EN 12390-5:2009
(Main)Testing hardened concrete - Part 5: Flexural strength of test specimens
Testing hardened concrete - Part 5: Flexural strength of test specimens
This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the flexural strength of specimens of hardened concrete.
Prüfung von Festbeton - Teil 5: Biegezugfestigkeit von Probekörpern
Diese Europäische Norm legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Biegezugfestigkeit von Festbetonprobekörpern
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Essai pour béton durci - Partie 5: Résistance à la flexion sur éprouvettes
La présente Norme européenne spécifie une méthode de détermination de la résistance à la flexion des éprouvettes de béton durci.
Preskušanje strjenega betona - 5. del: Upogibna trdnost preskušancev
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 10-Feb-2009
- Withdrawal Date
- 20-Jan-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 104 - Concrete ( performance, production, placing and compliance criteria )
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 104/SC 1 - Revision of ENV 206
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 26-Jun-2019
- Completion Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Replaces
EN 12390-5:2000/AC:2004 - Testing hardened concrete - Part 5: Flexural strength of test specimens - Effective Date
- 17-Feb-2009
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Replaced By
EN 12390-5:2019 - Testing hardened concrete - Part 5: Flexural strength of test specimens - Effective Date
- 03-Jul-2019
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN 12390-2:2019 - Testing hardened concrete - Part 2: Making and curing specimens for strength tests - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12390-5:2009 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Testing hardened concrete - Part 5: Flexural strength of test specimens". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the flexural strength of specimens of hardened concrete.
This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the flexural strength of specimens of hardened concrete.
EN 12390-5:2009 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12390-5:2009 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12390-5:2000/AC:2004, EN 12390-5:2000, EN 12390-5:2019, EN 12390-1:2000, EN 12350-1:2019, EN 12390-4:2025, EN 12390-2:2019. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 12390-5:2009 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Preskušanje strjenega betona - 5. del: Upogibna trdnost preskušancevPrüfung von Festbeton - Teil 5: Biegezugfestigkeit von ProbekörpernEssai pour béton durci - Partie 5: Résistance à la flexion sur éprouvettesTesting hardened concrete - Part 5: Flexural strength of test specimens91.100.30Beton in betonski izdelkiConcrete and concrete productsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12390-5:2009SIST EN 12390-5:2009en,fr01-julij-2009SIST EN 12390-5:2009SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 12390-5:2001/AC:2004SIST EN 12390-5:20011DGRPHãþD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12390-5February 2009ICS 91.100.30Supersedes EN 12390-5:2000
English VersionTesting hardened concrete - Part 5: Flexural strength of testspecimensEssai pour béton durci - Partie 5: Résistance à la flexionsur éprouvettesPrüfung von Festbeton - Teil 5: Biegezugfestigkeit vonProbekörpernThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 27 December 2008.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre:
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B-1000 Brussels© 2009 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 12390-5:2009: ESIST EN 12390-5:2009
Loading by a centre-point load . 10
Part 1: Shape, dimensions and other requirements for specimens and moulds; Part 2: Making and curing specimens for strength tests;
Part 3: Compressive strength of test specimens;
Part 4: Compressive strength - Specification for testing machines;
Part 5: Flexural strength of test specimens;
Part 6: Tensile splitting strength of test specimens;
Part 7: Density of hardened concrete;
Part 8: Depth of penetration of water under pressure.
The following amendments have been made to the 2000-10 edition of this standard: editorial revision selected loading rate to be applied after the initial (not exceeding approx 20% of the anticipated failure load) According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, SIST EN 12390-5:2009
1 Scope This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the flexural strength of specimens of hardened concrete. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 12350-1, Testing fresh concrete – Part 1: Sampling EN 12390-1:2000, Testing hardened concrete – Part 1: Shape, dimensions and other requirements for test specimens and moulds EN 12390-2, Testing hardened concrete – Part 2: Making and curing specimens for strength tests EN 12390-4, Testing hardened concrete – Part 4: Co
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