This document provides information on the characteristic values for use in designing structures incorporating wood-based panels. The characteristic values given are as defined in EN 1995 1 1.
This document includes the characteristic values of both the mechanical properties and density for the panels set out below:
— OSB/ 2, OSB/ 3 and OSB/ 4, complying with EN 300
— Particleboard, P4, P5 P6, P7 complying with EN 312
— Hardboard, HB.HLA2 complying with EN 622 2
— Medium board, MBH.LA2 complying with EN 622 3
— MDF.LA and MDF.HLS complying with EN 622 5
— MDF.RWH complying with EN 622 5.