Bs En 12390-2:2019 Jun 2026

For civil engineers and contractors, adherence to BS EN 12390-2:2019 is not optional for compliance with European construction regulations. It provides the baseline for research into new additives, such as manganese slag or recycled aggregates, by providing a uniform testing environment that isolates the material's performance from environmental variables.

: Specimens must be filled in layers. Compaction is achieved through mechanical vibration (using a vibrating table or internal "poker" vibrator) or manually using a compacting rod or bar. For manual compaction, each layer typically receives 25 strokes to remove entrapped air pockets. bs en 12390-2:2019