Assessment of in-situ concrete strength using data obtained from core and indirect testing - BS EN 13791:2019
Concrete Advice 68
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 and indirect testing. Discusses current guidance available in various standards and publications; the cylinder/cube and core relationship, changes to testing and taking samples, and assessment of compressive strength. Provides examples for calculation.
Author
Crook, N.
History
First issued Feb 2020. See also: CA 47 Assessment of in-situ concrete strength using data obtained from core testing to BS EN 13791:2007 (CS, 2020).
Subjects
- In situ concrete/cement
- Materials
- Concrete testing
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