EN 12390-5 – Testing Hardened Concrete: Flexural Strength of Test Specimens

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EN 12390-5 is Part 5 of the EN 12390 series on testing hardened concrete, and covers the flexural strength of test specimens. The current German adoption, DIN EN 12390-5:2019-10, is the German version of EN 12390-5:2019 and replaces DIN EN 12390-5:2009-07.

DIN Media classifies the document under ICS 91.100.30, concrete and concrete products. Concrete and construction materials labs cite it when a European project specification asks for the flexural strength of hardened concrete specimens. Because the 2019 edition replaced the 2009 adoption, confirm which edition the specification names before preparing specimens, setting up the loading fixture and writing the report.

Flexural strength is measured in a compression or universal testing machine fitted with a flexure fixture for concrete specimens. Our flexure fixtures for large and brittle specimens support flexural testing to EN 12390-5. If you need help matching EN 12390-5 requirements to your parts or setup, contact our team.

Products With This Standard: EN 12390-5

Below you can find the products in our catalog that support this standard and the related testing workflow.

Flexure Fixtures for Large and Brittle Specimens

Flexure Fixtures for Large and Brittle Specimens

These flexure fixtures are designed for precise bending tests on large, brittle, or high-strength specimens, including metals, ceramics, composites, concrete, and construction materials. Compatible with hydraulic universal testing machines, they support single-point, three-point, and four-point bending configurations with adjustable spans and roller supports. Capacities up to 2000 kN help laboratories evaluate flexural strength, deformation behavior, and structural integrity.

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