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    NT BUILD 001 / SS 18 15 31:1993, Building sealants . Volatile content . Testing, Adopted 1994-09, 2 pages (in Swedish),

    NT BUILD 002 / SS 18 15 32:1993, Building sealants . Density . Testing, Adopted 1994-09, 1 page (in Swedish),

    NT BUILD 005 / INSTA 173, Building sealants . Determination of hardness, Adopted 1987-11, 6 pages,

    NT BUILD 007 / INSTA 174, Building sealants . Determination of resistance to peeling, Adopted 1987-11, 7 pages,

    NT BUILD 011 / INSTA 175, Building sealants . Determination of staining and of, resistance to alkalis, Adopted 1987-11, 8 pages,

    NT BUILD 012 / SS 18 15 33:1993, Building sealants . Effects of liquids . Testing, Adopted 1994-09, 5 pages (in Swedish),

    NT BUILD 013 / INSTA 177, Building sealants . Seepage . Loss of liquids to porous, substrates, Adopted 1990-06, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 018 / INSTA 179, Building sealants . Surface drying test . Ballotini method, Adopted 1990-06, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 019 / INSTA 176, Building sealants . Determination of skin formation, Adopted 1987-11, 3 pages,

    NT BUILD 020 / SS 18 15 29:1993, Building sealants . Ageing methods . Testing, Adopted 1994-05, 2 pages (in Swedish),

    NT BUILD 032 / NS 3209:1977, Determination of airtightness for sealed glazing units, Adopted 1976-06, 1 page (in Norwegian),

    NT BUILD 033 / NS 3208:1977, Determination of dew point for sealed glazing units, Adopted 1976-06, 2 pages (in Norwegian),

    NT BUILD 034 / NS 3207:1977, Determination of cleanliness for sealed glazing units, Adopted 1976-06, 2 pages (in Norwegian),

    NT BUILD 035 / NS 3212:1983, Determination of the ability to resist ageing, Adopted 1989-11, 4 pages (in Norwegian),

    NT BUILD 040 / SIS 92 35 03:1974, Floorings. Determination of dimensional changes at, immersion in water, Adopted 1978-03, 3 pages (in Swedish),

    NT BUILD 042, Floor materials: Indentation with loading . General short-, time testing, Edition 2, approved 1987-02, 8 pages,

    NT BUILD 044 / SS 92 35 08:1978, Floorings. Determination of effect of rolling heavy duty, swivel castors, Adopted 1978-03, 10 pages (in Swedish),

    NT BUILD 045 / SIS 92 35 09:1976, Floorings. Determination of abrasion resistance, Adopted 1978-03, 5 pages (in Swedish),

    NT BUILD 046 / SIS 92 35 11:1974, Floorings. Testing of watertightness, Adopted 1978-03, 3 pages (in Swedish),

    NT BUILD 053 / SIS 83 25 22:1976, Textile floor coverings. Determination of change of visual, texture by the tetrapod apparatus, Adopted 1978-03, 3 pages,

    NT BUILD 055 / SIS 83 25 25:1977, Textile floor coverings. Determination of withdrawal, strength of pile, Adopted 1978-03, 3 pages,

    NT BUILD 056 / SIS 83 25 28:1976, Textile floor coverings. Determination of colour fastness, to water spotting, Adopted 1978-03, 3 pages,

    NT BUILD 058, Walls in bathrooms: Watertightness and resistance to, water and moisture, Edition 3, approved 1998-11, 3 pages, 26 CATALOGUE - 2002,

    NT BUILD 059, Cladding materials: Indentation hardness, Edition 2, approved 1986-09, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 062, Partitions under horizontal static load: Rigidity, Edition 2, approved 1998-09, 3 pages,

    NT BUILD 063, Vertical building surfaces: Resistance to glancing blows, Approved 1977-09, 8 pages,

    NT BUILD 065, Floors in bathrooms: Watertightness, Edition 2, approved 1988-02, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 066, Walls: Resistance to hard body impact, Approved 1978-09, 5 pages,

    NT BUILD 067, Walls: Strength and deflection under static point load, Approved 1978-09, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 070 / ASTM D 1435-99, Outdoor weathering of plastics, Adopted 2001-03, 5 pages,

    NT BUILD 073 / ASTM D 1746-97, Transparency of plastic sheeting, Adopted 1999-02, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 074 / ASTM D 2244-93, Calculation of color differences from instrumentally, measured color coordinates, Adopted 1998-02, 5 pages,

    NT BUILD 079 / NWPC Standard No. 1.4.1.2./70, Testing of wood preservatives. Mycological test . Mull?de, method . A soil block test in unsterile soil, Adopted 1978-09, 9 pages,

    NT BUILD 081 / NWPC Standard No. 1.4.1.1./70, Testing of wood preservatives. Mycological test ., Jordburk method . A soil block test with wood-rotting, basidiomycetes, Adopted 1978-09, 11 pages,

    NT BUILD 087 / ASTM D 2565-99, Xenon arc exposure of plastics intended for outdoor, applications, Adopted 2000-02, 5 pages,

    NT BUILD 095, Plastics, aged: Thickness of oxidized layer, Approved 1979-03, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 106, Building gaskets: Water absorption, Edition 2, approved 1991-11, 2 pages,

    NT BUILD 107, Building gaskets: Rain penetration, Approved 1979-03, 3 pages,

    NT BUILD 108, Building gaskets: Deformation resistance, Edition 2, approved 1991-11, 2 pages,

    NT BUILD 109, Building gaskets: Compression set, Edition 2, approved 1991-11, 2 pages,

    NT BUILD 110 / INSTA 170, Doors and windows. Weatherstrips. Requirements and, tests, Adopted 1991-11, 7 pages,

    NT BUILD 111, Building gaskets: Resistance to solvents, salt spray,, cleaning agents and other chemicals, Edition 2, approved 1991-11, 2 pages,

    NT BUILD 112, Building gaskets: Contact and migration stain, Edition 2, approved 1991-11, 2 pages,

    NT BUILD 113, Building materials: Dimensional changes by changing, humidity conditions, Approved 1979-09, 6 pages,

    NT BUILD 115, Structural wood . Finger joints: Proof loading, Approved 1980-03, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 116, Windows, window-doors, external doors, facades:, Pulsating air pressure test, Approved 1980-03, 10 pages,

    NT BUILD 118, Steep roofs . Coverings: Tightness, Approved 1980-11, 5 pages,

    NT BUILD 121 / NWPC Standard No. 1.4.1.3./79, Mycological testing of anti-stain preservatives for freshly, sawn timber . The Mini-board method, Adopted 1981-06, 8 pages,

    NT BUILD 122, Floors in sport centres: Impact dampening, Approved 1981-06, 7 pages,

    NT BUILD 123, Mortar joints: Density . Radiometric method, Approved 1981-06, 10 pages,

    NT BUILD 128 / ASTM D 2126-99, Response of rigid cellular plastics to thermal and humid, aging, Adopted 2000-02, 3 pages,

    NT BUILD 137, Wall constructions: Strength and rigidity at combined, vertical and horizontal loading, Approved 1981-09, 14 pages,

    NT BUILD 138, Flat roofs . Coverings: Bond strength, Approved 1981-09, 5 pages,

    NT BUILD 141, Adhesives for floor and wall coverings: Long-term shear, strength, Approved 1981-09, 4 pages, 27 CATALOGUE - 2002,

    NT BUILD 142, Adhesives for floor and wall coverings: Shear strength, Approved 1981-09, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 143, Adhesives for floor and wall coverings: Peel off strength, Approved 1981-09, 7 pages,

    NT BUILD 145, Adhesives for floor and wall coverings: Discolouration of, coverings, Approved 1981-09, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 146, Adhesives for floor and wall coverings: Resistance, against plasticizer, Approved 1981-09, 12 pages,

    NT BUILD 147, Building sealants: Ability to accommodate movements, Approved 1981-09, 5 pages,

    NT BUILD 148 / SS 02 15 50:1982, Thermal insulation. Porous insulation materials., Determination of permeability, Adopted 1982-03, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 149, Windows: Manoeuvrability, Approved 1982-06, 5 pages,

    NT BUILD 150, Dwellings: Radon daughter concentration, Approved 1982-03, 6 pages,

    NT BUILD 181 / ASTM E 96-00, Water vapor transmission of materials, Adopted 2001-03, 8 pages,

    NT BUILD 183 / ASTM D 2583-95, Indentation hardness of rigid plastics by means of a, Barcol impressor, Adopted 1998-02, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 184 / ASTM D 3045-92, Heat aging of plastics without load, Adopted 1994-11, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 199, Concrete, fresh: Chloride content, Edition 2, approved 1984-05, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 200, Concrete, hardened: Dimensions of test specimens, Edition 2, approved 1984-05, 8 pages,

    NT BUILD 201, Concrete: Making and curing of moulded test specimens, for strength tests, Edition 2, approved 1984-05, 6 pages,

    NT BUILD 202, Concrete, hardened: Sampling and treatment of cores for, strength tests, Edition 2, approved 1984-05, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 203, Concrete, hardened: Compressive strength of test, specimens, Edition 2, approved 1984-05, 5 pages,

    NT BUILD 204, Concrete, hardened: Tensile strength of test specimens, Edition 2, approved 1984-05, 5 pages,

    NT BUILD 205, Concrete, hardened: Modulus of elasticity in compression, Edition 2, approved 1984-05, 7 pages,

    NT BUILD 206, Concrete, hardened: Compressive strength ., Accelerated curing for 24 hours, Edition 2, approved 1984-05, 5 pages,

    NT BUILD 207, Concrete, hardened: Density, Edition 2, approved 1984-05, 5 pages,

    NT BUILD 208, Concrete, hardened: Chloride content by Volhard titration, Edition 3, approved 1996-11, pages,

    NT BUILD 210, Concrete, hardened: Rebound number, Edition 2, approved 1984-05, 5 pages,

    NT BUILD 211, Concrete, hardened: Pullout strength, Edition 2, approved 1984-05, 5 pages,

    NT BUILD 212, Concrete, hardened: Core bending test, Edition 2, approved 1984-05, 5 pages,

    NT BUILD 213, Concrete, hardened: Ultrasonic pulse velocity, Edition 2, approved 1984-05, 7 pages,

    NT BUILD 214, Building materials: Formaldehyde emission . Field test, Approved 1982-11, 13 pages,

    NT BUILD 215 / SS 02 42 14:1986, Thermal insulation. Building elements. Determination of, thermal resistance, Adopted 1986-11, 6 pages,

    NT BUILD 216, Building materials . Polyethylene films: Properties and, durability, Approved 1982-09, 6 pages,

    NT BUILD 217, Reinforcement: Corrosion resistance, Approved 1982-09, 7 pages,

    NT BUILD 218, Floors in sport centres: Dynamic point load strength, Approved 1982-11, 7 pages,

    NT BUILD 219, Building board and paper: Air permeance, Approved 1983-06, 5 pages, 28 CATALOGUE - 2002,

    NT BUILD 220, Buildings: Local air tightness, Approved 1983-06, 11 pages,

    NT BUILD 221, Bituminous felts: Tensile strength and elongation at, 23 ˇăC, Approved 1983-06, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 222, Bituminous felts: Tensile strength and elongation at, temperatures other than 23 ˇăC, Approved 1983-06, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 223, Bituminous felts: Water content, Approved 1983-06, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 224, Bituminous felts: Tear growth, Approved 1983-06, 5 pages,

    NT BUILD 225, Bituminous felts: Surface sliding, Approved 1983-06, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 226, Bituminous felts: Low temperature pliability, Approved 1983-06, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 227, Bituminous felts: Waterproofing properties, Approved 1983-06, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 228, Building materials, coating systems on materials:, Resistance and protective value, Edition 2, approved 1992-09, 6 pages,

    NT BUILD 229, Building materials, coating systems on exterior wood:, Performance . Accelerated test, Edition 2, approved 1989-09, 9 pages,

    NT BUILD 230, Bathroom floors: Watertightness, Edition 2, approved 1995-05, 3 pages,

    NT BUILD 231, Dwellings: Indication of a high annual radon daughter, concentration, Approved 1982-03, 6 pages,

    NT BUILD 232, Buildings: Rate of ventilation in different parts of a building, Edition 2, approved 1982-11, 7 pages,

    NT BUILD 233, Safety nets in constructional work: Performance, Approved 1983-09, 7 pages,

    NT BUILD 234, External doors: Air tightness and closing force, Approved 1983-09, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 235, Windows: Resistance to condensation on the inner, surface, Approved 1983-09, 6 pages,

    NT BUILD 236, Windows: Resistance to condensation inside the window, Approved 1983-09, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 237, Vertical surfaces: Assessment of visible soiling, Approved 1984-05, 8 pages,

    NT BUILD 238, Floor and wall coverings, adhesives: Direct pull strength, Approved 1984-05, 7 pages,

    NT BUILD 239, Floors: Flatness and slope, Approved 1984-05, 5 pages,

    NT BUILD 240, Concrete, hardened: Air void structure and air content, Approved 1984-05, 7 pages,

    NT BUILD 241, Cellular plastics, rigid: Dimensional stability, Approved 1984-05, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 242, Non-woven geotextiles: Plunger pull out test, Approved 1984-05, 10 pages,

    NT BUILD 243, Non-woven geotextiles: Impact resistance . Falling cone, Approved 1984-05, 8 pages,

    NT BUILD 244 / ASTM E 196-95, Gravity load testing of floors and flat roofs, Adopted 1998-02, 3 pages,

    NT BUILD 245 / ASTM E 455-98, Static load testing of framed floor or roof diaphragm, constructions for buildings, Adopted 1999-02, 5 pages,

    NT BUILD 246 / ASTM E 518-00a, Flexural bond strength of masonry, Adopted 2001-03, 5 pages,

    NT BUILD 247 / ASTM E 519-81, Diagonal tension (shear) in masonry assemblages, Adopted 1984-05, 7 pages,

    NT BUILD 249 / RILEM/TT 2:1981, Testing methods for plywood in structural grades for use, in load-bearing structures, Adopted 1984-05, 11 pages,

    NT BUILD 250 / ASTM C 309-98a, Liquid membrane-forming compounds for curing concrete, Adopted 2000-02, 3 pages, 29 CATALOGUE - 2002,

    NT BUILD 251 / ASTM C 156-98, Water retention by concrete curing materials, Adopted 2000-02, 5 pages,

    NT BUILD 252 / ASTM D 869-85, Evaluating degree of settling of paint, Adopted 1991-05, 2 pages,

    NT BUILD 253 / ASTM D 1309-93, Settling properties of traffic paints during accelerated, storage, Adopted 1995-11, 2 pages,

    NT BUILD 255 / ASTM E 1347-97, Color and color-difference measurement by tristimulus, (filter) colorimetry, Adopted 1999-02, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 263 / ASTM D 968-93, Abrasion resistance of organic coatings by falling abrasive, Adopted 1995-11, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 265, Materials, thin: Water vapour permeability, Approved 1984-11, 8 pages,

    NT BUILD 266, Adhesives for floor and wall coverings: Resistance to, humidity, Approved 1984-11, 9 pages,

    NT BUILD 267, Punched metal plate fasteners: Strength, Approved 1984-11, 9 pages,

    NT BUILD 276 / NS 3261:1982, Test methods for rigid flat sheets. Determination of air, permeability, Adopted 1985-02, 3 pages (in Norwegian),

    NT BUILD 277 / NS 3268:1982, Test methods for rigid flat sheets. Determination of sand, quantity, Adopted 1985-02, 3 pages (in Norwegian),

    NT BUILD 279, Building materials . Coatings: Water transmission, Approved 1984-11, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 280, Building materials . Coatings: Wetting and drying, Edition 2, approved 1990-09, 2 pages,

    NT BUILD 281, Building materials . Coatings: Performance, Approved 1984-11, 7 pages,

    NT BUILD 282 / DIN 53 504:1994, Testing of rubber . Determination of tensile strength at, break, tensile stress at yield, elongation at break and, stress values in a tensile test, Adopted 1995-11, pages (in German),

    NT BUILD 284 / DIN 53 377:1969, Testing of plastics films. Determination of dimensional, stability, Adopted 1985-05, 2 pages (in German),

    NT BUILD 285 / DIN 53 363:1969, Testing of plastics films. Tear test using trapezoidal test, specimen with incision, Adopted 1985-05, 3 pages (in German),

    NT BUILD 287 / ASTM D 412-98a, Vulcanized rubber and thermoplastic rubbers and, thermoplastic elastomers . Tension, Adopted 1999-02, 13 pages,

    NT BUILD 289 / DIN 54 345 Teil 2:1991, Testing of textiles. Electrostatic behaviour. Determination, of the charge of textile floor coverings by walking test, Adopted 1992-11, 4 pages (in German),

    NT BUILD 290 / ASTM D 1242-95a, Resistance of plastic materials to abrasion, Adopted 1998-02, 7 pages,

    NT BUILD 291 / ASTM C 773-88, Compressive (crushing) strength of fired whiteware, materials, Adopted 1991-11, 3 pages,

    NT BUILD 295, Sand: Alkali-silica reactivity . Accelerated test, Approved 1985-05, 5 pages,

    NT BUILD 296, Materials, thin: Light transmission, Approved 1985-05, 5 pages,

    NT BUILD 297, Floor and roof elements: Uniformly distributed loading, Approved 1985-05, 12 pages,

    NT BUILD 298, Building materials, tightening tapes: Performance, Approved 1985-05, 6 pages,

    NT BUILD 299, Glue joints: Integrity in structural laminated products for, exterior use, Approved 1985-11, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 300, Paint coatings, organic foil: Carbon dioxide diffusion, resistance, Approved 1985-11, 12 pages,

    NT BUILD 302, Building materials, wood: Moisture content, Approved 1986-09, 7 pages,

    NT BUILD 303, Concrete: Making and curing of test specimens, Approved 1986-09, 7 pages,

    NT BUILD 304, Building materials: Ability to prevent dripping of, condensation water, Approved 1986-09, 6 pages,

    NT BUILD 305, External wall elements: Freezing and thawing, Approved 1986-09, 8 pages,

    NT BUILD 306, Roof coverings: Strength of mechanical fasteners, Approved 1986-11, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 307, Roof coverings: Wind load resistance, Approved 1986-11, 9 pages,

    NT BUILD 313, Particle boards: Shear strength parallel to the plane of the, board, Approved 1986-11, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 315, Particle boards: Shear strength perpendicular to the plane, of the board, Approved 1986-11, 5 pages,

    NT BUILD 316, Particle boards: Modulus of elasticity in tension and, tensile strength, Approved 1986-11, 5 pages,

    NT BUILD 317, Particle boards: Compression strength, Approved 1986-11, 4 pages, NT BUILD 321/ Not in use,

    NT BUILD 325, Floor coverings: Assessment of visible soiling, Approved 1987-06, 5 pages,

    NT BUILD 326, Floors: Ease of cleaning, Approved 1987-06, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 327, Light-weight beams of wood: Loadbearing capacity and, rigidity, Approved 1987-06, 13 pages,

    NT BUILD 328, Insulating materials injected into loft: Density, Approved 1987-06, 7 pages,

    NT BUILD 329, Insulating materials injected into loft: Thickness, Approved 1987-06, 6 pages,

    NT BUILD 330, Floors in sports halls: Friction at rotating movement, Approved 1987-06, 11 pages,

    NT BUILD 331, Paint applied to wood: Water permeability, Approved 1987-09, 8 pages,

    NT BUILD 332, Bricks and masonry blocks: Density, Approved 1988-09, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 333, Bricks and masonry blocks: Moisture content, Approved 1988-09, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 334, Bricks and masonry blocks: Water absorption, Approved 1988-09, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 335, Roof coverings: Puncture by impact, Approved 1988-09, 5 pages,

    NT BUILD 336, Roof coverings: Puncture, cumulative load, Approved 1988-09, 6 pages,

    NT BUILD 337, Roof coverings: Surface granules embedment, Approved 1988-09, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 338, Coatings: Mould resistance, Approved 1988-09, 13 pages,

    NT BUILD 339, Building components . Chimney elements: Mechanical, testing, Approved 1988-09, 6 pages,

    NT BUILD 340, Relative air humidity: Calibration of electrical instruments, Approved 1988-09, 28 pages,

    NT BUILD 341, Floor structures: Deflection of light-weight structures, subjected to a concentrated load, Approved 1988-09, 6 pages,

    NT BUILD 342, Coated building materials: Determination of water, absorption/desorption, Approved 1988-11, 10 pages,

    NT BUILD 343, Nails in wood: Bending strength, Approved 1989-02, 4 pages,

    NT BUILD 344, Gypsum board . Surface treatment: Moisture protection, capability, Approved 1989-05, 2 pages,

    NT BUILD 345 / INSTA 113, Spray foam sealants. Test method, Adopted 1989-09, 10 pages,

    NT BUILD 346, Building structures, moisture content: Neutron method, Approved 1989-09, 7 pages,

    NT BUILD 347, Ceiling boards, mineral fibres: Emission, Approved 1989-09, 6 pages,

    NT BUILD 348, Cellular plastics, rigid: Thermal conductivity, Approved 1989-09, 2 pages,

    NT BUILD 350, Concrete injection resin: Shear bond strength, Approved 1989-11, 2 pages,

    NT BUILD 351, Shotcrete, concrete base: Bond strength, Approved 1989-11, 3 pages






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