What is BS EN 12390‑14 - Heat released by concrete about?
BS EN 12390 is a series of European standards on hardened concrete that discusses heat released by the concrete using the semi-adiabatic method.
BS EN 12390‑14 is the 14th part of the BS EN 12390 series of documents that specifies the procedure for the determination of heat released by concrete during its hardening process in semi-adiabatic conditions in a laboratory.
BS EN 12390‑14 specifies the procedure when the test is performed on-site. The test is suitable for specimens having a declared value of D of the coarsest fraction of aggregates actually used in the concrete (Dmax) not greater than 32 mm.
Who is BS EN 12390‑14 - Heat released by concrete for?
BS EN 12390‑14 on hardened concrete is useful for:
- Builders
- Manufacturers of concrete
Why should you use BS EN 12390‑14 - Heat released by concrete?
A semi-adiabatic method is a test that determines the quantity of heat released over time of a concrete specimen placed into a semi-adiabatic calorimeter designed for concrete.
BS EN 12390‑14 navigates you through the apparatus such as thermometers and balance to measure the temperature and mass of the concrete.
BS EN 12390‑14 gives the schematic arrangement of the semi-adiabatic calorimeter and control specimen checking a heat capacity.
Furthermore, BS EN 12390-14 assists you in the production of high-quality concrete and gives instructions for the construction of a concrete structure to assure the strength, quality, and durability of your structure. This way, you may acquire concrete for your construction without worrying about thermal cracking, ensuring longevity.