Assessment of in-situ concrete strength using data obtained from core testing to BS EN 13791:2007
Concrete Advice 47
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Civil & Structural Supplement
Series
Concrete Advice
Abstract
Looks at the assessment of in-situ concrete strength using data obtained from core testing. Discusses current guidance available in various standards and publications, along with the cube/core relationship, how many cores are required and the tests location and the various factors influencing the results. Provides examples for calculation.
Author
Crook, N.
History
First published April 2013, reviewed October 2016, February 2020. Supersedes: CA 47 Assessment of in-situ concrete strength using data obtained from core testing (CS, 2016). See also: CA 68 Assessment of in-situ concrete strength using data obtained from core and indirect testing - BS EN 13791:2019 (CS, 2020).
Subjects
- Materials
- In situ concrete/cement
Publisher History
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