BS EN 12390-10:2018

What is BS EN 12390‑10-Testing hardened concrete about? 

BS EN 12390‑10 is the 10th part of the multi-series of European standard which discusses the testing of hardened concrete. 

BS EN 12390‑10 specifies a method of determining the carbonate rate of concrete, expressed in mm/√a. BS EN 12390‑10 establishes a procedure where a standardized climate-controlled chamber is used and where specimens are placed on a natural exposure site protected from direct rainfall. 

Note- 

These procedures are applicable for the initial testing of concrete, but they are not applicable for factory production control. 

Who is BS EN 12390‑10-Testing hardened concrete for? 

BS EN 12390‑10 on testing hardened concrete is useful for: 

• Suppliers of raw material for concrete 
• Contractors 
• Concrete specialists 
• Construction companies 
• Civil engineers 

Why should you use BS EN 12390‑10-Testing hardened concrete? 

Concrete is used to provide strength, durability, and versatility during the construction of a structure. These excellent properties have made concrete a reliable and long-lasting choice of construction companies for both commercial and domestic types of construction. 

BS EN 12390‑10 provides you the method for determining carbonation resistance at natural levels of carbon dioxide as it is used when determining the ‘equivalent durability’ with respect to carbonation, which helps you in testing hardened concrete. 

What’s changed since the last update? 

BS EN 12390‑10:2018 supersedes DD CEN/TS 12390‑10:2007, which is withdrawn.