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This European Standard specifies the performance requirements and the procedure for demonstrating compliance, through type testing, of load-bearing wood-based panels fitted on: a) structural joists for decking: - in flooring applications in categories of use A, B, C and D; - in roof applications in categories of use H and I; for which type testing involves: - punching shear under concentrated loading; - vertically dropped soft body impact; b) studs for walling application for which type testing involves: - racking behaviour; - pendular soft body impact. This European Standard also provides a calculation method related to soft overlays that may be installed onThis European Standard also provides a calculation method related to soft overlays that may be installed on roofs or floors with uniform loading. Annex A (normative) lists the contact areas of the loading heads that may be used for concentrated loading. Annex B (informative) provides examples for a decking application in a floor and a roof. roofs or floors with uniform loading.