This European Standard specifies requirements for adhesives intended for use in the creation and general assembly of load-bearing, structural elements used in civil engineering works and the construction of buildings. Other than the exceptions stated, it embraces all combinations of bonded materials, used to create or repair load-bearing elements.It covers individual adhesives and special purpose kits comprising various combinations of adhesive types and components.It includes test methods and methods of assessment.The performance requirements in this standard may not be applicable to highly specialised applications in extreme environmental conditions, e.g.