BS EN 12372:2022 PDF Download

The test procedure for assessing the flexural strength under a concentrated load for natural stone is described in the European standard BS EN 12372:2022. This standard is applicable to materials obtained from the surface of the ground and used in a variety of products, including flooring, countertops, fireplaces, and sculptures. The test procedure outlined in BS EN 12372 entails mounting a specimen on two rollers and gradually applying a load in the centre to determine the flexural strength and quantify the breaking load. The stone industry, design engineers, testing agencies, and quality testing staff can all find assistance with this standard.

As flexural strength provides the amount of force necessary to shatter a test sample of a particular diameter, the use of BS EN 12372 is crucial. It is possible to assess the stone's suitability for particular uses by executing the test in accordance with this standard. The standard also includes information on how the test method's apparatus configuration was set up. The most recent revision, BS EN 12372:2022, replaces the outmoded version (BS EN 12372:2006) and adds a helpful annexe outlining a different approach to computing flexural strength in the event of an off-centre specimen fracture.