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 on roofs or floors with uniform loading. NOTE Soft body impact@ addressing safety matters both during construction and in service@ is defined in EN 1990 and EN 1991-1 (all parts). 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.