Testing of hardened concrete has largely been superseded by various Parts of BS EN 12390, Testing hardened concrete and BS EN 12504, Testing concrete in structures. However, some parts of BS 1881 Testing concrete, remain including:

Part 5, Methods for testing hardened concrete other than strength (partially superseded)

Part 122, Method for determination of water absorption (BS 1881-122:2011+A1:2020)

Part 124, Method for analysis of hardened concrete (2015)