One of the most important concepts in the standard is the (EXC 1, EXC 2, or EXC 3). The class is determined by:
If an execution falls outside specified tolerances, an engineering assessment must be carried out to determine if remedial actions (such as structural strengthening) are required. 7. Quality Management and Inspection
Must be done in accordance with design drawings; heating steel to bend it is strictly forbidden unless explicitly permitted by the design.
: Guidelines for the transport, placement, compaction, and curing of concrete to prevent defects like honeycombing or premature cracking. srps en 13670
The standard is divided into several critical sections that govern how concrete work is performed on-site:
SRPS EN 13670 organizes construction requirements into several core technical areas to maintain quality and structural integrity:
What (extreme heat or winter frost) apply to your upcoming pours? One of the most important concepts in the
is the "Bible of Workmanship" for concrete in Serbia. By standardizing everything from how a formwork is propped to how long a slab must be cured, it ensures that the safety calculations made by designers are actually realized on the construction site. For any construction professional in the region, mastery of this standard is not just a regulatory requirement but a prerequisite for building durable, safe infrastructure. SRPS EN 13670:2012
It replaces older, fragmented national regulations and aligns Serbia with the Eurocode system (EN 1990 to EN 1999). While Eurocodes primarily deal with design, deals with the execution —how to transform a design on paper into a physical, safe, and durable concrete structure on site.
: Sets permissible deviations for the dimensions and positions of structural elements. Compliance and Quality Control Quality Management and Inspection Must be done in
Formwork must be designed, constructed, and maintained to produce concrete structures that meet the specified shape, position, and surface finish. The standard mandates that formwork must withstand the pressures of fresh concrete and construction loads. C. Reinforcement
When a deviation from is found (e.g., insufficient concrete cover, lower-than-specified strength), the standard provides a decision tree:
is the Serbian adoption of the European Standard EN 13670:2009 , titled "Execution of concrete structures." The acronym "SRPS" stands for Srpski standard (Serbian Standard), indicating that this European standard has been fully accepted and translated into the national standards system of Serbia.
Concreting covers everything from receiving the mix on-site to placing, compacting, and finishing it. Transport and Handling
Adhering to protects your project from catastrophic structural failures, costly legal disputes, and premature building degradation. By implementing standardized execution classes, strict concreting workflows, and robust quality control inspections, Serbian construction professionals can ensure their projects meet world-class engineering standards.