OBJECTIVE: The determination of workability of fresh concrete using the slump test method.

EQUIPMENT: a) Mould b) Freshly Mixed Concrete c) Measuring Tape d) Metal Rod

GENERAL DISCUSSION:

The Slump Test: As the name indicates, this test measure the slump in a frustum cone shaped concrete mix, the slump that occurs is classified into three classifications:

Zero slumps: If the slump is equal to zero (Very stiff mixes). True slump: If the slump is between 0 to 12.5 cm. Shear slump: If the mix cone sheared into two parts; one half of the cone slides down an inclined plane. Collapse: If the slump was between 15 to 21 cm.

When we get zero slump, that means that our mix is very stiff and a clear measurement for workability is not given, thats why this method is not useful for stiff mixes.

Getting a true slump gives a good measure for workability, and the gained value is recorded as a measure for workability with reference to this method only.

When the result is shear slump or collapse the test shall be repeated using another sample from the mix, if the same result occurs then that must be recorded and it indicates a lack of cohesion in the mix and is usually happens to lean mixes.

In true slump, the higher slump value indicates higher workability. Usually the slump value required is given in the project plan, for example, for normal reinforcement the slump value is between 5 to 10 cm, and for high strength concrete the slump is given to be less than 5 cm.

PROCEDURE:

1. Place the freshly mixed concrete inside the mould in 3 layers each rodded separately by 16 mm rod 25 times. 2. Level the mould and lift at once. 3. Measure the slump action immediately by getting the difference in height between the height of the mould and the top of the slumped concrete. 4. If the slump measure 10 cm., it is said to be a 10 cm. slump. 5. The degree of consistency of concrete could be ascertained on the following table:

RECOMMENDED SLUMPS FOR VARIOUS CONSTRUCTIONS

Types of Construction Reinforced foundation wall and footing

Maximum (cm) 13

Minimum (cm) 5

Plain footings, caissons and substructure walls Slabs, beams and reinforced walls Building columns Pavement Heavy mass construction

10 15 15 7 7

2.5 7,5 7.5 5 2.5

FIGURES/ IMAGES:

COMPUTATIONS: Height of the mould = 31 cm Height of the Slumped Concrete = 10 cm Slump = height of the mould height of the slump concrete Slump = 31 cm 10 cm

Slump = 21 cm.

Republic of the Philippines NORTHWEST SAMAR STATE UNIVERSITY Calbayog City

SLUMP TEST
Activity no. 1

Submitted by:

CUEVAS, FRANCISCO DACURRO, JOSHUA ERN DE LEON, ACE DIEGO, CHEENE DUPIO, JOHN MARK

FLORES, JERMEL FUELLAS, MA. REGINE D. GALINATO, RC ANTHONY

BSCE 4th Year July 3, 2013

Submitted to:

ENGR. OTILIA G. TADUYO