BS en 15269-11-2018

BS EN 15269-11:2018
BSI Standards Publication
Extended application of test results for fire

resistance and/or smoke control for door,
shutter and openable window assemblies,
including their elements of building hardware
Part 11: Fire resistance for operable fabric curtains

BS EN 15269-11:2018 BRITISH STANDARD
National foreword
This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 15269-11:2018.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical
Committee FSH/22/-/5, Fire resistance tests for doors.
A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on
request to its secretary.
This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions
of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.
© The British Standards Institution 2018
Published by BSI Standards Limited 2018
ISBN 978 0 580 95509 9
ICS 91.060.50; 13.220.50
Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from
legal obligations.
This British Standard was published under the authority of the
Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 31 May 2018.
Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication

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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 15269-11

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM April 2018
ICS 13.220.50; 91.060.50
English Version
Extended application of test results for fire resistance

and/or smoke control for door, shutter and openable
window assemblies, including their elements of building
hardware - Part 11: Fire resistance for operable fabric
curtains
Application étendue des résultats d'essais en matière Erweiterter Anwendungsbereich von Prüfergebnissen
de résistance au feu et/ou d'étanchéité à la fumée des zum Feuerwiderstand und/oder zur Rauchdichtigkeit
blocs-portes, blocs-fermetures et ouvrants de fenêtre, y von Türen, Toren, Abschlüssen und Fenstern
compris leurs éléments de quincaillerie intégrés - einschließlich ihrer Baubeschläge - Teil 11:
Partie 11 : Résistance au feu des rideaux en toile Feuerwiderstandsfähigkeit von Feuerschutzvorhängen
manoeuvrables
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 8 January 2018.
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. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists 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, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and United Kingdom.
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Contents Page
European foreword .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
1 Scope ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2 Normative references ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations ....................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Terms and definitions...................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Abbreviations used for Annex B and C calculations ............................................................................................. 7
4 Determination of the field of extended application ........................................................................................... 10
4.1 General ................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
4.2 Procedure for maximum field of extended application .................................................................................... 10
4.3 Procedure for maximum field of extended application .................................................................................... 11
4.4 Interpretation of test results....................................................................................................................................... 11
4.5 Additional measurements ............................................................................................................................................ 11
5 Extended application report ....................................................................................................................................... 12
6 Classification report ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
Annex A (normative) Construction parameter variations for Fabric Curtain assemblies .................................... 13
Annex B (normative) Calculations for curtain assemblies carrying mainly horizontal loads (closed
curtains).............................................................................................................................................................................. 53
B.1 Scope of calculation ........................................................................................................................................................ 53
B.2 Calculation principles .................................................................................................................................................... 53
B.3 Calculation method increasing curtain width and height ................................................................................ 53
B.4 Test Specimen ................................................................................................................................................................... 54
B.5 Shrinkage of curtain material ..................................................................................................................................... 54
B.6 Maximum fabric stress in up scaled curtain in horizontal direction ........................................................... 57
B.7 Maximum fabric stress in up scaled curtain in vertical direction ................................................................. 59
B.8 Maximum Load bearing capacity (Figure A.7, A.8) ............................................................................................. 61
B.9 Calculation of limiting stress....................................................................................................................................... 62
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B.10 Barrel calculations ......................................................................................................................................................... 63
B.11 Barrel support bracket calculations ........................................................................................................................ 64
B.12 Axle calculations.............................................................................................................................................................. 66
B.13 Endplate Calculations .................................................................................................................................................... 66
B.14 Bottom bar expansion allowance.............................................................................................................................. 69
B.15 Maximum length of the bottom bar resp. bottom bar sections see Figure A.49/A.50 ........................... 69
B.16 Allowances for thermal expansion ........................................................................................................................... 70
Annex C (normative) Calculations for curtain assemblies carrying mainly vertical loads (overlapping
modular curtains, curtains without retaining assemblies)............................................................................. 71
C.1 Scope of calculation ........................................................................................................................................................ 71
C.2 Calculation principles.................................................................................................................................................... 71
C.3 Calculation method increasing curtain width and height................................................................................ 71
C.4 Test Specimen for modular systems ........................................................................................................................ 72
C.5 Shrinkage of curtain ....................................................................................................................................................... 72
C.6 Maximum fabric stress in up scaled curtain in vertical direction ................................................................ 74
C.7 Maximum fabric stress in up scaled curtain in horizontal direction ........................................................... 77
C.8 Maximum Load bearing capacity (Figure A.8) ..................................................................................................... 78
C.9 Up scaling overlaps and end curtains ...................................................................................................................... 78
C.10 Example for increasing overlapping systems ....................................................................................................... 79
C.11 Calculation of limiting stress ...................................................................................................................................... 81
C.12 Barrel calculations ......................................................................................................................................................... 81
C.13 Barrel support bracket calculations ........................................................................................................................ 82
C.14 Axle calculations.............................................................................................................................................................. 84
C.15 Endplate Calculations .................................................................................................................................................... 85
C.16 Bottom bar expansion allowance.............................................................................................................................. 87
C.17 Maximum length of the bottom bar resp. bottom bar sections see Figure A.49/A.50 ........................... 88
C.18 Allowances for thermal expansion ........................................................................................................................... 88
Bibliography ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 89
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European foreword
This document (EN 15269-11:2018) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 127 “Fire
safety in buildings”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by October 2018, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by October 2018.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN and CENELEC by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association.
EN 15269, Extended application of test results for fire resistance and/or smoke control for door, shutter
and openable window assemblies, including their items of building hardware, consists of the following
parts:
— Part 1: General requirements;
— Part 2: Fire resistance of hinged and pivoted steel door assembly;
— Part 3: Fire resistance of hinged and pivoted timber door assemblies and openable timber framed
windows;
— Part 5: Fire resistance of hinged and pivoted, metal framed, glazed doorsets and openable windows 1);
— Part 6: Fire resistance of sliding timber door assemblies 1);
— Part 7: Fire resistance of sliding steel door assemblies;
— Part 10: Fire resistance of steel rolling shutter assemblies;
— Part 11: Fire resistance of operable fabric curtains 1);
— Part 20: Smoke control for hinged and pivoted steel, timber and metal framed glazed doorsets.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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Introduction
This European Standard is one of a series of standards intended to be used for the purpose of producing
an extended application report based on the evaluation of one or more fire resistance and/or smoke
control tests. These standards may also be used to identify the best selection of test specimens required
to cover a wide range of product variations.
Before there can be any consideration for extended application the doorset should have been tested in
accordance with EN 1634-1 to achieve a test result which could generate a classification in accordance
with EN 13501-2 at least equal to the classification subsequently required from extended application
considerations.
A review of the door assembly construction parameters can indicate that one or more characteristics
may be improved by a particular parameter variation. All evaluations should be made on the basis of
retaining the fire resistance classifications obtainable from testing to EN 1634-1, including those lower
than the test duration. However, this should never lead to an increased classification for any specific fire
resistance and/or smoke control performance parameter beyond that achieved during any one test
unless specifically identified in the relevant Construction Parameter Variation tables within this series
of standards.
The effect on the maintaining of the self closing function (C-classification) of the door assemblies
following an extended application process is not addressed in this series of standards.
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1 Scope
This document covers vertically mounted types of manual or powered, operable fabric curtain
assemblies with downward closing operation. Curtain systems are different from (are separated from)
door systems due to their not rigid closure element typically made of thin walled materials as for
instance woven or knitted fabrics and foils. These closure elements are not able to carry significant
loads normal to their surface by their bending stiffness. In other words: curtain systems are separated
from door systems because they can only conduct pulling forces by tensile stress in plane to their
surface. Pushing forces are not conducted in plane to their surface.
This document establishes the methodology for extending the application of test results obtained from
test(s) conducted in accordance with the EN 1634-1 test method for shutters.
Subject to the completion of the appropriate test or tests selected from those identified in Clause 4, the
extended application may cover all or some of the following non-exhaustive list of examples:
— uninsulated (E), radiation (EW) or insulated (EI1 or EI2) classifications;
— coiling mechanisms;
— wall/ceiling fixed elements;
— items of building hardware;
— decorative finishes;
— intumescent, draught or acoustic seals;
— alternative supporting construction(s).
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 1363-1, Fire resistance tests — Part 1: General Requirements
EN 1634-1, Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door and shutter assemblies, openable windows and
elements of building hardware — Part 1: Fire resistance test for door and shutter assemblies and openable
windows
EN 13501-2, Fire classification of construction products and building elements — Part 2: Classification
using data from fire resistance tests, excluding ventilation services
EN 15269-1, Extended application of test results for fire resistance and/or smoke control for door, shutter
and openable window assemblies, including their elements of building hardware — Part 1: General
requirements
EN 1993-1-2, Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures — Part 1-2: General rules — Structural fire design
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3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations

3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1.1
full scale test
test in accordance with EN 1634-1
3.1.2
small scale test
test of parts of the fabric curtain
3.1.3
parts
for definition of parts see Figure A.1
3.1.4
safety edge
electronic device to prevent damage or injuries caused by collision with the bottom bar
Note 1 to entry: Typically fixed on to the bottom bar (Figure A.1: part B3).
3.2 Abbreviations used for Annex B and C calculations
Ut maximum deflection during fire test [mm]

Gt maximum gap between the bottom bar and the floor level [mm]
Ht clear height of test specimen [mm]
Ws scaled distance between side guides [mm]
Us scaled distance neutral line to max. deflection (horizontal [mm]
direction)
rs Radius of scaled deflection [mm]
Ps Pressure (20 N/m2) [N/m2]
Cs.h horizontal bow length of up scaled curtain [mm]
Cs.v vertical bow length of up scaled curtain [mm]
t Thickness of curtain material [mm]
sh space in side guides (horizontal slack) [mm]
δh horizontal shrinkage (%)
δv vertical shrinkage (%)
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Fs.h horizontal pulling force per meter height [N/m]

FLs.v vertical fabric length considering vertical shrinkage [mm]
Hs up scaled drop length of intended system [mm]
AFLs.v additional fabric length of up scaled curtain in vertical direction [mm]
ms.ges total weight of up scaled curtain material and bottom bar [kg]
ms.F total weight of up scaled curtain material [kg]
ms.BB total weight of up scaled bottom bar [kg]
σs maximum stress in up scaled curtain [N/mm2]
σs.v maximum stress in vertical direction in up scaled curtain [N/mm2]
σs.h stress in scaled curtain in horizontal direction [N/mm2]
g acceleration of gravity (9,81 m/s2) [m/s2]
Ft load during small scale fire test [N]
mt mass of heft for small scale fire test [kg]
W width of curtain material carrying load during small scale fire [mm]
test
IB moment of inertia for the barrel [mm4]
ZB section modulus for the barrel [mm3]
WL Curtain weight [kg]
DB Barrel outside diameter [m]
LL Curtain width [m]
hSA Height of fire curtain aperture [m]
ρL Weight per unit area of curtain [kg/m2]
WB Weight of barrel including springs, axles, tubular motor, etc. [kg]
tB Barrel wall thickness [mm]
WL Full weight of curtain including bottom rail [kg]
σB Barrel stress [N/mm2]
WBA Barrel assembly weight [N]
LB Barrel length for fixed barrel bearing on both ends, distance [mm]
between intermediate barrel supports for floating barrel bearing
EB Young’s Modulus [N/mm2]
Wr 1 bracket potential support [N]
ISB Support bracket moment of inertia [mm4]
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σSB Support bracket maximum stress [N/mm2]

a Distance between centreline of axle and rear of barrel support [mm]
bracket
y Distance between barrel support centre of gravity and the point [mm]
of greatest stress
Wr 2 bracket component [N]
b Barrel support length [mm]
Asb Support bracket cross-sectional area [mm2]
Wr 3 casing hood component [N]
tCH Casing thickness [mm]
LCH Casing length [mm]
b Casing soffit length [mm]
Wr Wr 1 – Wr 2 – Wr 3 (N)
Total
WBA Barrel assembly weight [N]
ZA Axle section modulus [mm3]
DA Axle diameter [mm]
σA1 Axle bending stress [N/mm2]
WA 50 % of barrel assembly weight [N]
WAL Motor weight [kg]
LA Axle length [mm]
σA2 Axle shear stress [N/mm2]
WEEL Weight of fixing angle [N]
hE Endplate height [mm]
AFA Fixing angle cross-sectional area [mm2]
ρsteel density of steel = 7 850 [kg/m3]
AE Endplate horizontal cross-sectional area [mm2]
wE Endplate width [mm]
tE Endplate thickness [mm]
Φ Area correction factor (dimensionless)
ϕ Length correction factor (dimensionless)
LFA Fixing angle leg length (attached to endplate) [mm]
σEB Endplate bending stress [N/mm2]
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WE 50 % of barrel assembly weight [N]

LE Axle end bearing length [mm]
WM Load on endplate [N]
LM Effective motor shaft length [mm]
γ = [1 +Φ +ϕ] (dimensionless)
WESL Endplate self-weight weight [N]

WEL Eccentric loading [N]
WAL Weight on endplate from motor [kg]
WT Total endplate load [N]
τEFB Shear stress in all endplate fixing bolts [N/mm2]
nB Number of bolts
aB Total area of bolts [mm2]
FEFB Tensile force in top endplate fixing bolt [N]
4 Determination of the field of extended application

4.1 General
Before there can be any consideration for extended application the operable fabric curtain shall have
been tested and classified in accordance with EN 1634-1 and EN 13501-2 respectively in order to
establish a classification for the operable fabric curtain.
A review of the construction parameters can indicate that one or more characteristics may be improved
by a particular parameter variation. All evaluations shall be made on the basis of retaining the
classifications obtainable from testing to EN 1634-1, including those lower than the test duration.
However, this shall never lead to an increased classification for any specific parameter beyond that
achieved during any one test unless specifically identified in the relevant Construction Parameter
Variation tables.
All evaluations shall be made on the basis of retaining the classification obtained from testing to
EN 1634-1.
If, by following the ensuing procedure, any part of the classification cannot be achieved by extended
application rules that part of classification shall be omitted from the subsequent extended application
report and classification report.
4.2 Procedure for maximum field of extended application
Identify the variations from the original test specimen(s) which are required to be covered by an
extended application report - see Figure A.1 for a typical operable curtain.
Locate the variations in the appropriate parameter variation by reference to columns (1) and (2) of
Table A.1.
Review the type of classification to be retained from column (3) of Table A.1 and establish from the
contents of column (4) of Table A.1 whether any extended application is available without the need for
further testing.
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Where this is deemed to be possible this can be recorded in the extended application report together
with any appropriate restrictions and the stated rules from column (4) in Table A.1.
Where the variations required can only be achieved from additional testing according to column (5) in
Table A.1, the additional test can be made on a similar specimen type to the original test against which
the extended application is sought. Alternatively, column (5) in Table A.1 identifies an option for
alternative testing and relevant test parameters.
4.3 Procedure for maximum field of extended application
It is possible to provide a limited field of extended application from the results of a single test. However,
where a manufacturer intends to produce a range of operable fabric curtains, it is recommended that
careful consideration is given to the complete range of designs and options in order to minimize the
testing required before testing commences.
Establish all the parameter variations which are required to be part of the product range.
Select specimen(s) for the first test(s) in the series to ensure that the most important parameter
variations for the manufactured products are covered.
Complete the first test or a series of tests and prepare a field of direct application and possibly a
classification report from the results of the test(s).
Establish which of the original desired parameter variations have not been covered by the direct
application and classification report.
Identify these parameter variations in Annex A and establish if any extended application is possible
without further testing.
Record this for the extended application report together with any restrictions and rules given in column
(5) in Table A.1.
Evaluate which, if any, of the desired parameter variations have not been covered by the field of direct
application or the initial field of extended application derived from 4.3.7 above.
Select the required outstanding parameter variations from column (1) and column (2) of Table A.1 and
observe from column (5) of Table A.1 which are the most appropriate weakest specimen options for
further testing.
If the complete selection of required parameter variations has not been covered by the tests completed
in accordance with 4.3.9 above, then an appropriate test or tests may be repeated with the additional
product variations incorporated.
4.4 Interpretation of test results
In order to maximize the field of extended application, it is important that the test reports shall record
details of any integrity and/or insulation failures throughout the test duration.
Where a series of tests have been conducted, the field of extended application shall be based on the
lowest performance achieved from the complete series of tests unless premature failure has been
attributed to one or more specific construction parameter variation.
Where it has been possible, to identify specific parameter failures, the extended application for all other
construction parameter variations can be based on the performance achieved after isolating the
premature failure(s).
4.5 Additional measurements
To use extended application the following measurements are to be taken:

— Figure A.3 S = Shrinking allowance;
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— Figure A.54 St = Bottom bar deflection;
— Figure A.55 Ut = Maximum curtain deflection.
5 Extended application report

Prepare an extended application report in accordance with the requirements of Clause 5 of
EN 15269-1:2010, based on the results of evaluations in accordance with the above.
6 Classification report
The classification report shall be determined from the results of the extended application report and
presented in accordance with EN 13501-2.
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Annex A
(normative)
Construction parameter variations for Fabric Curtain assemblies
Table A.1 is designed to provide criteria for the creation of extended application reports by experts in
the field of fire resistance testing of operable fabric curtain assemblies.
Table A.1 shall only be used to evaluate a field of extended application when at least one positive fire
resistance test to EN 1634-1 has resulted in a classification according to EN 13501-2.
The first two columns identify possible variations to the construction details of the specimen tested.
The type of classification achieved from the test can be identified from the ‘Performance characteristic’
section of Table A.1 column 3 as insulation, radiation control or integrity only.
The effect of the change in each parameter is evaluated for each characteristic in column 3 under E for
effects on integrity, I for effects on insulation (whether an I1 or I2) and W for the effects on radiation
control for EW curtains.
Where symbols are used these relate to the following definitions:
a) < - forecast is a worse performance;
b) > - forecast is a better performance;
c) = - forecast is no significant difference;
d) ≤ - forecast is a worse or equal performance;
e) ≥ - forecast is a better or equal performance;
f) > = < - forecast unknown.
These evaluations lead to the judgement of the possibility of the extension of the field of application the
results of which are given in column 4. In certain cases, in Column 4, it is a requirement to achieve
Category B, the details for which are given in EN 1634-1:2014, 13.3.2, Table 1.
Where additional tests are deemed to be necessary the type of specimen approved for incorporation of
the changed parameter is defined in column 5. Add additional text clearing up on which parameters
these results are relevant.
Where it is possible to use information from tests performed on one configuration for evidence on a
different configuration, this allowance has been made in order to reduce the overall number of tests
required for extended application evaluation.
The rules given for size increase (width, height, area) of the curtain assembly are applicable for
operable curtains tested in size equal or bigger than the maximum size which can be tested in a
standard size furnace (normally 3 m x 3 m). All size variations based on the results of more than one
test with specimens of different sizes can be combined.
Where construction parameter variations result in an increase in the weight of the curtain, the
requirements given in Annex B shall be satisfied.
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If after consideration of a specific variation, additional changes are required to be made to the
specimen; these may be made providing the implications on other variations are also taken into
account.
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Table A.1
Construction parameter Variation Influence of variation on Possibility of extension Additional evidence required
performance
characteristic
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
A. General
E I W
A1. Size variations / construction

A1.1 Width between guides Decrease > = < > = < ≥ Possible providing tightness and expansion
clearances are not reduced
A1.2 Width between guides Increase > = < > = < < E, EI, EW Possible providing the static According to
requirements for fixings and load-bearing 1) Shrinking of curtain material *see B.7
constructions are fulfilled and the requirements
2) Maximum load bearing capacity in
of Annex B are satisfied
horizontal direction. *see B.12
EW
Possible providing the radiation criteria given in vertical direction. *see B.13
Annex B of EN 15254-4:2008+A1:2011 are
4) Deflection of bottom bar and curtain
complied with
calculation *see B.8 to B.11 and Annex C
The smallest scaling factor is limiting the
increasing of the dimension
A1.3 Opening height Decrease > = < > = < ≥ Possible providing tightness and expansion
clearances are not reduced
A1.4 Opening height Increase > = < > = < > = < If Height > 4.7m P will be > −20Pa check σs in According to
Annex B, B.8 1) Shrinking of curtain material *see B.7
E, EI, EW Possible providing the static 2) Maximum load bearing capacity in
requirements for fixings and load-bearing horizontal direction. *see B.12
constructions are fulfilled and the requirements
of Annex B are satisfied.
vertical direction. *see B.13
EW
4) Deflection of bottom bar and curtain
Possible providing the radiation criteria given in calculation *see B.8 to B.11 and Annex C
Annex B of EN15254–4:2008+A1:2011 are
The smallest scaling factor is limiting the
complied with
increasing of the dimension
A1.5 Distance of lintel to casing - See Decrease < < < E, EI, EW Not possible
Figure A.2: a size h
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A1.6 Distance of lintel to casing - See Increase > > > Possible Providing that there is no contact
Figure A.2: a size h between curtain and supporting
construction
A1.7 Expansion allowances (E) between Decrease ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible without additional test
side guides and bottom bar - see
Figure A.3
A1.8 Expansion allowances (E) between Increase > = < > = < > = < Possible, if the tightness of curtain and guides is
side guides and bottom bar - see not decreased
Figure A.3
A1.9 Mounting situation casing - see Alternative > = < > = < > = < See Table A2
Figure A.2 installation
A1.10 Mounting situation side guides - see Alternative > = < > = < > = < See Table A3
Figure A.3 installation
A1.11 Initial fire test: exposed side Change > = < < > = < Possible if fully tested in the aperture, barrel Fabric including any coatings and/or
construction to the non-exposed side finishes should be fully symmetrical, or if
(Figure A.2: b) not symmetrical fabric tested on both
sides (possible during the same test only
for E).
A1.12 Joints in any construction part Add > = < > = < > = < Allowed if tested with at least one joint
A1.13 Joints in any construction part Remove > = < > = < > = < Allowed only for side guides and casings and if
not contributing to expansion allowances
A2. Closing directions
B. Curtain
A 2.1 Closing options - see Figure A.4 Alternatives > = < > = < > = < Possible in line with Figure A.4
B1. Fabric (Single /Multi layer)
B2. Joint technique- see Figure A. 6

B1.1 Fabric Change material > = < > = < > = < Not possible
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characteristic
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
E I W
B.2.1 Seam variation Change > = < > = < > = < Possible in accordance with Table A.4 Table Test in accordance with small scale test
otherwise additional evidence required according to Figure A.7 for the vertical
seam direction. Figure A.8 for the
horizontal seam direction
B.2.2 Seaming material e.g. stitch material, Change > = < > = < > = < Possible providing the requirements of Annex B Test in accordance with small scale test
staple material etc. are satisfied and providing tensile strength in according to Figure A.7 for the vertical
fire conditions is equal or better seam direction. Figure A.8 for the
B.2.3 Seam type e.g. stitch to staple etc. Change > = < > = < > = < Possible providing the requirements of Annex B Test in accordance with small scale test
are satisfied and providing tensile strength in according to Figure A.7 for the vertical
fire conditions is equal or better seam direction. Figure A.8 for the
B.2.4 Stitch length/distance between Change > = < > = < > = < Possible providing tensile strength is equal or Test in accordance with small scale test
staples higher according to Figure A.7 for the vertical
B.2.5 Distance of seam to effective fabric Decrease < < < Not possible
edge – see Figure A.6 (r)
B.2.6 Distance seam to selvedge Figure A.6 Increase = ≥ = Possible
(r)
B.2.7 Joint orientation Vertical to > = < > = < > = < Not possible
horizontal/
Horizontal to
vertical
B.2.8 Distance between stitching inside one Change ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible ± 10 % otherwise additional test Test in accordance with small scale test
seam joint required according to Figure A.7 for the vertical
B.2.9 Spacing of joints Figure A.6 (t) Increase/decrease = = = Possible
B.2.10 Stitching method Machine to hand < < < Not possible
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B.2.11 Stitching method Hand stitching to > > > Possible

machine
B.2.12 Overlap Overlap = = = Possible According to Annex C
B.3. Curtain retaining system (side guides)

dimensions
B.3.1 System Change Continuous to > = < > = < > = < Not possible unless full scale or small scale test
intermittent and (as given in B.12) are satisfied
vice versa
B.3.2 Intermittent system: Distance of Increase ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
fixings
B.3.3 Intermittent system: Distance of Decrease ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible
fixings
B.3.4 Material Mild steel to ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
stainless steel
B.3.5 Material Stainless steel to ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible
mild steel
B.3.6 Material Change of basic ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
material
B.3.7 Size of curtain restraining element Increase ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible
B.4. Bottom bar

B.3.8 Size of curtain restraining element Decrease > = < > = < > = < Not possible
B.4.1 Mass per linear metre Decrease ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
B.4.2 Mass per linear metre Increase ≥ ≥ ≥ E, EW possible by 50 %

EI
Possible by 50 % if bottom bar insulation is the
same as tested. Otherwise not possible.
B.4.3 Design / Overall geometry Alternative ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
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B.4.4 Thickness of steel Decrease ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible

B.4.5 Thickness of steel Increase ≥ ≥ ≥ E, EW possible by 50 %
EI
Possible if bottom bar insulation is the same as
tested. Otherwise not possible
mild steel
stainless steel
material
B.4.9 Safety edge Add ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
B.4.10 Safety edge Remove ≥ ≥ ≥ Not possible
B.5. Bottom bar fixings

B.4.11 Safety edge Change ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
B.5.1 Size Decrease ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible

B.5.2 Size Increase ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible
B.5.3 Type Change ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible

mild steel
stainless steel
material
B 5.7 Spacing Increase ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
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B 5.8 Spacing Decrease ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible

B.6. Multi curtain system (supplied as one unit) - See Figure A.9
B.6.1 Distance between curtains (d) Increase ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible
B.6.2 Distance between curtains (d) Decrease ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
B.6.3 Number of curtains Decrease ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
B.7. Insulation material in multi layer

B.6.4 Number of curtains Increase ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible
curtains N.B. Figure A5 for explanation

B.7.1 Insulation material whether Change ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
intumescent or not
B.7.2 Density of insulation material Increase > = < > = < > = < Possible up to 30 % for materials of Class A1
and the requirements of Annex B are satisfied
otherwise not possible without an additional
test
B.7.3 Density of insulation material Decrease ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
B.7.4 Intumescent material Change of supplier > = < > = < > = < Possible but only for an identical composition Further test to include the required seal
and/or otherwise supplier/manufacturer’s seal
manufacturer Not possible without an additional test
B.7.5 Intumescent material Alternative ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
material
B.7.6 Thickness of insulation material other Increase ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible See Figure A.5 construction parameter q
than fabric
B.7.7 Thickness of insulation material other Decrease ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible without new tests according to See Figure A.5 construction parameter q
C.1. Side guides (profile)

than fabric EN 1634-1
C.1.1 Shape Change > = < > = < > = < Possible providing the shape of the retaining
system is unaffected
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C.1.2 Depth see Figure A.3 D Decrease ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible

C.1.3 Depth see Figure A.3 D Increase > = < > = < > = < Possible “category B” (EN1634–1 DIAP) result in
Fire test increase with 20 % and the retaining
C.1.4 Width see Figure A.3 W Decrease > = < > = < > = < Possible providing all clearances between the
curtain and the inside of the guide are not
changed
C.1.5 Width see Figure A.3 W Increase > = < > = < > = < Possible “category B” (EN1634–1 DIAP) result in
Fire test increase with 20 % and the retaining
C.1.6 Material thickness Decrease ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
C.1.7 Material thickness Increase ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible in line with the EN1634–1 DIAP if
category B overrun time is satisfied (50 %)
C.1.8 Material Stainless steel to ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible
mild steel
C.1.9 Material Mild steel to ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
stainless steel
C.1.10 Material Grade of steel > = < > = < > = < Providing material has an equal or higher
melting point and the tested sealing
construction provides for any decreased
expansion
C.1.11 Material Change of basic ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
material
C.1.12 Shrinking allowances see Decrease ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
Figure A.3(s)
C.1.13 Shrinking allowances see Increase ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible
Figure A.3(s)
C.1.14 Gap Figure A.3 G Decrease ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible
C.1.15 Gap Figure A.3 G Increase ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
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C2.1 Size Decrease > = < > = < > = < Possible subject to more fixings being used so
that the total cross-section of the fixings is not
decreased
C2.2 Size Increase ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible
C2.3 Spacing Decrease ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible
C2.4 Spacing Increase ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
C2.5 Material or Type Alternative > = < > = < > = < Possible providing the material has equal or
material and/or better fire performance and the fixings have an
type equal or better pullout strength (in fire
condition), otherwise not possible without an
D. Coiling Mechanism
additional test
D.1. Tube
D.1.1 Outside diameter see Figure A.10 Decrease > = < > = < > = < Possible providing requirements in Annex B are
satisfied
D.1.2 Outside diameter see Figure A.11 Increase > = < > = < > = < Possible providing requirements in Annex B are
satisfied
D.1.3 Wall thickness see Figure A.12 Decrease > = < > = < > = < Possible providing requirements in Annex B are
satisfied
D.1.4 Wall thickness see Figure A.13 Increase > = < > = < > = < Possible providing requirements in Annex B are
satisfied
D.1.5 Material Alternative > = < > = < > = < Possible providing requirements in Annex B are
material and/or satisfied
manufacturer
D.1.6 Expansion allowances Decrease ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
D.1.7 Expansion allowances Increase ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible
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D.1.8 Shape - see Figure A.14 Change > = < > = < > = < Possible providing requirements in Annex B are
satisfied
D.1.9 Single roller to multiple roller Change ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
D.1.10 Multiple roller to single roller Change ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
D.1.11 Position of rollers Change ≤ ≤ ≤ possible according to Figure A51
D.1.12 Number of rollers (overlaps) Increase ≤ ≤ ≤ not possible according to Table A.52
D.1.13 Number of rollers Decrease > = < > = < > = < Possible according to Table A.52 and
requirements in Annex C are met
D.2. Tube support system

D.2.1 Bearing of tube – see Figure A.15 Change floating to ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
fixed, fixed to
D.3. Shaft
floating
D.3.1 Outside diameter see Figure A.16 Decrease > = < > = < > = < Possible providing requirements in Annex B are
satisfied
D3.2 Outside diameter see Figure A.17 Increase > = < > = < > = < Possible providing requirements in Annex B are
satisfied
D3.3 Type see Figure A.18 Solid to hollow > = < > = < > = < Possible providing requirements in Annex B are
satisfied
D3.4 Type see Figure A.19 Hollow to solid > = < > = < > = < Possible providing requirements in Annex B are
satisfied
D3.5 Material Mild steel to bright = = = Possible
steel
D3.6 Material Bright steel to mild = = = Possible
steel
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D3.7 Material Change of basic ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible

material
D3.8 Expansion allowances Decrease ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
D3.9 Expansion allowances Increase ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible
D3.10 Shape see Figure A.20 Change > = < > = < > = < Possible providing requirements in Annex B are
satisfied
D3.11 Stub shafts see Figure A.21 Continuous axle > = < > = < > = < Not possible
D3.12 Continuous axle see Figure A.22 Stub shafts > = < > = < > = < Possible providing requirements in Annex B are
satisfied
D3.13 Shaft end retention Figure A.1 Remove ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
D.4. End caps (Infill at end of tube usually mild steel or casting which sometimes carries a bearing if the shaft is fixed).
D3.14 Shaft end retention Figure A.1 Add > = < > = < > = < Possible providing expansion is permitted
D4.1 Thickness Decrease ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible

D4.2 Thickness Increase ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible
D4.3 Material Alternative > = < > = < > = < Possible providing the material has an equal or
material and/or higher melting point, otherwise not possible
D.5. Curtain to tube fixings

manufacturer without an additional test
D.5.1 Size Decrease > = < > = < > = < Possible providing the fixings are positioned
closer together so that the total cross-section of
the fixings is not decreased
D.5.2 Size Increase ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible
D.5.3 Size of retaining rod Increase > = < > = < > = < Possible if retaining and opening are scaled to
the same extent
Fulfil Annex A D1.8
D.5.4 Size of retaining rod Decrease > = < > = < > = < Not possible
D.5.5 Type see fig A,23 New table ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
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D.5.6 Type see Figure A.23 add additional New table ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible
Picture to A25
D.5.7 Material Alternative > = < > = < > = < Possible providing the material has an equal or
material and/or higher melting point and the construction
manufacturer provides for any increased expansion
D.5.8 Spacing Decrease ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible
E. Endplates
D.5.9 Spacing Increase ≤ ≤ ≤ Not Possible
E.1. Support brackets/endplates
E1.1 Size see Figure A.24 Decrease > = < > = < > = < Possible providing requirements in Annex B are
satisfied
E.1.2 Size see Figure A.25 Increase > = < > = < > = < Possible providing requirements in Annex B are
satisfied
E.1.3 Material thickness Decrease > = < > = < > = < Possible providing requirements in Annex B are
satisfied
E.1.4 Material thickness Increase > = < > = < > = < Possible providing requirements in Annex B are
satisfied
E.1.5 Material Stainless steel to ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible
mild steel
E.1.6 Material Mild steel to ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
stainless steel
E.1.7 Material Change of basic ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
material
E.1.8 Shape general Flat end plate to > = < > = < > = < Not Possible if it is part of the integrity system
open bracket Possible providing requirements in Annex B are
assembly satisfied
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E.1.9 Shape general Open bracket > = < > = < > = < Possible providing requirements in Annex B are
assembly to flat satisfied
E.2. Endplate fixings

end plate
E2.1 Size Decrease > = < > = < > = < Possible subject to more fixings being used so
that the total cross-section of the fixings is not
decreased
E.2.2 Size Increase > = < > = < > = < Possible
E.2.3 Material Alternative > = < > = < > = < Possible providing the material has an equal or
material and/or higher melting point and the construction
manufacturer provides for any increased expansion
E.2.4 Spacing Decrease > = < > = < > = < Possible providing requirements in Annex B are
satisfied and any fixing manufacturers special
requirements under fire conditions shall be
considered
E.2.5 Spacing Increase > = < > = < > = < Possible providing requirements in Annex B are
E.3. Shaft Bearings and / or arrestor

considered
E3.1 Size Decrease ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible

E3.2 Size Increase ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible
E3.3 Material Change > = < > = < > = < Possible providing the material has an equal or
higher melting point and the construction
provides for any increased expansion
E3.4 Type Alternative type > = < > = < > = < Possible providing the material has an equal or
and/or higher melting point, otherwise not possible
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E3.5 Bearing Change to Arrestor > = < > = < > = < Possible providing requirements in Annex B are
/ Safety break satisfied and any fixing manufacturers special
considered
E3.6 Arrestor / Safety break Change to Bearing > = < > = < > = < Possible providing requirements in Annex B are
E.4. Shaft cups

considered
E4.1 Size see Figure A.26 Decrease ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible

E4.2 Size see Figure A.27 Increase ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible
E4.3 Material Alternative > = < > = < > = < Possible providing the material has an equal or
E4.4 Type see Figure A.28 Change > = < > = < > = < Possible providing the material has an equal or
higher melting point, otherwise not possible
E.5. Shaft bearing/cup fixings

without an additional test
E5.1 Size Decrease ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible

E5.2 Size Increase ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible
E5.3 Material Alternative > = < > = < > = < Possible providing the material has an equal or
E5.4 Number Decrease > = < > = < > = < Possible providing the fixings are larger so that
the total cross-section is not reduced.
F. Casing/hood integrity system

E5.5 Number Increase ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible
F1.1 Integrity system Figure A.29 Change > = < > = < > = <
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F1.2 Casing/Hood Figure A.30 Add > = < > = < > = < Possible providing expansion and deformation
does not affect the integrity system
F1.3 Casing/Hood Figure A.31 Delete ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
F1.4 Size see Figure A.32 Decrease > = < > = < > = < Possible providing the clearance to other parts
of the system remains the same
F1.5 Size see Figure A.33 Increase > = < > = < > = < Possible providing requirements in Annex B are
satisfied
F1.6 Thickness Decrease/Increase > = < > = < > = < Not possible
F1.7 Material (metal) Stainless steel to ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible
mild steel
F 1.8 Material Mild steel to ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
stainless steel
F 1.9 Material Change of basic ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
F.2. Casing/hood fixings

material
F2.1 Size Decrease ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible

F2.2 Size Increase ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible
F2.5 Spacing Decrease ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible
F2.6 Spacing Increase ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
F2.7 Material or type Alternative > = < > = < > = < Possible providing it is not a part of the integrity
material or type system.
Possible if it is a part of the integrity system and
providing the material has an equal or higher
melting point and the construction provides for
G. External drive systems

any increased expansion
G.1. Drive systems excluding tubular

motors
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G1.1 External drive system see Figure A.34 Add > = < > = < > = < Possible providing all the drive system e.g.
gears, chains, sprockets or motors are located
outside the casing. Fire test carried out with
shaft and chain-wheel
G1.2 External drive system see Figure A.35 Delete ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible
G1.3 Internal drive systems i.e. where any Add ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
part e.g. gears, chains, sprockets or motors is
located inside the casing see Figure A.36
G1.4 Internal drive systems i.e. where any Delete ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible
part e.g. gears, chains, sprockets or motors is
located inside the casing see Figure A.37
G1.5 Material Alternative > = < > = < > = < Possible for external drive systems Possible for
material internal drive systems providing the material
has an equal or higher melting point
G.2. Tubular motors

G1.6 Type Alternative ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible
G2.1 Tubular motor Add ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible

G2.2 Tubular motor Change to external ≤ ≤ ≤ Not Possible
drive
G.3. Fixings
G2.3 Type Alternative ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
G3.1 Size Decrease ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible

G3.2 Size Increase ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible
G3.3 Type/material Change > = < > = < > = < Possible providing the material has an equal or
higher melting point, and the fixings have an
equal or better pullout strength (in fire
additional test
G3.4 Number Decrease > = < > = < > = < Not possible
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H. Supports for casing

G3.5 Number Increase ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible
H1.1 Barrel / casing supports (See Add > = < > = < > = < Possible for casing supports in accordance
Figure A.38) EN1993–1-2
H1.2 Barrel / casing supports (See Delete ≤ ≤ ≤ Not Possible
Figure A.39)
H1.3 Cross section, size and material Change > = < > = < > = < Possible providing requirements in EN1993−1
thickness see fig. A. 40–42 −2 are satisfied
H1.4 Material Stainless steel to ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible providing requirements in Annex B are
mild steel satisfied
H.1.5 Material Mild steel to ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
stainless steel
H 1.6 Material Change of basic ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
material
H1.5 Spacing Decrease ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible providing requirements in Annex B are
satisfied
H.2. Support Fixings

H1.6 Spacing Increase ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible
To structure
H2.1 Size Decrease > = < > = < > = < Possible providing the material has an equal or
additional test
H2.2 Size Increase > = < > = < > = < Possible providing the material has an equal or
additional test
H2.5 Spacing Decrease/ increase > = < > = < > = < Not possible
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H2.6 Number Decrease ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible

H2.7 Number Increase ≥ ≥ ≥ possible
H2.8 Material Alternative > = < > = < > = < Possible providing the material has an equal or
material and/or higher melting point, and the fixings have an
manufacturer equal or better pullout strength (in fire
additional test
H2.9 Type of fixings Alternative > = < > = < > = < Possible providing the material has an equal or
material type higher melting point, and the fixings have an
and/or equal or better pullout strength (in fire
manufacturer condition), otherwise not possible without an
J. Supporting construction
additional test
J.1. General
J1.1 Supporting construction see Figure A.43 Standard flexible > = > = > = Possible
supporting
construction to
rigid
J1.2 Supporting construction see Figure A.44 Rigid supporting < < < Not possible without an additional full scale fire
construction to test.
standard flexible
J1.3 Supporting construction Rigid to Modified < < < Not possible without a full scale fire test
(for example:
wooden
strengthened)
flexible
construction
J 1.4 Supporting construction see Figure A.45 Modified ≥ ≥ ≥ Possible
(strengthened)
flexible
construction to
rigid
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J1.5 Supporting construction Change from > = < > = < > = < Possible providing the strength of the
standard flexible supporting construction regarding the
supporting
fixing techniques is not decreased
construction to
modified and providing the load bearing capacity
(strengthened) and stiffness of the supporting construction
flexible supporting are appropriate for any structure requirements.
construction
Providing the supporting construction is
protected to a fire resistance classification to
Euroclass 3 and no lower than that required for
the door; the fixings shall be suitable for the
K. Finishes
alternative supporting construction
Possible according to field of direct application
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Figures referred to in Annex A
Key
B1 fabric D4 endcap H2 support fixing
B2 stitching D5 fabric fixation OW opening width
B3 retain elements E1 endplate OH opening height
B4 bottom bar E2 endplate fixing W side guide width
C1 side guides E3 shaft bearing w lateral overlap
C2 fixing guides E4 lateral tube H tube casing
support fixing height
D1 tube F1 tube casing h vertical overlap
D2 tube support G2 motor
D3 shaft H1 casing support
Figure A.1 — Typical operable curtain
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a. On the wall b. Within the wall c. Under the ceiling
d. Inside the structure e. Suspended from the ceiling

Key
H height of casing h vertical overlap
Figure A.2 — Distance of lintel to casing and installation options casing
Table A.2 — Alternative installation options casing from tested
To
A B C D E
From A – No No Yes No
B Yes – Yes Yes No
C Yes No – Yes No
D No No No – No
E Yes No No Yes –
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a. On the wall b. Within the opening c. Inside the enclosure
d. Dimensions side guides e. Expansion allowance

Key
D depth W width G gap
d lateral overlap s shrinking allowance E expansion allowance
Figure A.3 — Expansion allowances bottom bar and installation options side guides
Table A.3 — Alternative installation options side guides from tested
To
a b c
From a No Yes
b Yes Yes
c No No
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a. Vertical top to down b. closing edge above c. Closing on angle d. Closing over angle
floor level
Figure A.4 — Closing options
Table A.4 — Alternative closing options from tested
To
a b c d
From a No Yes No
b Yes Yes No
c Yes No No
d Yes No Yes
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a. b.
Key
1 Layer a
2 Layer b
3 Layer c
4 Layer d
5 Layer e
6 Joint
q thickness of insulation material
p distance joint to joint
Figure A.5 — Multi-layer fabric
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Key
a single seam r distance seam to fabric edge
b double seam s distance seam to seam
1 fabric t distance between interconnections
2 seam A-F different kinds of joints
Figure A.6 — Textile joints and stitching
Table A.6 — Seam variations from tested
To
A B C D E F
From A Yes Yes Yes No No
B No No Yes No No
C Yes Yes Yes No No
D No Yes Yes No No
E Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
F No No Yes Yes No
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Key
1 retaining system 3 thermal blanket mineral rock fibre
2 seam p pressure at top of specimen
Figure A.7 — Small scale test for the vertical seam direction and loads on retaining system
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Key
1 tube with curtain to tube fixing 3 thermal blanket mineral rock fibre
2 seam p pressure at top of specimen
Figure A.8 — Small scale test for the horizontal seam direction and loads on barrel / barrel to
tube fixing
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e f
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g
Key
d, d1, d2 different distances curtain to curtain
Figure A.9 — Multi curtain system (supplied as one unit)
Figure A.10 — outside diameter decrease
Figure A.11 — Outside diameter increase
Figure A.12 — Wall thickness decrease
Figure A.13 — Wall thickness increase
Figure A.14 — Barrel shape change
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Fixed bearing
Floating bearing
Figure A.15 — Bearing of tube
Figure A.16 — Shaft outside diameter decrease
Figure A.17 — Shaft outside diameter increase
Figure A.18 — Shaft solid to hollow
Figure A.19 — Shaft hollow to solid
Figure A.20 — Shaft shape change
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Figure A.21 — barrel stub shaft to continuous axle
Figure A.22 — Barrel continuous axle to shat stub
Fixing by key a. Retaining rod
b. Continuous retaining
strip
Fixing by riveted steel c.

plate
Fixing by glue, rivets and d.

additional fabric turn
(breaking-device if
necessary)
e.
Figure A.23 — curtain to tube fixing
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Table A.23 — Variations from tested
To
a b c d e
From a No No No Yes
b No No No Yes
c No Yes No Yes
d No No No Yes
e No No No No
Figure A.24 — Support brackets/endplates decrease
Figure A.25 — Support brackets/endplates increase
Figure A.26 — Shaft cup size decrease
Figure A.27 — Shaft cup size increase
Figure A.28 — Shaft cup type change
a. Fabric running over edge
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b. Gap between casing and fabric
c. Without casing
d. Without casing
Key
g gap relevant for integrity
Figure A.29 — Integrity of the system
To
a b c d
From a No No No
b No No No
c Yes Yes No
d Yes Yes No
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Figure A.30 — Casing/hood add
Figure A.31 — Casing/hood delete
Figure A.32 — Casing/hood size decrease
Figure A.33 — Casing/hood size increase
Figure A.34 — External drive system add
Figure A.35 — External drive system delete
Figure A.36 — Internal drive system add
Figure A.37 — Internal drive system delete
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Figure A.38 — Barrel/casing supports add
Figure A.39 — Barrel/casing supports delete
Figure A.40 — Barrel/casing support shape/orientation change
Figure A.41 — Barrel/casing support location inside to outside
Figure A.42 — Barrel/casing support - location outside to inside
Figure A.43 — Standard flexible supporting construction to rigid
Figure A.44 — Rigid supporting construction to standard flexible
Figure A.45 — Modified (strengthened) flexible supporting to rigid
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Key
1 measuring point (marked with sewing yarn)
2 height of 0 Pressure
3 furnace
4 fabric
5 thermal blanket mineral rock fibre
Figure A.46 — Shrinkage of curtain test
Direction of arrow shows direction of resulting deformation

ΔT = 500 K
Example to scale
Key
1 exposed side
2 unexposed side
Figure A.47 — Deformation of bottom bar under thermal gradient
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Figure A.48 — Scaled bottom bar deflection
Tested curtain
Scaled curtain
Figure A.49 — Maximum stress in the tested curtain
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Figure A.50 — Tested configuration for test overlapping systems
possible
non-possible
Figure A.51 — Positions of rollers
Rollers and fabric overlaps
test test
a) Single roller fabric b) Rollers one Overlap

Test
exposed
side
c) Rollers two overlaps unexposed
side
Figure A.52 — Rollers and fabric overlaps
To
a b c
From a No No
b No No
c No Yes
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Annex B
(normative)
Calculations for curtain assemblies carrying mainly horizontal loads

(closed curtains)
B.1 Scope of calculation

Curtain systems are different from typical door systems due to their not rigid closure element typically
made of thin walled materials as for instance woven or knitted fabrics and foils. These closure
elements are not able to carry significant loads normal to their surface (e.g. caused by pressure load)
due to their characteristic lack of bending stiffness. That’s why it is assumed that curtain systems can
only conduct tensile forces by tensile stress in-plane to their surface. It is assumed that compressive
forces are not conducted in-plane to their surface.
It is assumed that the stresses in the fabric curtain can be approximated by a model of a thin-walled
sphere under inner pressure where the stresses follow the vessel formula.
To be able to calculate scaling possibilities of textile assemblies in a consistent and handy way, the
assemblies are reduced to a simplified model as EXAP calculation basis. For curtain assemblies having
an interconnected “one piece” closure element it is assumed that the loads on the textile curtain being
caused by pressure are mainly carried in horizontal direction to the side guides.
B.2 Calculation principles

The general methodology for checking the proposed specifications is based on accepted engineering
first principles which may be modified only in accordance with adjustments given in the following
clauses.
The values for material properties such as Young’s Modulus shall be taken from EN 1993-1-2 for
temperatures measured for the load bearing components at the required classification time. If
temperatures of components have not been measured then the furnace temperature according to
EN 1363-1 at the required classification time shall be used unless otherwise stated.
B.3 Calculation method increasing curtain width and height

Up scaled systems have to be constructed so that as a minimum requirement the integrity of the
curtain is guaranteed in case of fire. Due to the fact that in case of fire the curtain is not only exposed to
very high temperature but also to variable and high pressure, the deflection behaviour of the
pressurized curtain needs special attention in order to predict the behaviour of a up scaled system.
The main components of a fire curtain are its casing, barrel, curtain, bottom bar and side guides. The
fabric is held at its edges into a more or less stable position by at least some of these components.
Because the textile curtain on its own is a deflectable membrane clamped between its edges, it forms
when pressurized a shape mainly defined by the degree of freedom of its edges.
As a result from this modelling method up scaled closed systems with side guides and retaining system
have to be able to carry higher loads, especially in horizontal direction, to withstand the higher
pressure load. Therefore they need especially sufficient horizontal tensile strength of the fabric and
sufficient form stability of the side guide construction to balance the horizontal pulling force caused by
the pressurized curtain.
The overcapacity in the curtain components needed for up scaling in the horizontal and vertical
direction are determined in small scale fire tests as defined in Figures A.7 and A.8.
Shrinking of curtain material during a fire test may change the theoretical bow length and radius of the
curtain shape resulting in failure of an up scaled system due to increased tensile tension inside the
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fabric and the retaining system or lifting of the bottom bar. Therefore the shrinkage of the curtain has
also to be determined.
— In a first step the shrinking of the curtain material is calculated based on measurements during
full scale fire test according to B.4.
— In a second step the horizontal bow shape of the intended up scaled curtain is calculated based
upon the horizontal textile slack from which follows the horizontal pulling force and the stress in
horizontal direction according to B.5.
— In a third step the vertical bow shape of the approved up scaled curtain is calculated from which
follows the necessary vertical textile slack and the stress in vertical direction according to B.7.
— In the fourth step the calculated stresses are compared to the maximum stress which was
measured in the additional small scale tests for horizontal and vertical direction according to B.8.
— In the fifth step the static requirements of the complete mechanical structure of the scaled system
is approved by the calculation formulas according to B.9 to B.16.
B.4 Test specimen

The test specimen used for the full scale fire test according to EN 1634-1 has to be built according to
the appropriate system design.
B.5 Shrinkage of curtain material

Shrinkage of curtain material may affects the shape of a pressurized curtain.
This may lead to failure of an up scaled system due to increased tensile tension inside the fabric and
the retention system or lifting of the bottom bar. Therefore the shrinkage of curtain material has to be
determine in horizontal and vertical direction.
Determining the shrinkage of curtain material is done by measurement of maximum deflection of the
closure element surface and the gap between the bottom bar and the floor during full scale fire test.
At the beginning of the full scale fire test the curtain assembly has to be pressurized to constant 20 Pa
all over the surface of the system by the ventilation system of the furnace. At that state the maximum
deflection Ut.0 of the closure element surface and the maximum gap between bottom bar and floor
level Gt.0 shall be recorded. The position of maximum deflection and maximum gap is typically near to
the middle of the system.
During fire test the maximum deflection Ut and maximum gap between the bottom bar and the floor
level Gt should be recorded every 5 min until Ut comes to a minimum Ut.min and Gt to a maximum
Gt.max. This is the most critical moment during fire test concerning material shrinkage.
If no shrinkage but material stretching occurs during fire test Ut.min may be larger than Ut.0 and
Gt.max may be smaller than Gt.0.
Assuming a spherical curved curtain shape during fire test the horizontal and vertical curtain
shrinkage could be calculated according to the following formulas.
shrinkage in horizontal direction

horizontal bow length of the curtain at the start of
the fire test
minimum horizontal bow length of the curtain
during the fire test
Wt clear width of test specimen
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Ut.0 maximum deflection recorded at the start of the

fire test
Ut.min minimum of maximum deflection recorded during
fire test
shrinkage in vertical direction

vertical bow length of the curtain at the start of
the fire test
minimum vertical bow length of the curtain
Ht clear height of test specimen
Ut.0 maximum deflection recorded at the start of the

fire test
Ut.min minimum of maximal deflection recorded during
fire test
Gt.0 gap between bottom bar and floor at the start of
the fire test
Gt.max maximum gap between bottom bar and floor
(It is possible, that a certain amount of the recorded gap between bottom bar and floor level is caused
by thermal deformation of the bottom bar itself and not by curtain material shrinkage. But while
increasing this gap “without shrinkage” has an “opposite influence” to the calculated bow length of the
fabric this is fairly compensated by the formula.)
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Figure B.1 — Example
B.6 Maximum fabric stress in up scaled curtain in horizontal direction

The maximum fabric stress in horizontal direction can be calculated using the vessel-formula
assuming a spherical curved shape of the curtain between the side guides.
The pressure load for calculation is set to constant 20 N/m2 (20 Pa) all over the surface of the system.
The Ws is the achieved width of the up scale system. The Us has to be calculated.
4U s 2 +Ws 2
rs = 8U s
Ps × rs
σ s .h = 2t
where
σ s.h = stress in scaled curtain in horizontal direction (N/mm2)
Us = scaled distance neutral line to max. Deflection (horizontal direction)
(mm)
2 2
(C s .h − Ws ) × 3
Us =
16
Ws = scaled distance between side guides (mm)

Cs.h = horizontal bow length of up scaled curtain (see Figure A.49)
rs = Radius of scaled deflection (mm)
Ps = Pressure (20 N/m2)
t = Thickness of curtain material (mm)
Check rs and Us by calculation of the curtain bow length. (Cs)
Cs.h =
(Ws+2*sh)*(1-
δ h /100) (see Figure A.49)
sh = space in side guides (horizontal slack)
δh = horizontal shrinkage (%)

Proof σs.h < σmax by additional fire test see Figure A.7
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Calculating the pulling force at the side guides

The up scaled tensile tension in the fabric is leading to up scaled pulling forces at the side guides. The
pulling force at the side guide can be calculated according to:
horizontal pulling force per meter height (N/m)

σ s.h stress in scaled curtain in horizontal direction
(N/mm2)
t thickness of curtain material (mm)
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In Figure B.3 the results of these calculations for different examples of system designs are given.
Figure B.3 — Pulling Force at Side Guides
NOTE No fabric shrinkage is included. Fabric slack may be reduced by fabric shrinkage.
The fabric and the side guides shall be strong enough to withstand this pulling force.
This has to be approved by a small scale fire test according to A.8.
B.7 Maximum fabric stress in up scaled curtain in vertical direction

Additional fabric length in vertical direction
To ensure that the curtain of a up scaled system is long enough in vertical direction to curve at the
same deflection Us as in horizontal direction the necessary bow length Cvs in vertical direction can be
calculated according to:
vertical fabric length considering vertical

shrinkage
vertical bow length of up scaled curtain
additional fabric length of up scaled curtain in
vertical direction
Hs up scaled drop length of intended system
Us up scaled maximum deflection (see B.6)
δv vertical shrinkage of curtain material
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Figure B.4 — Example 1
Maximum fabric stress in vertical direction

The maximum fabric stress of an up scaled system in vertical direction is determined by the total
weight of the curtain material and the weight of the bottom bar, assuming the worst case the weight of
the bottom bar is carried totally by the curtain material and lifted off the ground.
The maximum fabric stress of an up scaled system in vertical direction can be calculated according to:
total weight of up scaled curtain material and

bottom bar (kg)
ms.F total weight of up scaled curtain material (kg)
ms.BB total weight of up scaled bottom bar (kg)

and
maximum stress in vertical direction in up scaled

curtain
g acceleration of gravity (9,81 m/s2)
Ws width of up scaled curtain material (mm)
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B.5 — Example 2
B.8 Maximum Load bearing capacity (Figure A.7, Figure A.8)

The maximum load bearing capacity of the system in horizontal and vertical direction shall be
determine by two small scale tests.
The specimen for determining the load bearing capacity in horizontal direction shall include side
guide, retain elements and stitching if vertical fabric joints are applicable (see Figure A.7). During this
test the fabric shall be fixed to the upper side of the test frame using a piece of the original side guide
and shall be rotated by 90° respecting the direction of warp and weft according to the real application.
The specimen for determining the load bearing capacity in vertical direction shall include curtain to
tube fixing, parts of the casing contacting the fabric and stitching if horizontal fabric joints are
applicable (see Figure A.8). During this test the fabric shall be fixed to the upper side of the test frame
using a piece of the original tube fixing.
The load on the fabric during the small scale tests shall be high enough to cause equivalent stress
according to the calculated stress in the scaled system for approval.
load during small scale fire test (N)

mass of heft for small scale fire test (kg)
σs maximum stress in up scaled curtain (N/mm2)
W width of curtain material carrying load during
small scale fire test (mm)
NOTE σs means fabric tension either in horizontal or in vertical direction depending of the small scale fire
test.
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B.9 Calculation of limiting stress

The stress in the various load bearing components of the tested fire curtain should be calculated using
the methodology outlined in the examples given in B.3, B.4 and B.5 as applicable. The stresses in the
tested components shall be used as the limiting stress for those same components in any assessment
calculations that are carried out for the same classification period.
For a reduced classification period the following rules apply:
a) If there is no temperature measurement for a relevant load bearing component then the maximum
stress in that tested component shall be used as the limiting stress. Examples of load bearing
components are: centre of barrel, barrel support bracket, axle between barrel and bearing support
bracket, bearing support bracket/endplate,
b) Where the temperature of a load bearing component has been measured during the test the
limiting stress for the shorter fire resistance classification periods can be obtained for the relevant
component by adjusting the calculated component stresses in the test specimen in relation to the
reduction factors for stress-strain relationship given in EN 1993 1-2:2005, Table 3.1 for the lower
measured temperature using a safety factor of 75 %. For example:
— calculated stress for load bearing component in test specimen σs;
— tested classification period ts;
— required reduced classification period tr;
— permitted stress for same component for reduced period σr.
σr = σs (reduction factor at temperature at tr reduction factor at temperature at ts) 0,75.
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B.10 Barrel calculations

By calculating the moment of inertia (IB) and section modulus (ZB) for the barrel, the barrel bending
stress (σB) can be calculated assuming free deflection.
 π DB × LL  
= 
2  + ( LL × hSA )  × [ ρ L ]
Curtain weight (W ) 
L
  (kg)
where
DB = Barrel outside diameter (m)
LL = Curtain width (m)
hSA = Height of fire curtain aperture (m)
ρL = Weight per unit area of curtain (kg/m2)
Barrel assembly weight (WBA) (N) = (WB + WL ) × ( g )
where
WB = Weight of barrel including springs, axles, tubular motor, etc. (kg)
WL = Full weight of curtain including bottom rail (kg)

π DB4  π ( DB − 2tB )4  
= 
 64
−
  64 
(mm4 )

Barrel moment of inertia (IB):   
where
DB = Barrel outside diameter (mm)
tB = Barrel wall thickness (mm)
 I 
= B  (mm ) 3
Barrel section modulus (ZB):  DB 2 
where
IB = Barrel moment of inertia (mm4)
W × LB 
=  BA 
 8 × ZB 
(N/mm2 )
Barrel stress (σB):
where
WBA = Barrel assembly weight (N)
LB = Barrel length (mm) for fixed barrel bearing on both barrel supports (mm) for
ends, Distance between intermediate floating barrel bearing
ZB = Barrel section modulus (mm3)
Substituting the deformation factor (EB) for Young’s Modulus then allows a value for theoretical barrel
deflection to be calculated. The value for Young’s Modulus should be taken from EN 1993-1-2; the
temperature used should be that of the barrel, if measured, or furnace at the required time.
For fixed barrel bearing:
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 5   WBA × LB 3 
  ×  

 384  E × I
Free deflection of barrel (dB): =   B B  (mm)
For floating barrel bearing:
 1   WBA × LB 3 
  ×  

  384   E × I  (mm)
Free deflection of barrel (dB): = 
B B
where
LB = Distance between intermediate barrel supports
(mm)
EB = Barrel deformation factor (N/mm2)
B.11 Barrel support bracket calculations

In case the casing is not able to carry the load of the deformed barrel, support brackets may be
required to limit effects of barrel deflection for example:
a) For fabric curtain assemblies without a casing where the calculated barrel deflection leads to a
reduction of the distance between the underside of the barrel and the underside of the lintel being
less than that distance observed at the end of the classification period.
b) For fabric curtain assemblies with a casing where the calculated barrel deflection exceeds the
distance between the underside of the barrel and the bottom of the casing.
c) For fabric curtain assemblies with floating barrel bearing.
For fabric curtain assemblies with fixed barrel the barrel support system calculation methodology
uses the general principle of a balanced system in which the theoretical barrel deflection is reduced to
an acceptable level by supporting the barrel with one or more barrel support brackets.
When barrel support brackets are used in only one location, the support brackets at that location shall
be capable of supporting at least 62,5 % of the barrel assembly weight. Where barrel support brackets
are used at two locations, the support brackets at each location shall be capable of supporting at least
31,25 % of the barrel assembly weight. Where the casing provides barrel support, the casing shall be
capable of supporting at least 62,5 % of the barrel assembly weight.
It should be noted that brackets may be positioned at no more than two locations. Where a single
bracket is required it shall be placed at the location of greatest deflection. Where brackets are required
at two locations they shall be at a maximum of 20 % of the barrel length apart, and they shall be
equally spaced at the location of greatest deflection.
For fabric curtain assemblies with floating barrel bearing the total barrel weight has to be carried by
the total number of support brackets. The brackets should be equally spaced to ensure an equally
distributed load to all brackets.
The following equations calculate the maximum load that can be supported by a given number of
brackets. Wr 1 is the maximum theoretical load that can be supported, Wr 2 is the self-load of the
bracket, and Wr 3 is the load applied by the casing. The maximum total load that can then be
supported is W Total.
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Barrel support stress:

 I × σ SB × n 
=  SB  (N)
 a× y 
Wr 1 (bracket potential support):
where
ISB = Support bracket moment of inertia (mm4)
σSB = Support bracket maximum stress (N/mm2)
n = Number of barrel supports
a = Distance between centreline of axle and rear of barrel support bracket (mm)
y = Distance between barrel support centre of gravity and the point of greatest stress
(mm)
 b × ASB × 7.85 × g × n 
=   (N)
Wr 2 (bracket component):  106 
where
b = Barrel support length (mm)
ASB = Support bracket cross-sectional area (mm2)
g = 9,81 (m/s2)
 t × LCH × b × 7.85 × g 
=  CH  (N)
Wr 3 (casing hood component):  106 
where
tCH = Casing thickness (mm)
LCH = Casing length (mm)
b = Casing soffit length
(mm)
g = 9,81 (m/s2)
Wr Total = Wr 1 – Wr 2 – Wr 3 (N)
If there are no supports required ‘Wr Total’ equals 0. If supports are required ‘Wr Total’ equals the
sum of Wr 1, Wr 2, and Wr 3.
If barrel support brackets are required, the following shall apply:
Wr Total ≥ (WBA × 0,625)/n
where
n = Number of barrel support brackets
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B.12 Axle calculations

The resultant load on each axle is calculated:
D 3 ×π 
 A 
 32 
Axle section modulus (ZA): (mm3)
where
DA = Axle diameter (mm)
From this the resultant bending and shear stress in the proposed axle can be calculated.
 (W + ( g × WAL ) ) × LA 
= A 
 ZA  (N/mm2)
Axle bending stress (σA1):
where
WA = 50 % of barrel assembly weight (N)
WAL = Motor weight (kg)
LA = Axle length (mm)
ZA = Axle section modulus (mm3)
g = 9,81 (m/s2)
 4 × (WA + ( g × WAL ) ) 
= 
 DA 2 × π 
Axle shear stress (σA2):   (N/mm2)
where
Sufficient allowance shall be made in the axle bearing design for the movement of the end of the axle
due to thermal expansion and deflection of the barrel by using the physical properties in EN 1993-1-
2:2005.
B.13 Endplate calculations

Only the bending stress in the endplates is considered, as a fabric curtain assembly stability failure
would occur by excessive bending of the endplate prior to any shear failure occurring. The bending
stresses are calculated as follows:
 h × AFA × ρSteel × g 
= E 
Weight of fixing angle (WEEL):  1 × 109  (N)
where
hE = Endplate height (mm)
AFA = Fixing angle cross-sectional area (mm2)
ρsteel = density of steel = 7 850 kg/m3
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g = 9,81 (m/s2)
Endplate horizontal cross-sectional area (AE) = [w E × t E ] (mm2)
where
wE = Endplate width (mm)
tE = Endplate thickness (mm)
The area and length correction factors give a value that describes the relationship between the
endplate fixing angle and the endplate.
A 
=  FA 
Area correction factor (ϕ):  A E  (dimensionless)
where
AE = Endplate cross-sectional area (mm2)
L 
=  FA 
Length correction factor (φ):  wE  (dimensionless)
where
LFA = Fixing angle leg length (attached to endplate) (mm)
 
 (WE × LE ) + (WM × LM ) 
=
 γ × wE × tE2


(N/mm2 )
Endplate bending stress (σEB):  6 
where
WE = 50 % of barrel assembly weight (N)
LE = Axle end bearing length (mm)
WM = Load on endplate due to motor (N)
LM = Effective motor shaft length (mm)
γ = [ 1+φ +ϕ ] (dimensionless)
 h × wE × tE × ρSteel × g 
= E 
Endplate self-weight weight (WESL):  1 × 109  (N)
where
g = 9,81 (m/s2)
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 
= WA + WAL 
 
Eccentric loading (WEL): (N)
where
WAL = Weight on endplate from motor (N)
= [WEL + WESL + WEEL ]
Total endplate load (WT): (N)
where
WEL = Eccentric loading (N)
WESL = Endplate self-weight (N)
WEEL = Fixing angle weight (N)
 WT 
= 
Shear stress in all endplate fixing bolts (τEFB)  nB × aB  (N/mm2)
where
WT = Total endplate weight (N)
nB = Number of bolts
aB = Total area of bolts (mm2)
Tensile force in top endplate fixing bolt (FEFB)
 
(WAL × yAL ) + (WA × yA ) + (WESL × yESL ) + (WEEL × yEEL ) × yEFBN
=  

 (yEFB12 + yEFB22 + ..... + yEFBN 2) 

(N)
where
WAL = Motor weight (N)
yAL = Distance from wall to motor centreline (mm)
yA = Distance from wall to axle centreline (mm)
yESL = Distance from wall to endplate centreline (mm)
yEEL = Distance from wall to endplate fixing angle centreline (mm)
yEFB1 to N = Distance from bottom of endplate to each fixing bolt, where N is the total number
of bolts counting from bottom to top (mm)
F 
=  EFB 
Tensile stress in top endplate fixing bolt (σEFB)  aEFB  (N/mm2)
where
FEFB = Tensile force in top endplate fixing bolt (N)
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aEFB = Area of top endplate fixing bolt (mm2)

The maximum principle stresses in the bolts resulting from the combined stresses can then be
calculated.
Maximum principle tensile stress in top endplate fixing bolt
 σ EFB 1 2 2 
 2 + 2 σ EFB + 4τ EFB 
=
σEFBmax   (N/mm2)
Maximum principle shear stress in top endplate fixing bolt
1
= σ EFB2 + 4τ EFB2
τEFBmax 2 (N/mm2)
where
τEFB is the shear stress in all endplate fixing bolts and
σEFB is the tensile stress in top endplate fixing bolt
B.14 Bottom bar expansion allowance

If the length of the bottom bar is larger than the tested length, the expansion allowance has to be
increased according to the coefficient of thermal expansion of the used material (for example mild
steel 5 mm (dimension E of Figure A.3) for every 1m increase in width). If the width of the curtain is
less than the tested width, the expansion allowance shall be the same as tested. For example: a curtain
tested with a bottom bar of 3 000mm and 5mm clearance between bottom bar and guides (both sides)
needs 10 mm expansion allowance when scaled up to a length of 4 000mm.
B.15 Maximum length of the bottom bar resp. bottom bar sections see
Figure A.49 / Figure A.50
Free deformation of components can be scaled based on the arc radius determined during the fire test,
providing that this curve is small enough to prevent that the increased sizes does not lead to integrity
loss or additional loads on neighboured parts. Assumption for this method is the radius of the bottom
bar is not depending on the bottom bar length (resp. bottom bar section) relevant for scaling during
the fire test.
Wex − max ≤ 2 r 2 − (r − 25) 2
r= 4 St 2 +Wt 2
8 St
where
Wex-max = Maximum bottom bar length (mm)
St = Distance floor to max. Deflection (vertical direction, middle of opening) (mm)
Wt = Distance between side guides (mm)
r = Radius of deflection (mm)
A Bottom bar constructed out of individual parts the same as tested is free to scale.
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B.16 Allowances for thermal expansion

If size increase (width, height, area) of the curtain assembly is to be considered for the extended
application, allowances for thermal expansion shall be provided as the expansion of the metal
components may cause excessive forces on the supporting elements, which, could result in their
failure under fire conditions. The mechanisms/devices designed to allow thermal expansion for the
metal components of the curtain assembly shall be clearly described. These devices shall be included
in the test samples. The thermal expansion characteristics of the materials shall be considered for
dimensioning the allowances in the test samples and in the barriers with extended dimensions. The
physical properties given in EN 1993-1-2 may be used for these calculations.
The need for expansion allowances shall be considered in the tube, side guides, bottom bar, tube
casing, shaft, etc.
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Annex C
(normative)
Calculations for curtain assemblies carrying mainly vertical loads

(overlapping modular curtains, curtains without retaining assemblies)
C.1 Scope of calculation

Curtain systems are different from typical door systems due to their not rigid closure element typically
made of thin walled materials as for instance woven or knitted fabrics and foils. These closure
elements are not able to carry significant loads normal to their surface (e.g. caused by pressure load)
due to their characteristic lack of bending stiffness. That’s why it is assumed that curtain systems can
only conduct tensile forces by tensile stress in-plane to their surface. It is assumed that compressive
forces are not conducted in-plane to their surface.”
It is assumed that the stresses in the fabric curtain can be approximated by a model of a thin-walled
sphere under inner pressure where the stresses follow the vessel formula.
To be able to calculate scaling possibilities of textile assemblies in a consistent and handy way, the
assemblies are reduced to a simplified model as EXAP calculation basis. For curtain assemblies having
a modular overlapping closure element or a system without a retaining system at the side guides it is
assumed that the loads on the textile curtain being caused by pressure are mainly carried in vertical
direction by the weight or the lifting force of the fabric and the bottom bar.
Due to the practical limitation in dimensions of full scale fire tests according to EN 1634-1 overlapping
modular assemblies are limited within this scope to a maximum of three modules and two overlapping
zones.
C.2 Calculation principles

The general methodology for checking the proposed specifications is based on accepted engineering
first principles which may be modified only in accordance with adjustments given in the following
clauses.
The values for material properties such as Young’s Modulus shall be taken from EN 1993-1-2:2005 for
temperatures measured for the load bearing components at the required classification time. If
temperatures of components have not been measured then the furnace temperature according to
EN 1363-1 at the required classification time shall be used unless otherwise stated.
C.3 Calculation method increasing curtain width and height

Up scaled systems have to be constructed so that as a minimum requirement the integrity of the
curtain is guaranteed in case of fire. Due to the fact that in case of fire the curtain is not only exposed to
very high temperature but also to variable and high pressure, the deflection behaviour of the
pressurized curtain needs special attention in order to predict the behaviour of a up scaled system.
The main components of a fire curtain are its casing, barrel, curtain, bottom bar and side guides. The
fabric is held at its edges into a more or less stable position by at least some of these components.
Because the textile curtain on its own is a deflectable membrane clamped between its edges, it forms
when pressurized a shape mainly defined by the degree of freedom of its edges.
As a result from this modelling method up scaled modular systems or closed systems without side
guides or retaining system have to be able to carry higher loads, especially in vertical direction, to
withstand the higher pressure load. Therefore they need especially sufficient bottom bar or curtain
weight, sufficient form stability of the coiling mechanism and its supports, as well as sufficient vertical
tensile strength of the fabric to balance the vertical lifting force caused by the pressurized curtain.
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While modular systems or systems without retaining system in the side guides do not carry significant
load in horizontal direction according to the calculation model they do not need overcapacity of fabric
strength or additional strength of side guides for up scaling in horizontal direction. The overcapacity in
the curtain components needed for up scaling in vertical direction are determined in a small scale fire
tests as defined in Figure A.8.
Shrinking of curtain material during a fire test may change the theoretical bow length and radius of the
curtain shape resulting in failure of an up scaled system due to increased tensile tension inside the
fabric and the casing or lifting of the bottom bar. Therefore the shrinkage of the curtain has also to be
determined.
— In a first step the shrinking of the curtain material is calculated based on measurements during
full scale fire test according to C.5.
— In a second step the vertical bow shape of the approved up scaled curtain is calculated based upon
the vertical textile slack from which fallows the vertical pulling force and the stress in vertical
direction according to C.6.
— In a third step the horizontal bow shape of the approved up scaled curtain is calculated from
which follows the necessary horizontal textile slack in horizontal direction according to C.7.
— In a fourth step the calculated stress is compared to the maximum stress which was measured in
the additional small scale test for vertical direction according to C.8.
— In a fifth step the overlapping zone and end modules are scaled according to C.9.
— In a sixth step the static requirements of the complete mechanical structure of the scaled system is
approved by the calculation formulas according to C.10 to C.17.
C.4 Test Specimen for modular systems

The test specimen used for the full scale fire test according to EN 1634-1 has to be built out of a
maximum of three curtain sections and two overlapping zones (see Figure A.52). The separate curtains
are attached to the separate barrels and the bottom bar according to the appropriate system design.
The overlaps tested represent the smallest and largest overlap that may be used even for the up scaled
system.
Overlaps smaller or larger than the overlapping zones tested in the initial fire test have to be tested in
a separate full scale fire test according to EN 1634-1.
C.5 Shrinkage of curtain

Shrinkage of curtain material may affects the shape of a pressurized curtain.
This may lead to failure of an up scaled system due to increased tensile tension and stress inside the
fabric and casing or lifting off the bottom bar. Therefore the shrinkage of curtain material has to be
determine.
Determining the shrinkage of curtain material is done by measurement of maximum deflection of the
closure element surface and the gap between the bottom bar and the floor during full scale fire test.
Because of the lack of a complete closed horizontal traction chain for modular systems or systems
without retaining systems at the side guides it is not possible to determine horizontal shrinkage of the
curtain material by measurement of deflection during fire test. Horizontal curtain shrinkage does not
affect the deflection of the curtain at these systems. Thus it is assumed that horizontal shrinkage is
equivalent to vertical shrinkage.
At the beginning of the full scale fire test the curtain assembly has to be pressurized to constant 20 Pa
all over the surface of the system by the ventilation system of the furnace. At that state the maximum
deflection Ut.0 of the closure element surface and the maximum gap between bottom bar and floor
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level Gt.0 shall be recorded. The position of maximum deflection and maximum gap is typically near to
the middle of the system.
During fire test the maximum deflection Ut and maximum gap Gt between the bottom bar and the floor
level Gt should be recorded every 5 min until Ut comes to a minimum Ut.min and Gt to a maximum
Gt.max. This is the most critical moment during fire test concerning material shrinkage.
If no shrinkage but material stretching occurs during fire test Ut.min may be larger than Ut.0 and
Gt.max may be smaller than gt.0.
Assuming a spherical curved curtain shape during fire test the horizontal and vertical curtain
shrinkage could be calculated according to the following formulas.
shrinkage in vertical direction

vertical bow length of the curtain at the start of the fire test
minimum vertical bow length of the curtain during the fire test
Ht clear height of test specimen
Ut.0 maximum deflection recorded at the start of the fire test
Ut.min minimum of maximal deflection recorded during fire test
Gt.0 gap between bottom bar and floor at the start of the fire test
Gt.max maximum gap between bottom bar and floor during the fire test
horizontal shrinkage equivalent to vertical shrinkage
(It is possible, that a certain amount of the recorded gap between bottom bar and floor level is caused
by thermal deformation of the bottom bar itself and not by curtain material shrinkage. But while
increasing this gap “without shrinkage” has an “opposite influence” to the calculated bow length of the
curtain this is fairly compensated by the formula.)
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Figure C.1 — Example
C.6 Maximum fabric stress in up scaled curtain in vertical direction

The maximum curtain stress in vertical direction can be calculated using the vessel-formula assuming
a spherical curved shape of the curtain between the casing (barrel) and the bottom bar.
The pressure load for calculation is set to constant 20 N/m2 (20 Pa) all over the surface of the system.
The Hs is the achieved height of the up scale system. The Us has to be calculated.
4U s 2 + H s 2
rs = 8U s
Ps × rs
σ s .v = 2t
where
σ s.v = stress in scaled curtain in vertical direction (N/mm2)
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Us = scaled distance neutral line to max. Deflection (horizontal direction) (mm)

2 2
(C s .v − H s ) × 3
Us =
16
Hs = scaled distance between casing and floor (drop length) (mm)

Cs.v = vertical bow length of up scaled curtain
rs = Radius of scaled deflection (mm)
Ps = Pressure (20 N/m2)
t = Thickness of curtain material (mm)
Check rs and Us by calculation of the curtain bow length. (Cs)
Cs.v =
(Hs+sv)*(1-
δ v /100) (see Figure A.3)
sv = vertical slack (additional fabric length in vertical

direction)
δv = vertical shrinkage (%)
Proof σs.v < σmax by additional fire test see Figure A.8
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Calculating the pulling force at the bottom bar

The up scaled tensile tension in the fabric is leading to up scaled pulling forces at the casing and the
bottom bar. The pulling force at the bottom bar can be calculated according to:
vertical pulling force per meter width (N/m)

σ s.v stress in scaled curtain in vertical direction (N/mm2)
The bottom bar and the fabric shall be heavy enough to balance (compensate) this pulling force to
prevent the bottom bar from lifting off the ground. Otherwise there shall be e.g. a locking device fixing
the bottom bar to the ground.
vertical lifting force per meter width (N/m)

mBB mass of bottom bar per meter width (kg/m)
mF mass of fabric per meter width (kg/m)
g acceleration of gravity (9,81 m/s2)
In Figure C.1 the results of these calculations for different examples of system designs are given.
Figure C.3 — Lifting force at bottom bar
NOTE No fabric shrinkage is included. Fabric slack may be reduced by fabric shrinkage.
The casing and the barrel shall be stable enough to carry these loads. This has to be approved by
calculations according to C.11 to C.14.
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C.7 Maximum fabric stress in up scaled curtain in horizontal direction

Due to the fact that for modular curtain systems or systems without retaining system in the side
guides it is assumed that they do not carry significant load in horizontal direction no calculation for
maximum fabric stress in up scaled curtain in horizontal direction based on the up scaled horizontal
bow shape of the fabric is necessary.
Additional fabric length in horizontal direction
To ensure that the curtain of a up scaled system is wide enough in horizontal direction to curve at the
same deflection Us as in vertical direction the necessary bow length Chs in horizontal direction can be
calculated. From this fallows the additional fabric length in horizontal direction.
vertical fabric length considering vertical shrinkage

vertical bow length of up scaled curtain
additional fabric length of up scaled curtain in horizontal direction
Ws up scaled clear width of approved system
Us up scaled maximum deflection (see C.6)
δh horizontal shrinkage of curtain material
The additional fabric length shall be equally distributed and added to all overlaps of an approved
system. These dimensions have to be added to the up scaled overlap dimensions according to C.9.
For systems without retaining systems at the side guides especially the overlap inside the side guides
have to be enlarged according to these dimension. So this dimension has to be added to the original
overlap inside the side guides of the tested system of the full scale fire test.
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C.8 Maximum Load bearing capacity (Figure A.8)

The maximum load bearing capacity of the system in vertical direction shall be determine by a small
scale test.
The specimen for determining the load bearing capacity in vertical direction shall include curtain to
tube fixing, parts of the casing contacting the fabric and stitching if horizontal fabric joints are
applicable (see Figure A.8). During this test the fabric shall be fixed to the upper side of the test frame
using a piece of the original tube fixing.
The load on the fabric during the small scale tests shall be high enough to cause equivalent stress
according to the calculated stress in the scaled system for approval.
load during small scale fire test (N)

mass of heft for small scale fire test (kg)
σs maximum stress in up scaled curtain (N/mm2)
W width of curtain material carrying load during small scale fire test (mm)
NOTE σs means fabric tension in vertical direction.
C.9 Up scaling overlaps and end curtains

In the following text equations are derived for calculating:
The required minimum width of the end curtain.
The required minimum width of the overlap.
The values for the minimum width of the end curtain and the minimum width of the overlap are
calculated based upon values recorded during a fire test.
The general calculation procedure is presented below.
For an overlapped system where only two curtains are used they should be of equal width with an
overlap as stated in Table C.1.
General methodology
From the dimensions of the fire tested end curtain and the width of the overlap of the fire tested
curtain a factor is derived for calculating the required minimum width of the end curtain.
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Also from the dimensions of the fire tested end curtain and the width of the overlap of the fire tested
curtain a factor is derived for calculating the required minimum width of the overlap.
For systems without a retaining system at the side guides the overlaps at the side guides are put on a
level with overlaps between modular overlapping closure elements.
Input parameters
Height of the fire tested curtain: Ht [m]
Width of the tested end curtain: Wt [m] Figure A.52
Width of the tested overlap: Ot [m] Figure A.52
Measured deflection during the fire test 1: Ut [m] Figure A.51

Proposed height: Hp
End curtain
fe = Factor for minimum width of the end curtain:
fe = Width of tested end curtain / Height of tested curtain
= Wo / Ht [dimensionless]
Wp = Required minimum width of the end curtain
= fe x Hp
Overlap
fo = Factor for minimum width of the overlap:
fo = Width of tested overlap / Width of narrowest tested end curtain
= Ot / Wt [dimensionless]
Om = Required minimum width of the overlap
= fo x W p
The minimum required end curtain width and the minimum required overlap shall be calculated based
upon the actual deflection recorded and the actual end curtain dimension tested, and shall be
presented as shown in Table C.1.
C.10 Example for increasing overlapping systems

In the following worked example factors are derived for calculating:
— the required minimum width of the end curtain;
— the required minimum width of the overlap.
Example: a fire resistance test on a fire curtain with an overlap has demonstrated that a fire curtain
with dimensions:
Height of the fire curtain tested: Ht = 3,00 m
Width of the end curtain tested: Wt = 1,74 m
1 The deflection should be measured at mid height of the fire curtain.
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Width of the overlap tested: Ot = 0,60 m

The measured deflection during the fire test was Ut = 0,15 m.
From the dimensions of the end curtain and the width of the overlap a factor is derived for scaling the
required minimum width of the end curtain and the required minimum width of the overlap.
End curtain
fe = Factor for minimum width of the end curtain:
fe = 1,74 / 3,00 = 0,58
Wp Required minimum width of the end curtain = fe x Hp
= 0,58 x Hp
Overlap
fo = Factor for minimum width of the overlap:
fo = Width of tested overlap / Width of narrowest tested end curtain
= 0,60 / 1,74 = 0,344 8
Om = Required minimum width of the overlap = fo x Wp
= 0,344 8 x Wp
Typical required minimum width of the end curtain and minimum width of the overlap are presented
in Table C.1 below for various heights of this fire curtain.
Table C.1 — Minimum required width of end curtain and minimum required width of overlap
Height a (Hp) Width (Wp) Width (Om)
of end of
curtain overlap
[m] [m] [m]
1 0,58 0,20
2 1,16 0,40
3 1,74 0,60
4 2,32 0,80
5 2,90 1,00
6 3,48 1,20
7 4,06 1,40
8 4,64 1,60
9 5,22 1,80
10 5,80 2,00
a The maximum height to be determined by C.8.
NOTE This table only applies to overlap system with three curtains.
The deflection Ut is not used for calculation of overlaps and end curtains at all.
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C.11 Calculation of limiting stress

The stress in the various load bearing components of the tested fire curtain should be calculated using
the methodology outlined in the examples given in Clauses 3, 4 and 5 of this annex as applicable. The
stresses in the tested components shall be used as the limiting stress for those same components in
any assessment calculations that are carried out for the same classification period.
For a reduced classification period the following rules apply:
a) if there is no temperature measurement for a relevant load bearing component then the maximum
stress in that tested component shall be used as the limiting stress. Examples of load bearing
components are: centre of barrel, barrel support bracket, axle between barrel and bearing support
bracket, bearing support bracket/endplate;
b) where the temperature of a load bearing component has been measured during the test the
limiting stress for the shorter fire resistance classification periods can be obtained for the relevant
component by adjusting the calculated component stresses in the test specimen in relation to the
reduction factors for stress-strain relationship given in EN 1993-1-2:2005, Table 3.1 for the lower
measured temperature using a safety factor of 75 %. For example:
— calculated stress for load bearing component in test specimen σs;
— tested classification period ts;
— required reduced classification period tr;
— permitted stress for same component for reduced period σr.
σr = σs (reduction factor at temperature at tr reduction factor at temperature at ts) 0,75.
C.12 Barrel calculations

By calculating the moment of inertia (IB) and section modulus (ZB) for the barrel, the barrel bending
stress (σB) can be calculated assuming free deflection.
 π DB × LL  
= 
2  + ( LL × hSA )  × [ ρ L ]
Curtain weight (W ): 
L
  (kg)
where
DB = Barrel outside diameter (m)
LL = Curtain width (m)
hSA = Height of fire curtain aperture (m)
ρL = Weight per unit area of curtain (kg/m2)
Barrel assembly weight (WBA) (N) = (WB + WL ) × ( g ) 
where
WB = Weight of barrel including springs, axles, tubular motor, etc. (kg)
WL = Full weight of curtain including bottom rail (kg)

π DB4  π ( DB − 2tB )4  
= 
 64
−
 64 
(mm4 )
 
Barrel moment of inertia (I ): 
B

where
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tB = Barrel wall thickness (mm)
 I 
= B  (mm )3
Barrel section modulus (ZB):  DB 2 
where
W × LB 
=  BA 
 8 × ZB 
(N/mm2 )
Barrel stress (σB):
where
LB = Barrel length (mm) for fixed barrel bearing on both barrel supports (mm) for
ends, Distance between intermediate floating barrel bearing
ZB = Barrel section modulus (mm3)
Substituting the deformation factor (EB) for Young’s Modulus then allows a value for theoretical barrel
deflection to be calculated. The value for Young’s Modulus should be taken from EN 1993-1-2; the
temperature used should be that of the barrel, if measured, or furnace at the required time.
For fixed barrel bearing:
 5   WBA × LB 3 
  ×  
 384  E × I 

Free deflection of barrel (dB): =   B B  (mm)
For floating barrel bearing:
 1   WBA × LB 3 
  ×  

Free deflection of barrel (dB): =  384   E B × I B  (mm)
where
LB = Distance between intermediate barrel supports (mm)
EB = Barrel deformation factor (N/mm2)
C.13 Barrel support bracket calculations

Support brackets may be required to limit effects of barrel deflection for example:
a) For fabric curtain assemblies without a casing where the calculated barrel deflection leads to a
reduction of the distance between the underside of the barrel and the underside of the lintel being
less than that distance observed at the end of the classification period.
b) For fabric curtain assemblies with a casing where the calculated barrel deflection exceeds the
distance between the underside of the barrel and the bottom of the casing.
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c) For fabric curtain assemblies with floating barrel bearing.
For fabric curtain assemblies with fixed barrel the barrel support system calculation methodology
uses the general principle of a balanced system in which the theoretical barrel deflection is reduced to
an acceptable level by supporting the barrel with one or more barrel support brackets.
When barrel support brackets are used in only one location, the support brackets at that location shall
be capable of supporting at least 62,5 % of the barrel assembly weight. Where barrel support brackets
are used at two locations, the support brackets at each location shall be capable of supporting at least
31,25 % of the barrel assembly weight.
It should be noted that brackets may be positioned at no more than two locations. Where a single
bracket is required it shall be placed at the location of greatest deflection. Where brackets are required
at two locations they shall be at a maximum of 20 % of the barrel length apart, and they shall be
equally spaced at the location of greatest deflection.
For fabric curtain assemblies with floating barrel bearing the total barrel weight has to be carried by
the total number of support brackets. The brackets should be equally spaced to ensure an equally
distributed load to all brackets.
The following equations calculate the maximum load that can be supported by a given number of
brackets. Wr 1 is the maximum theoretical load that can be supported, Wr 2 is the self-load of the
bracket, and Wr 3 is the load applied by the casing. The maximum total load that can then be
supported is W Total.
Barrel support stress:
 I × σ SB × n 
=  SB  (N)
 a× y 
Wr 1 (bracket potential support):
where
ISB = Support bracket moment of inertia (mm4)
σSB = Support bracket maximum stress (N/mm2)
a = Distance between centreline of axle and rear of barrel support bracket
(mm)
y = Distance between barrel support centre of gravity and the point of stress (mm)
greatest
 b × ASB × 7.85 × g × n 
=   (N)
Wr 2 (bracket component):  106 
where
b = Barrel support length (mm)
ASB = Support bracket cross-sectional area (mm2)
g = 9,81 (m/s2)
 t × LCH × b × 7.85 × g 
=  CH  (N)
Wr 3 (casing hood component):  106 
where
tCH = Casing thickness (mm)
LCH = Casing length (mm)
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b = Casing soffit length (mm)

g = 9,81 (m/s2)
Wr Total = Wr 1 – Wr 2 – Wr 3 (N)
If there are no supports required ‘Wr Total’ equals 0. If supports are required ‘Wr Total’ equals the
sum of Wr 1, Wr 2, and Wr 3.
If barrel support brackets are required, the following shall apply:
Wr Total ≥ (WBA × 0,625)/n
where
n = Number of barrel support brackets
C.14 Axle calculations

The resultant load on each axle is calculated:
D 3 ×π 
 A 
 32 
Axle section modulus (ZA): (mm3)
where
From this the resultant bending and shear stress in the proposed axle can be calculated.
 (W + ( g × WAL ) ) × LA 
= A 
 ZA  (N/mm2)
Axle bending stress (σA1):
where
LA = Axle length (mm)
ZA = Axle section modulus (mm3)
g = 9,81 (m/s2)
 4 × (WA + ( g × WAL ) ) 
= 
 DA 2 × π 
Axle shear stress (σA2): (N/mm2)
where
Sufficient allowance shall be made in the axle bearing design for the movement of the end of the axle
due to thermal expansion and deflection of the barrel by using the physical properties in EN 1993-1-2.
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C.15 Endplate calculations

Only the bending stress in the endplates is considered, as a fabric curtain assembly stability failure
would occur by excessive bending of the endplate prior to any shear failure occurring. The bending
stresses are calculated as follows:
 h × AFA × ρSteel × g 
= E 
Weight of fixing angle (WEEL):  1 × 109  (N)
where
g = 9,81 (m/s2)
Endplate horizontal cross-sectional area (AE) = [w E × t E ] (mm2)
where
The area and length correction factors give a value that describes the relationship between the
endplate fixing angle and the endplate.
A 
=  FA 
Area correction factor (ϕ):  A E  (dimensionless)
where
AE = Endplate cross-sectional area (mm2)
L 
=  FA 
Length correction factor (φ):  wE  (dimensionless)
where
LFA = Fixing angle leg length (attached to endplate) (mm)
 
 (WE × LE ) + (WM × LM ) 
=
 γ × wE × tE2


(N/mm2 )
Endplate bending stress (σEB):  6 
where
WE = 50 % of barrel assembly weight (N)
LE = Axle end bearing length (mm)
WM = Load on endplate due to motor (N)
LM = Effective motor shaft length (mm)
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γ = [ 1+φ +ϕ ] (dimensionless)
 h × wE × tE × ρSteel × g 
= E 
Endplate self-weight weight (WESL):  1 × 109  (N)
where
g = 9,81 (m/s2)
 
= WA + WAL 
Eccentric loading (WEL):   (N)
where
WAL = Weight on endplate from motor (N)
= [WEL + WESL + WEEL ]
Total endplate load (WT): (N)
where
WEL = Eccentric loading (N)
 WT 
= 
Shear stress in all endplate fixing bolts (τEFB)  nB × aB  (N/mm2)
where
WT = Total endplate weight (N)
nB = Number of bolts
aB = Total area of bolts (mm2)
Tensile force in top endplate fixing bolt (FEFB)
 
(WAL × yAL ) + (WA × yA ) + (WESL × yESL ) + (WEEL × yEEL ) × yEFBN
=  

 (
yEFB12 + yEFB22 + ..... + yEFBN 2 ) 
 (N)
where
WAL = Motor weight (N)
yAL = Distance from wall to motor centreline (mm)
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yA = Distance from wall to axle centreline (mm)

yESL = Distance from wall to endplate centreline (mm)
yEEL = Distance from wall to endplate fixing angle centreline (mm)
yEFB1 to N = Distance from bottom of endplate to each fixing bolt, where N is the total number of
bolts counting from bottom to top. (mm)
F 
=  EFB 
Tensile stress in top endplate fixing bolt (σEFB)  aEFB  (N/mm2)
where
FEFB = Tensile force in top endplate fixing bolt (N)
aEFB = Area of top endplate fixing bolt (mm2)
The maximum principle stresses in the bolts resulting from the combined stresses can then be
calculated.
Maximum principle tensile stress in top endplate fixing bolt
 σ EFB 1 2 2 
 2 + 2 σ EFB + 4τ EFB 
=
σEFBmax   (N/mm2)
Maximum principle shear stress in top endplate fixing bolt
1
= σ EFB2 + 4τ EFB2
τEFBmax 2 (N/mm2)
where
τEFB is the shear stress in all endplate fixing bolts and
σEFB is the tensile stress in top endplate fixing bolt
C.16 Bottom bar expansion allowance

If the length of the bottom bar is larger than the tested length, the expansion allowance has to be
increased according to the coefficient of thermal expansion of the used material (for example mild
steel 5 mm (dimension E of Figure A.3) for every 1m increase in width). If the width of the curtain is
less than the tested width, the expansion allowance shall be the same as tested. For example: a curtain
tested with a bottom bar of 3 000 mm and 5mm clearance between bottom bar and guides (both sides)
needs 10 mm expansion allowance when scaled up to a length of 4 000 mm.
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C.17 Maximum length of the bottom bar resp. bottom bar sections see
Figure A.49 / Figure A.50
Free deformation of components can be scaled based on the arc radius determined during the fire test,
providing that this curve is small enough to prevent that the increased sizes does not lead to integrity
loss or additional loads on neighboured parts. Assumption for this method is the radius of the bottom
bar is not depending on the bottom bar length (resp. bottom bar section) relevant for scaling during
the fire test.
Wex − max ≤ 2 r 2 − ( r − 25) 2
r= 4 St 2 +Wt 2
8 St
where
Wex-max = Maximum bottom bar length (mm)
St = Distance floor to max. Deflection (vertical direction, middle of opening) (mm)
Wt = Distance between side guides (mm)
r = Radius of deflection (mm)
A bottom bar constructed out of individual parts the same as tested is free to scale.
C.18 Allowances for thermal expansion

If size increase (width, height, area) of the curtain assembly is to be considered for the extended
application, allowances for thermal expansion shall be provided as the expansion of the metal
components may cause excessive forces on the supporting elements, which, could result in their
failure under fire conditions. The mechanisms/devices designed to allow thermal expansion for the
metal components of the curtain assembly shall be clearly described. These devices shall be included
in the test samples. The thermal expansion characteristics of the materials shall be considered for
dimensioning the allowances in the test samples and in the barriers with extended dimensions. The
physical properties given in EN 1993-1-2 may be used for these calculations.
The need for expansion allowances shall be considered in the tube, side guides, bottom bar, tube
casing, shaft, etc.
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Extended application of test results for fire

Part 11: Fire resistance for operable fabric curtains

Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 15269-11

ICS 13.220.50; 91.060.50

Extended application of test results for fire resistance

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 8 January 2018.

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels

European foreword .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4

2 Normative references ...................................................................................................................................................... 6

3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations ....................................................................................................................... 7

3.1 Terms and definitions...................................................................................................................................................... 7

3.2 Abbreviations used for Annex B and C calculations ............................................................................................. 7

4 Determination of the field of extended application ........................................................................................... 10

4.1 General ................................................................................................................................................................................ 10

4.2 Procedure for maximum field of extended application .................................................................................... 10

4.3 Procedure for maximum field of extended application .................................................................................... 11

4.4 Interpretation of test results....................................................................................................................................... 11

4.5 Additional measurements ............................................................................................................................................ 11

5 Extended application report ....................................................................................................................................... 12

6 Classification report ....................................................................................................................................................... 12

B.1 Scope of calculation ........................................................................................................................................................ 53

B.2 Calculation principles .................................................................................................................................................... 53

B.3 Calculation method increasing curtain width and height ................................................................................ 53

B.4 Test Specimen ................................................................................................................................................................... 54

B.5 Shrinkage of curtain material ..................................................................................................................................... 54

B.6 Maximum fabric stress in up scaled curtain in horizontal direction ........................................................... 57

B.7 Maximum fabric stress in up scaled curtain in vertical direction ................................................................. 59

B.8 Maximum Load bearing capacity (Figure A.7, A.8) ............................................................................................. 61

B.9 Calculation of limiting stress....................................................................................................................................... 62

B.10 Barrel calculations ......................................................................................................................................................... 63

B.11 Barrel support bracket calculations ........................................................................................................................ 64

B.12 Axle calculations.............................................................................................................................................................. 66

B.13 Endplate Calculations .................................................................................................................................................... 66

B.14 Bottom bar expansion allowance.............................................................................................................................. 69

B.16 Allowances for thermal expansion ........................................................................................................................... 70

C.1 Scope of calculation ........................................................................................................................................................ 71

C.2 Calculation principles.................................................................................................................................................... 71

C.3 Calculation method increasing curtain width and height................................................................................ 71

C.4 Test Specimen for modular systems ........................................................................................................................ 72

C.5 Shrinkage of curtain ....................................................................................................................................................... 72

C.6 Maximum fabric stress in up scaled curtain in vertical direction ................................................................ 74

C.7 Maximum fabric stress in up scaled curtain in horizontal direction ........................................................... 77

C.8 Maximum Load bearing capacity (Figure A.8) ..................................................................................................... 78

C.9 Up scaling overlaps and end curtains ...................................................................................................................... 78

C.10 Example for increasing overlapping systems ....................................................................................................... 79

C.11 Calculation of limiting stress ...................................................................................................................................... 81

C.12 Barrel calculations ......................................................................................................................................................... 81

C.13 Barrel support bracket calculations ........................................................................................................................ 82

C.14 Axle calculations.............................................................................................................................................................. 84

C.15 Endplate Calculations .................................................................................................................................................... 85

C.16 Bottom bar expansion allowance.............................................................................................................................. 87

C.18 Allowances for thermal expansion ........................................................................................................................... 88

— Part 1: General requirements;

— Part 2: Fire resistance of hinged and pivoted steel door assembly;

— Part 6: Fire resistance of sliding timber door assemblies 1);

— Part 7: Fire resistance of sliding steel door assemblies;

— Part 10: Fire resistance of steel rolling shutter assemblies;

— Part 11: Fire resistance of operable fabric curtains 1);

— wall/ceiling fixed elements;