BS EN 12350‑8 is the eight-part of the multi-series standard which discusses the slump flow test for testing fresh concrete.
BS EN 12350‑8 specifies the procedure for determining the slump-flow and t500 time for self-compacting concrete. The test is suitable for specimens having a declared value of D of the coarsest fraction of aggregates used in the concrete (Dmax) not greater than 40 mm.
BS EN 12350‑8 on slump flow test for testing fresh concrete is applicable for:
The concrete slump test measures the consistency of fresh concrete before it sets. It is performed to check the workability of freshly made concrete, and therefore the ease with which concrete flows. The slump test is used to ensure uniformity for different loads of concrete under field conditions.
In BS EN 12350‑8 the slump flow test and t500 time is used to assess the flowability and the flow rate of self-compacting concrete in the absence of obstructions, which helps in for slump flow test for testing the fresh concrete.
BS EN 12350‑8:2019 supersedes BS EN 12350‑8:2010, which is withdrawn. It includes:
EN 12350-8