% (ISO 2555/ISO 2884-1), gel time ±20% (ISO 2535), monomer content ±5% (ISO 4901), density ±5% (ISO 2811-1), mineral content for laminating resins ±5% (DIN 16945).
Test standards referenced: Multiple ISO and EN test methods for density, viscosity, gel time, tensile and flexural properties, interlaminar shear, water absorption, etc.

Applications

Standardizes material selection and quality control for composite hulls in recreational and commercial small craft.
Used to:
- Specify acceptable resin and glass-fibre products for laminates and gelcoats.
- Define supplier test documentation and tolerances for incoming materials.
- Establish baseline properties for reference laminates used in structural design and scantlings.
- Support conformity assessment against EU recreational craft safety requirements.

Who uses this standard

Boat manufacturers and composite fabricators
Material and reinforcement suppliers
Naval architects and structural designers
Test laboratories and certification bodies
Surveyors and regulators assessing EU Directive 2013/53/EU compliance

Related standards

ISO 12215 series (Parts 2–6 cover core materials, metals/wood, workshop practices, design stresses and details)
Test methods cited (examples): ISO 2078, ISO 8666, ISO 2535, ISO 2555, ISO 3344, ISO 3374, ISO 4901

Keywords: EN ISO 12215-1:2018, small craft, hull construction, thermosetting resins, glass-fibre reinforcement, reference laminate, CEN, ISO 12215.

EN ISO 12215-1:2018 PDF

Technical details

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and technical requirements

Applications

Who uses this standard

Related standards

Related standards

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and technical requirements

Applications

Who uses this standard

Related standards

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