Abstract

This document describes a method for evaluating the carbonation resistance of concrete using test conditions that accelerate the rate of carbonation. After a defined period of curing and a period of preconditioning, the test is carried out under controlled exposure conditions using an increased level of carbon dioxide. NOTE The test performed under reference conditions takes a minimum of 112 days comprising a minimum age of the specimen prior to curing under water of 28 days, a minimum preconditioning period of 14 days and an exposure period to increased carbon dioxide level of 70 days. This procedure is not a method for the determination of carbonation depths in existing concrete structures.

Begin

2024-11-05

WI

00104446

Planned document number

DIN EN 12390-12 rev

Project number

00519095

Responsible national committee

NA 005-07-05 AA - Test methods for concrete  

Responsible european committee

CEN/TC 104/SC 1 - Concrete - Specification, performance, production and conformity