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BS EN 12090
BS EN 12090
BS EN 12090 is a British Standard that specifies test procedures for the tensile strength of resin and polymer/cement construction materials. This section of BS EN 12090 tests the tensile resistance of resin-based mortars and concretes by casting a dumbbell-shaped test specimen in the form of a briquette and provides a framework for assessing the tensile resistance of such mortars and concretes. Presto Stantest offers state-of-the-art testing equipment that interfaces with BS 6319-7 specifications, allowing laboratories, contractors, and quality control personnel to efficiently and accurately test construction-grade resin formulations for tensile strength in a reproducible manner.
Significance
Shear behavior directly influences how thermal insulation products perform when subjected to the lateral forces encountered in real building environments. Applying force tangentially to the major surface of the test specimen more closely represents the stresses imposed on thermal insulation products in many building applications, particularly walls, compared to other methods such as bending tests. Reliable shear data enables engineers and specifiers to make informed product selections, ensuring insulation systems maintain structural integrity and long-term performance across diverse construction scenarios. The tests described in this standard do not determine pure shear behavior but measure the effects of applying two opposite parallel forces to the major faces of the test specimen—a method conventionally referred to as a shear test. The standard covers shear strength evaluation across thermal insulating materials and construction products, addressing specimen preparation, testing conditions, shear stress measurement, and test reporting. Presto support complete compliance with this standard for insulation product qualification.Scope