BS EN 12390 is a European standard that discusses the testing of hardened concrete.
BS EN 12390-15 discusses the testing of hardened concrete. Hardened concrete is the strongest and most durable construction material.
BS EN 12390‑15 specifies the procedure for the determination of heat released by concrete during its hardening process in adiabatic conditions. 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 32 mm.
BS EN 12390‑15 on adiabatic method for determination of heat released by concrete during hardening process is applicable for:
An adiabatic calorimeter is one in which heat is confined to the calorimeter usually by surrounding it with an adiabatic shield maintained at the temperature of the calorimeter. The heat exchange during an experiment is commonly accounted for by the use of measurements at other times.
BS EN 12390‑15 describes the principle of the test which determines the quantity of heat released from the concrete during its hardening process in an adiabatic condition at regular intervals from just after casting of the specimen. The test is carried out using an adiabatic calorimeter which has been constructed to minimize the heat loss from the concrete sample.
BS EN 12390‑15 provides you with the test room conditions and the temperature of the fresh concrete. This will help you carry out the test effectively.
Using BS EN 12390‑15 you will be able to understand the procedure for the determination of heat released by concrete during its hardening process in adiabatic conditions.
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