Bs En 12390-2:2019 Fix

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Each layer must be fully compacted immediately after placement: bs en 12390-2:2019

The 2019 edition adds clarity on transporting specimens from the site to the laboratory, stipulating that they must be protected from vibration, impact, and temperature extremes. Mishandling can induce micro-cracks that significantly reduce apparent strength. The official full text is available for purchase

Many labs fail audits not due to bad technique but due to using moulds that are slightly out of square or have worn internal faces. Regular calibration and measurement of moulds is mandatory. bs en 12390-2:2019

: Procedures for finishing the top surface and clearly identifying each specimen for tracking.