BS EN 12504-1:2009 Testing concrete in structures. Cored specimens. Taking, examining and testing in compression
BS EN 12504-1 specifies a method for taking cores from hardened concrete, their examination, preparation for testing and determination of compressive strength.
BS EN 12504-1 does not give guidance on the decision to drill cores or on the locations for drilling or provide procedures for interpreting the core strength results.
Contents of BS EN 12504-1:
- Foreword
- Scope
- Normative references
- Principle
- Apparatus
- Taking cores
- Examination
- Preparation of cores
- Compression test
- Expression of results
- Test report
- Precision
- Annex A (informative) The effect of aggregate size and core diameter on core specimen strength
- Bibliography