What is BS EN 13161 - Determination of flexural strength of natural stone about?
BS EN 13161 is a European Standard that covers natural stone testing methods used for both internal and external surfaces of constructions. The main aim of BS EN 13161 is to offer best industry practices that demonstrating the quality and durability of the natural stones used for your civil engineering works.
BS EN 13161 specifies a method to determine the flexural strength of natural stones under constant moment.
BS EN 13161 contains provisions for both an identification test and a technological test.
Who is BS EN 13161 - Determination of flexural strength of natural stone for?
BS EN 13161 on the determination of flexural strength of natural stones is useful for:
- Mineral materials and product manufacturers
- Mining and quarrying industry
- Architects and contractors
- Specialists
- Companies involved with wall cladding solutions
- Quality control and testing personnel
Why should you use BS EN 13161 - Determination of flexural strength of natural stone?
Flexural strength testing can provide valuable information on the quality of any stone material, which is why it is frequently used to compare specimens before and after cyclic weathering tests. Flexural strength testing determines the material's ability to resist failure when bending and a load is applied, which helps to establish the product's application compatibility and lifetime, as well as the end user's safety.
In this regard, BS EN 13161 provides the requirements of apparatus, test sampling, test method and procedure to evaluate the flexural strength of natural stone.
As a result, complying with BS EN 13161 can help demonstrate the performance and durability of natural stones, thus determining whether or not they are fit for purpose.