What is BS EN 12350‑6- Density of concrete about?
BS EN 12350‑6 is the sixth part of the multi-series standard which discusses the density of concrete for testing fresh concrete.
BS EN 12350‑6 specifies a method for determining the density of compacted fresh concrete both in the laboratory and in the field.
Note-
BS EN 12350‑6 may not apply to very stiff concrete which cannot be compacted by normal vibration.
Who is BS EN 12350‑6- Density of concrete for?
BS EN 12350‑6 on the density of concrete is applicable for:
- Civil engineers/contractors
- Construction companies
Why should you use BS EN 12350‑6- Density of concrete?
The mechanical properties of concrete are highly influenced by its density. A denser concrete generally provides higher strength and fewer amount of voids and porosity. The smaller the voids in concrete, becomes less permeable to water and soluble elements.
BS EN 12350‑6 gives you the principles of the Fresh concrete which is compacted into a rigid and watertight container of known volume and mass and is then weighed.
Density containers and filling frames of BS EN 12350‑6 are the common apparatus that is used for fresh concrete testing.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 12350‑6:2019 supersedes BS EN 12350‑6:2009, which is withdrawn. It includes:
- Editorial revision
- Reference to common apparatus and specification given in EN 12350-1
- Option to include specified consistency class or consistency target value in the report