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Slump & Compression Test

Chapter 2 discusses two main tests for concrete: the slump test, which measures workability, and the compression test, which assesses strength in hardened concrete. The slump test involves specific tools and a detailed method to ensure the mix is workable, while the compression test requires a cylinder sample that is cured and crushed to determine compressive strength. Both tests are essential for quality control in concrete production.

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Slump & Compression Test

Chapter 2 discusses two main tests for concrete: the slump test, which measures workability, and the compression test, which assesses strength in hardened concrete. The slump test involves specific tools and a detailed method to ensure the mix is workable, while the compression test requires a cylinder sample that is cured and crushed to determine compressive strength. Both tests are essential for quality control in concrete production.

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Chapter2: Concrete Testing

There are two main tests to be done on


concrete:
1. The slump test
2. The compression test
The slump test shows the workability of
concrete.
Workability measures how easy the
concrete is to
- place
- handle and
- compact.
The COMPREESION test.
oThe compression test shows the best
possible strength concrete can reach in
perfect conditions.
oThe compression test measures concrete
strength in the hardened state.
For routing quality checks: sampling from
three places in load.
The SLUMP TEST the slump test is done
to make sure a concrete mix is workable.
Tools
-Standard slump
cone(100mmx200mmx300mm)
- Small scoop
- Bullet-nosed rod(600mm long x 16mm
diameter)
-Rule
- Slump plate(500mmx500mm)
- Steel float
Tools
Method
1- Clean the cone
2- Collect a sample
3- Fill 1/3 the volume
of the cone and
compact the concrete by
‘rodding 25 times
4- Now fill to 2/3 and again rod 25 times
5- Fill to overflowing and again rod
25 time
6. Level off the surface with the steel rod
using a rolling action. Clean any concrete
from around
7. Carefully lift the cone straight up
making sure not to move the sample.
8. Turn the cone upside down and
place the rod across the
up-turned cone.
9. Take several measurements and report
the average distance to the top of the
sample.
10. If the sample fails by being outside the
tolerance (i.e the slump is too high or too
low), another must be taken. If this also
fails the remainder of the batch should be
rejected.
The COMPRESSION TEST
The compression test shows the compressive
strength of hardened concrete.
Tools: - Cylinder(100mm diameter x200mm or
150mm diameter x 300mm high)
- Small scoop
- Bullet-nosed rod (600mm x 16mm)
- Steel float
- Steel plate
Tools
Method
1. Clean the cylinder
2. Collect a sample
3. Fill ½ the volume of cylinder and
compact by rodding 25 times.
4. Fill the cylinder
and again rod 25 times

5. Level off the top with


the steel float and clean
any concrete from
around the mould.
6. Cap, clearly tag the cylinder and put it
in a cool dry place to set for at least 24
hours.
7. After the mould is removed the cylinder
is sent to the laboratory where it is cured
and crushed to test compressive strength.
.
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