Testing hardened concrete - Part 1: Shape, dimensions and other requirements for specimens and moulds
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The standard DIN EN 12390-1 provides specifications for the shapes, dimensions, and tolerances of cast concrete test specimens and the corresponding moulds. The document focuses on three primary forms of specimens: cubes, cylinders, and prisms.
This standard emphasizes the importance of accuracy in determining the strength of concrete through testing. The tolerances specified are primarily aimed at strength tests but can be applicable to other property tests as well. By ensuring that the specimens and moulds meet the defined shape, dimension, and tolerance requirements, the standard aims to enhance the accuracy and reliability of concrete strength testing.
Adhering to DIN EN 12390-1 enables consistent and standardized testing methodologies across different laboratories and research facilities. It provides guidelines to ensure that test specimens are consistently prepared, resulting in reliable and comparable test results. This standard serves as an essential reference for professionals in the concrete industry who are involved in testing the hardened properties of concrete materials.
| Descriptors | Calibration, Concrete structures, Concretes, Consistency (mechanical property), Construction, Construction materials, Cubes (geometry), Cylinders, Definitions, Deviations, Dimensions, Evaluations, Fresh concrete, Material testing machines, Measurement, Measuring instruments, Mechanical testing, Nominal size, Precision, Prisms (optical), Production, Properties, Sampling methods, Shape, Solid concrete, Specification (approval), Specimen preparation, Strength tests, Test equipment, Test specimens, Testing, Tolerances (measurement), Variations |
| ICS Codes | 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products |
| Language(s) | English |
| File Size | 1.3 MB |
