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BS EN 12504-4:2004

Superseded

Superseded

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Testing concrete Determination of ultrasonic pulse velocity

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

14-07-2021

Superseded by

BS EN 12504-4:2021

Language(s)

English

Published date

13-10-2004

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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Method
5 Apparatus
  5.1 General
  5.2 Performance requirements
  5.3 Transducers
  5.4 Apparatus for determination of arrival time of the pulse
6 Procedures
  6.1 Determination of Pulse Velocity
7 Expression of result
8 Test report
9 Precision
Annex A (informative) Determination of pulse velocity
        - indirect transmission
Annex B (informative) Factors influencing pulse velocity
        measurements
        B.1 General
        B.2 Moisture content
        B.3 Temperature of the concrete
        B.4 Path length
        B.5 Shape and size of specimen
        B.6 Effect of reinforcing bars
        B.7 Cracks and voids
Annex C (informative) Correlation of pulse velocity and
        strength
        C.1 General
        C.2 Correlation using moulded specimens
        C.3 Correlation by tests on cores
        C.4 Correlation with the strength of precast units
Bibliography

Specifies a method for the determination of the velocity of propagation of pulses of ultrasonic longitudinal waves in hardened concrete, which is used for a number of applications.

Committee
B/517/1
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 1881-203(1986). (10/2004) Supersedes 98/105795 DC (11/2004)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
18
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

BS 6089:2010 Assessment of in-situ compressive strength in structures and precast concrete components. Complementary guidance to that given in BS EN 13791
09/30201029 DC : DRAFT MAY 2009 BS 6089 - ASSESSMENT OF IN-SITU COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH IN STRUCTURES AND PRECAST CONCRETE COMPONENTS - COMPLEMENTARY GUIDANCE TO THAT GIVEN IN BS EN 13791

EN 12390-1:2012 Testing hardened concrete - Part 1: Shape, dimensions and other requirements for specimens and moulds
EN 12390-2:2009 Testing hardened concrete - Part 2: Making and curing specimens for strength tests
EN 12504-1:2009 Testing concrete in structures - Part 1: Cored specimens - Taking, examining and testing in compression

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