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1 OBJECTIVE 2

2 APPARATUS 3-4

3 PROCEDURE 5

4 DATA COLLECTION 6

5 QUESTION 7-8

6 DISCUSSION 9

7 CONCLUSION 10

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 EXPERIMENT 4 : SLUMP TEST

OBJECTIVE:

To determine the degree of mixing work of concrete with slump test. The goal of the concrete
slump test is to measure the consistency of concrete. Many factors are taken into account to meet
the requirement of concrete strength and to make sure that a consistent mixture of cement is
being used during the process of construction. The test also further determines the “workability”
of concrete, which provides a scale on how easy it is to handle, compact and cure concrete.
Engineers use the result to then after the concrete mix by adjusting the cement water ratios or
adding plasticizers to increase the strength of the outcame concrete mix.

THEORY:

In construction and civil engineering, the concrete slump test(MS 7.1:1971) is an in situ test or a
laboratory test used to measure how hard and consistent a given sample of concrete is before
curing. The concrete slump test is in essence, a method of quality control. For a particular mix,
the slump should be consistent. A change in slump height would demonstrate an undesired
change in the ration of the concrete ingredients: the proportions of the ingredients are then
adjusted to keep a concrete batch consistent.

The homogeneity improves the quality and structural integrity of the cured concrete. “slump” is
sampli a term coined to describe how consistent a concrete sample is, rather than using obscure
descriptions such as “wet” or “runny”. The height of the concrete mix after being placed in the
slump cone differs from one sample to another. Sample with lowers heights are generally used in
construction, while sample with little slump are commonly used to construct roadways and
pavements.

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APPARATUS:

Slump cone Base plate

Steel tamping rod 16mmØ & 600mm long Steel ruler (60mm)

Large pan Trowel

Scoop Hand float

Weighing machine Bucket

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 Concrete

Cement (2.86kg) Sand (5.71kg)

Aggregates (11.43kg) Water (1.67 L)

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PROCEDURE:

1) Calculate the weight and weigth each ingredient based on the ratio provided concrete.
Make sure the aggregate is dry and clean of dirt.
2) Calculate the volume and measures of water with measuring cylinder under water cement
ratio required.
3) Place the mixing pan on the floor and moisten it with some water. Make sure it is damp
and no free water is left. Place the sand in the pan. Add the cement and mix it with the
sand. Add the coarse aggregate and mix thoroughly.
4) Mix the water and dry cement ingredients thoroughly using the trowel, with two(2)
levels. Mix with the scope until well mixed.
5) Firmly hold the slump cone using the two foot holds on the steel base plate 2’×2’
(50.8cm × 50.8cm).
6) Concrete is poured into the mold of three (3) layers where each layer is compacted by 25
times with a steel rod rounded at one end. Firstly, fill one third (1⁄3) of the slump cone
with the concrete mixture. Then tamp the layer 25 times using the steel rod.
7) Remember not to punch the concrete with steel rods. Fill concrete in the mold and spread
evenly with noise emissions.
8) Add more concrete mixture to the two-thirds ( 2⁄3) mark. Repeat tamping for 25 times.
9) Fill up the whole cone up to the top, then repeat tamping for 25 times.
10) Remove excess concrete from the opening of the slump cone. Clean concrete fell on the
plate. Remove slowly the cone by lifting it vertically, within over a period ranging from
5seconds to 10second. Make sure that the concrete sample does not move.
11) Wait for the concrete stabilizes, measure the slump-height or ruins of concrete using a
ruler. After the concrete stabilizer, measure the slump-height of the slumped cone of
concrete using a ruler.
12) The reduction slump is measured to get the difference height between the reference point
and the highest point of the concrete to get the slump-height.
13) All debris must be measured and recorded ( if the sample undergoes shear or the ruins of
collapsed rubble, then this test must be repeated). If it still shows the ruins, record the
ruins ant the types of the ruins.

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DATA COLLECTION:

RESULT:
Analysis (Calculations & Results)
1) The distance of reduction slump : 1.5cm-1.2cm = 0.3cm

2) Types of slump : TRUE

3) From the schedule consistencies of and level of work, the mixes of concrete is :
-Very stiff (hard)>(Slump=0-1.27mm@0-1/2inch)

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QUESTION :

1) Gives the factors that affect the test results slumps.

 Mix proportions
 Size of aggregates
 Shape of aggregates
 Use of admixtures
 Water content
 Time

2) Give the meaning of consistency.

- Consistency, on the other hand, is degree of wetness of concrete. Means how much
wet the concrete is.
-Consistency of concrete is measured with the help of slump test.

3) Why the consistency is very important in determining the workability of concrete.

- The term workability is used to represent all the qualities mentioned. Workability is
often defined in terms of the amount of mechanical energy, or work, required to fully
compact concrete without segregation. This is important since the final strength is a
function of compaction.

4) Explain the relationship slump phenomenon with the workability of concrete.

-Slump test is a field method used to roughly indicate the workability of concrete
sample. Although there is no direct relationship between slump value and workability
it gives a idea about workability of concrete. It slump value is high, degree of
workability is good.

5) State the advantages and disadvantages of slump test.

ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Specifications are typically written in terms The slump test does not give an indication
of slump. of plastic viscosity.

The apparatus is cheap, portable and The slump test is less relevant for newer
convenient to be used at site advanced concrete mixes than for more
conventional mixes.
The slump test is simple, rugged, and There are chances of many shapes of slump
inexpensive to perform. Results are obtained to occur and it is difficult todecide which is
immediately. the correct value

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6) Show the calculation for the quantity of cement, sand, aggregate and water used in the
concrete mix.

The concrete mix with a ratio of 1:2:4 =26kg (volume)

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Cement : × 26 = 3.714𝑘𝑔
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𝟐
Sand : × 26 = 7.429𝑘𝑔
𝟕
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Aggregates : 𝟕 × 26 = 14.857𝑘𝑔

Water-cement ratio = 0.45

Water = 0.45 × cement

= 0.45 × 3.714kg
= 1.67 L

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DISCUSSION:

As a result of this experiment, the slump test is in good standing without defective fall-out ads.
Our slamp test holds workability which causes it to remain strong when lifting the basket. This
happens because our water consumption rate is perfectly no more than the quantity set.
Therefore, the little used air rate has caused us difficulty in combining concrete. The lack of air
makes our slam not slip and stay upright.

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CONCLUSION:

Compression ability to not collapse is characterized by the use of air in concrete. This makes
the concrete stable and stable. Difficulties in mixing make the use of large manpower when
sewing concrete because quantitative water is less used. Group co-operation is very good with
each of us play an important role in completing the assignment. Hygiene care is also at a good
level with dividing tasks, ie washing a tool and cleaning the workplace. It's pretty good. Tasks
can be implemented smoothly and on time.

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