Testing Fresh Concrete This European standard specifies a method for determining the consistency of fresh concrete. 1- Apparatus Required 1- Base Plate 3- Compacting Rod 2- Slump Cone This test in not suitable when the maximum size of aggregate in concrete is greater than 40 mm. Before taking a sample of freshly mixed concrete, dampen the sampling container (wheelbarrow) toughly by clean water. Take a sample of freshly mixed concrete by using every precaution that assist in obtaining sample that are truly representative of the nature and condition of concrete. Take enough sample to perform the Slump test and if there is any test specimen required to take for testing. 1. Sampling Test specimen made of metal not readily attacked by cement paste, smooth free from dent, not thinner than 1.5 mm, with diameter of base (2002)mm, diameter of top (1002)mm, height of (3002)mm, having open base and top parallel to each other at right angles. 4- Scoop 5- Wheelbarrow Capable of accurately measuring the temperature through [0 to 50C] . With immersion of 3 in. [75 mm] 2- Procedure This test is sensitive to changes in the consistency of concrete which correspond to slumps between 10mm and 200mm.Beyond these extremes the measurement of slump can be unsuitable. Graduated form 0 mm to 300 mm, at intervals not exceeding 5 mm.The zero mark begin at the extreme end of the ruler. Made of hard non-absorbent material to ensure proper mixing of concrete. Made of a non-absorbent solid material , Rigid, flat plate. Made of steel or other non-absorbent hard material. Straight having diameter of (16 1) mm and length of (600 5) mm with rounded ends. 6- Thermometer 7- Measuring Ruler A container made from non-absorbent material not attacked by cement paste, with appropriate dimensions such that the concrete can be toughly re-mixed. Dampen & Sampling Note: Test Report Shall include following :
a).Temperature of concrete b). Identification of the test Sample. c) Date of test. d) Any indication of Shear slump. e) No. of samples taken f) Location of performing of test 4. Measuring the Slump Immediately after removal of the mould measure the slump by determining the difference between the height of the mould and that of the highest point of the slumped test specimen. The test in only valid if the slumped specimen remain substantially intact and symmetrical. If the Slumped specimen shears, another sample shall be taken and repeat the procedure. if two consecutive tests show a portion of the concrete shearing off, so the concrete lacks the necessary plasticity and not suitable for the slum test. 2. Testing Temperature After taking a representative sample of freshly mixed concrete, insert the thermometer sensor at least 75 mm inside the concrete, make sure the concrete should cover the sensor in all directions around it.Gently press the concrete around the temperature measuring device at the surface of the concrete so that ambient air temperature does not affect the reading. Leave the temperature measuring device in the freshly mixed concrete for a minimum period of 2 min or until the temperature reading stabilizes, then read and record the temperature. 8.Strike of the concrete level with the upper edge of the mould with the rod and remove spilled concrete from the base plate. 9.Carefully raise the mould vertically by the handles, in period of 5 s to 10 s in a steady upward lift. 1. Place the base plate on a flat and horizontal surface free from external vibration or shock. 2. Clean the plate and dampen immediately prior to testing. But keep free from superfluous moisture. Report the true slump to the nearest 10 mm. Testing Fresh Concrete BS EN 12350-Part-2: Slump Test 3. Slump Test. After testing the temperature, start test the Slump test immediately. Perform the test in following steps. 5. Reporting 7.Add more concrete if necessary to the top layer to maintain an excess concrete above the top of the mould. 3.Clean and dampen the Slump mould,than place it centrally on the plate and hold in position by standing on two foot pieces. 4. Mix the concrete toughly by scoop and fill the mould with the concrete in three equal layers.(By volume) 10.Carry out the entire operation from start filling to removal of the mould with in 150sec. 5. Compact each layers with 25 strokes of the tamping rod. Uniformly distribute the strokes over the cross-section of each layer. 6. Compact the Second and top layer each throughout its depth. So that the strokes just penetrate into the immediately underlying layer. Testing Temperature Positioning & Filling Raising & Measuring Rodding & Leveling Reporting