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    This document provides instructions for a laboratory module on determining the slump test of prepared concrete mixes. Students will prepare 4 mixes with varying water-cement ratios and measure the slump, or vertical settlement, of each mix after removing the slump cone mold. The slump measurement indicates the workability and consistency of the concrete, with higher slump values indicating better workability. Students will record their observations and write a report discussing any problems encountered, why the slump results may differ, the importance of the water-cement ratio, and analyzing their results in the context of construction standards for concrete work.

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    This document provides instructions for a laboratory module on determining the slump test of prepared concrete mixes. Students will prepare 4 mixes with varying water-cement ratios and measure the slump, or vertical settlement, of each mix after removing the slump cone mold. The slump measurement indicates the workability and consistency of the concrete, with higher slump values indicating better workability. Students will record their observations and write a report discussing any problems encountered, why the slump results may differ, the importance of the water-cement ratio, and analyzing their results in the context of construction standards for concrete work.

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    This document provides instructions for a laboratory module on determining the slump test of prepared concrete mixes. Students will prepare 4 mixes with varying water-cement ratios and measure the slump, or vertical settlement, of each mix after removing the slump cone mold. The slump measurement indicates the workability and consistency of the concrete, with higher slump values indicating better workability. Students will record their observations and write a report discussing any problems encountered, why the slump results may differ, the importance of the water-cement ratio, and analyzing their results in the context of construction standards for concrete work.

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    FACULTY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (FCET) SEM 1, 2020/2021BUILDING TECHNOLOGY I (VST 111/6)

    Laboratory Module 5: Workability (slump test)

    1.0 Objective:

    To determine the slump test of the prepared mix and study it’s characteristics

    2.0 Theory:

    Unsupported fresh concrete flows to the sides and a sinking in height takes place. This vertical
    settlement is known as slump. In this test fresh concrete is filled into a mold of specified shape and
    dimensions, and the settlement or slump is measured when supporting mold is removed. Slump
    increases as water-content is increased. For different works different slump values have been
    recommended.

    The slump is a measure indicating the consistency or workability of cement concrete. It gives an idea of
    water content needed for concrete to be used for different works. A concrete is said to be workable if it
    can be easily mixed, placed, compacted and finished. A workable concrete should not show any
    segregation or bleeding. Segregation is said to occur when coarse aggregate tries to separate out from
    the finer material and a concentration of coarse aggregate at one place occurs. This results in large
    voids, less durability and strength. Bleeding of concrete is said to occur when excess water comes up at
    the surface of concrete. This causes small pores through the mass of concrete and is undesirable. By this
    test we can determine the water content to give specified slump value. In this test water content is
    varied and in each case slump value is measured till we arrive at water content giving the required
    slump value. This test is not a true guide to workability. For example, a harsh mix cannot be said to have
    same workability as one with a large proportion of sand even though they may have the same slump.

    3.0 Apparatus:

    Iron pan to mix concrete, slump cone, spatula, trowels, tamping rod and graduated cylinder.

    4.0 Procedure:

    Four mixes are to be prepared with water-cement ratio (by mass) of 0.40, 0.50, 0.60 & 0.70,
    respectively. Each team will have different mixed as follow:

    Group Ratio Cement Fine Agg Course Agg.


    Ladies (24 Oct 2019) 1:1:2 4.5kg 4.5kg 9.0kg
    FACULTY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (FCET) SEM 1, 2020/2021BUILDING TECHNOLOGY I (VST 111/6)

    Gentlemen(7 Nov 2019) 1:2:4 2.5kg 5.0kg 10.0kg

    4.1 Mix the dry constituents thoroughly to get a uniform colour and then add water

    4.2 Place the mixed concrete in the cleaned slump cone mould in 4 layers, each approximately ¼ of the
    height of the mould. Tamp each layer 25 times with tamping rod distributing the strokes in a
    uniform manner over the cross-section of the mould. For the second and subsequent layers the
    tamping rod should penetrate in to the underlying layer.

    4.3 Strike off the top with a trowel or tamping rod so that the mold is exactly filled.

    4.4 Remove the cone immediately, raising it slowly and carefully in the vertical direction.

    4.5 As soon as the concrete settlement comes to a stop, measure the subsidence of concrete in mm
    which will give the slump.

    5.0 Observations

    Sampl Water cement Ratio Slump (mm)


    e

    1 0.40
    2 0.50

    3 0.60
    4 0.70

    Note:

    Slump test is adopted in the laboratory or during the progress of work in the field for determining
    consistency of concrete where nominal maximum size of aggregate does not exceed 40mm. Any slump
    specimen which collapses or shears off laterally gives incorrect results and if this occurs the test is
    repeated, only the true slump should be measured.

    *Your report should include the following:


    i) Problem face during experiment
    ii) Why the slump result are different
    iii) Briefly discuss the importance of a proper water to cement ratio
    iv) Explain your result with discussion based on Section D(Concrete Works) Standard Spesification for
    Building Works 2014 (JKR)

    Report must be submitted online using eLearning lab before 5.00pm 11 December 2019

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