Testing concrete in structures - Cored specimens. Taking, examining and testing in compression

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

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