BS EN 12390-4:2000

This European Standard, a part of the BS EN 12390-4 series, specifies the requirements for the performance of compression testing machines for the measurement of the compressive strength of hardened concrete.

The requirements for testing machines set out in this standard have been formulated to satisfy the needs of those compressive tests on concrete specimens which are specified in BS EN 206.

Machines conforming to this standard are suitable for other uses, but this needs to be carefully considered on an individual test basis. Particular care needs to be taken before using machines conforming to this standard for compressive tests on small specimens, e.g. those with lateral dimensions significantly less than 100 mm.