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2、.195!%2“2155758www.din.deDDIN EN 15999-1Conservation of cultural heritage Guidelines for design of showcases for exhibition and preservation ofobjects Part 1: General requirements;English version EN 15999-1:2014,English translation of DIN EN 15999-1:2014-06Erhaltung des kulturellen Erbes Leitfaden f
3、r die Konstruktion von Schauvitrinen zur Ausstellung und Erhaltung vonObjekten Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen;Englische Fassung EN 15999-1:2014,Englische bersetzung von DIN EN 15999-1:2014-06Conservation du patrimoine culturel Guide pour la conception des vitrines destines lexposition et la prserv
4、ation desobjets Partie 1: Exigences gnrales;Version anglaise EN 15999-1:2014,Traduction anglaise de DIN EN 15999-1:2014-06www.beuth.deDocument comprises 14 pagesIn case of doubt, the German-language original shall be considered authoritative.05.14DIN EN 15999-1:2014-06 2 A comma is used as the decim
5、al marker. National foreword This document (EN 15999-1:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 346 “Conservation of cultural heritage” (Secretariat: UNI, Italy). The responsible German body involved in its preparation was the Normenausschuss Bauwesen (Building and Civil Engineering Sta
6、ndards Committee), Working Committee NA 005-01-36 AA Erhaltung des kulturellen Erbes. EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPENNE EUROPISCHE NORM EN 15999-1 March 2014 ICS 97.195 English Version Conservation of cultural heritage - Guidelines for design of showcases for exhibition and preservation of objects -
7、 Part 1: General requirements Conservation du patrimoine culturel - Guide pour la conception des vitrines destin e s l - Partie 1: Exigences gnrales Erhaltung des kulturellen Erbes - Leitfaden fr die Konstruktion von Schauvitrinen zur Ausstellung und Erhaltung von Objekten - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anfor
8、derungenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 4 January 2014. CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographi
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13、tents Page Foreword 3 Introduction .4 1 Scope 5 2 Normative references 5 3 Terms and definitions .5 4 Principles and components of a showcase 6 4.1 Functions of the showcase .6 4.2 Criteria for design or selection of a showcase .6 4.3 Components of the showcase 7 4.3.1 General 7 4.3.2 Display space
14、.7 4.3.3 Technical compartments 8 4.3.4 Base and mounting of the showcase 8 4.3.5 Lining of the display space and supports for the object .8 4.4 Security and safety 8 4.5 Construction materials, assembly and fixing .9 4.5.1 Characteristics of constituent materials .9 4.5.2 Assembly and fixing 9 4.6
15、Management of the environmental conditions .9 4.6.1 Microclimate .9 4.6.2 Lighting 10 4.7 Pollutants, dust and microorganisms 11 4.8 Location of use and maintenance of the showcase 11 Bibliography . 12 DIN EN 15999-1:2014-06 EN 15999-1:2014 (E) 3 Foreword This document (EN 15999-1:2014) has been pre
16、pared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 346 “Conservation of Cultural Heritage”, the secretariat of which is held by UNI. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by September 2014, and conflictin
17、g national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by September 2014. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN and/or CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. EN 15999, Con
18、servation of cultural heritage - Guidelines for design of showcases for exhibition and preservation of objects, consists of the following parts: Part 1: General requirements; Part 2: Technical requirements. According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of th
19、e following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherl
20、ands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. DIN EN 15999-1:2014-06 EN 15999-1:2014 (E) 4 Introduction The main purpose of a showcase is to reduce the risk of physical damage (e.g. theft, vandalism, natural disasters) and to
21、improve the control of environmental parameters (relative humidity, air temperature, dust, pollutants and light) to cultural heritage objects. Better knowledge of the material properties of cultural heritage objects and their interaction with the environment is leading to better preservation. In lig
22、ht of this new knowledge, and in order to prevent risk of decay related to the exhibitions, the showcase is a useful tool to preserve and protect objects. With increasing development of cultural tourism, the number of exhibitions and visitors are likely to continue to grow and place greater burdens
23、on cultural heritage objects. The complexity and the number of variables and their possible incidence require the use of a showcase, adapted to the object and the environment where the showcase is situated. A badly constructed or selected showcase can in some circumstances make conditions worse for
24、the object. The design of showcases need to take account of the shared views of all relevant members of an exhibition team, including for example curators, conservators, scientists, architects, graphic designers, lighting experts and other decision makers. This European Standard will consist of the
25、following parts: Conservation of cultural heritage Guidelines for design of showcases for exhibition and preservation of objects Part 1: General instructions Conservation of cultural heritage Guidelines for design of showcases for exhibition and preservation of objects Part 2: Technical aspects DIN
26、EN 15999-1:2014-06 EN 15999-1:2014 (E) 5 1 Scope This European Standard specifies the characteristics and the conditions for use of showcases for safe and secure display of cultural heritage objects, reducing environmental interaction and complying with the requirements for better preservation. 2 No
27、rmative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendment
28、s) applies. EN 15898:2011, Conservation of cultural property - Main general terms and definitions 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 15898:2011 and the following apply. 3.1 accessibility physical capability of intervention in a showcase f
29、or such purposes as handling of an object, technical intervention and maintenance 3.2 air exchange airflow through gaps and small openings of the display space to the outside of the closed showcase 3.3 buffer material, which resists change of relative humidity, acidity, or pollutants concentration b
30、y absorbing or desorbing vapours, gases or ions 3.4 display space space in the showcase where the objects are displayed and which may contain other elements such as panels, supports, graphics, monitoring equipment etc 3.5 indoor climate description of climate inside the building relevant to the pres
31、ervation of an object or to human comfort 3.6 microclimate climate in the display space of the showcase 3.7 mounting system to allow an object to be supported or fixed 3.8 pollutants gaseous or particulate chemical contaminants induced into the environment, which can generate corrosion, incrustation
32、, colour fading, soiling, deterioration or other forms of damage to the object on display DIN EN 15999-1:2014-06 EN 15999-1:2014 (E) 6 3.9 safety pertaining to human health, in the context of enclosures, ensuring they are physically stable and cannot topple, have safety glass that cannot be broken e
33、asily, do not generate atmospheres within them that are hazardous to health during usage or similar 3.10 security protection against theft and physical damage 3.11 showcase enclosure of any dimension, designed to preserve and display objects in specific safe and secure conditions Note 1 to entry: Th
34、e term “display case” is sometimes used as a synonym. 3.12 support construction, material or device to hold and support an object without interference or damage and designed to provide stability to an object 4 Principles and components of a showcase 4.1 Functions of the showcase The fundamental func
35、tions of a showcase are: a) to display an object, b) to protect an object, c) to ensure preservation and minimize damage to and deterioration of an object. 4.2 Criteria for design or selection of a showcase The design, the adaptation or the choice of a showcase shall be determined by the nature of t
36、he objects, the characteristics of the exhibition area and by the need of showing an object in safe and secure conditions, while at the same time providing the conditions needed for the preservation of the object. Furthermore, it shall conform to relevant national health and safety regulations. It i
37、s necessary to take into account: a) the characteristics of the object: 1) dimensions (height, width, depth) and weight, 2) physical, chemical, and structural nature, 3) brittleness and sensitivity in relation to its past material history, 4) monetary value and the attractiveness of the object for t
38、hieves; b) management policies for collections and objects: 1) frequency of turnover or rotation of objects between storage and display, 2) duration of exhibition, DIN EN 15999-1:2014-06 EN 15999-1:2014 (E) 7 3) handling of objects, 4) maintenance of the showcase and emergency planning; c) maintenan
39、ce and interior cleaning of the showcase as this shall be safe and easy to carry out without danger to the objects; d) placement of the object in the context of the exhibition; e) the design and display requirements, including aesthetic considerations relevant to the appearance and the viewers perce
40、ptions of the content; f) the showcase and the public in relation to stability, safety, security, sufficient space for circulation, lighting; g) environmental characteristics of the area, where the showcase will be located: 1) room, 2) building, 3) geographical environment (e.g. vibrations from traf
41、fic, seismic activity, flooding); h) the placing or removal of the object observing security and without risk to the object itself, nearby objects or the staff; i) sustainability: 1) the future use of the showcase, including its usability for other displays, whether complete or by using its componen
42、ts, 2) the carbon footprint of its materials and production processes, 3) the suitability of systems and components for maintaining the required environmental criteria (e.g. use of fans or other air conditioning devices or the re-conditioning of buffer materials). 4.3 Components of the showcase 4.3.
43、1 General A showcase normally consists of: a) a display space for the objects, including security devices, b) technical compartments with devices for control of environmental factors (lighting, microclimate, pollutants, etc.), and security devices, c) a base or mounting of the showcase to ensure sta
44、bility, d) lining of the display space and supports for the object. 4.3.2 Display space The display space presenting the object is surrounded by walls, of which at least one (minimum) is transparent. DIN EN 15999-1:2014-06 EN 15999-1:2014 (E) 8 The dimensions of the display space take into account t
45、he size of the object, its preservation needs, supports and mountings, the accessibility and other exhibition elements such as panels and graphics, etc. The contact between the leaf, door or opening panel and the frame maintains an appropriate seal. The opening gives sufficient access to the display
46、 space for safe handling of the objects and maintenance of the display space. The showcase shall remain stable during opening and when it is fully opened. The display space provides room for the installation of sensors/devices to monitor the microclimate or other internal environmental factors and f
47、acilitate the collection of data. Display space needs to be secure. 4.3.3 Technical compartments The technical compartments are defined as that part of the showcase, where the required devices dedicated to control of environmental factors (lighting, microclimate, pollutants, etc.), and security are
48、located. A showcase can consist of one or more technical compartments. The technical compartment (excluding compartment for buffer materials and climate control devices) shall be isolated from the display space and the objects. In order to reduce the risk of transfer of heat, pollutants or vibration
49、s produced by components in the technical compartment (light, climate, etc.), it should be isolated from the display case. If necessary, it has its own ventilation. The technical compartments can be accessed separately for maintenance without allowing access to the display space. 4.3.4 Base and mounting of the showcase The base shall be strong and large enough to ensure the stability and balance of the showcase. If this is not possible, the showcase shall be fixed to the floor or the wall or shall be weighted to increase stability. Mo
