Experiment 4 Slump Test

EXPERIMENT 4: SLUMP TEST
1.0 OBJECTIVE
i. To determine the quantity of water of fresh concrete.

ii. To determine the type of slump test.
iii. To determine the consistency of concrete or measurement of concrete's workability.
2.0 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
simply 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. Samples with lower heights are generally used in construction,
while samples with little slump are commonly used to construct roadways and pavements.
3.0 TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF SIEVE ANALYSIS
a. Slump Test is to determine the degree of mixing work of concrete. The goal of the concrete
slump test is to measure the consistency of concrete.
b. Many factors are taken into account to meet the requirements of concrete strength and to make
sure that a consistent mixture of cement is being used during the process of construction.
c. 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 results to then after the
concrete mix by adjusting the cement water ratios or adding plasticizers to increase the strength
of the outcome concrete mix.
4.0 APPARATUS
i. Slump cone.
ii. Steel soleplate.
iii. Steel tamping rod 16 mm Ø and 600mm long.
iv. Steel ruler (60 cm).
v. Large pan.
vi. Trowel to mix concrete mixture.
vii. Concrete (cement, sand, aggregates & water).
viii. The concrete mix with a ratio of 1: 2: 4 = 26kg (volume)
ix. Water-cement ratio = 0.5-0.65.
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5.0 PROCEDURE
i. Calculate the weight and weigh each ingredient based on the ratio provided concrete. Make
sure the aggregate is dry and clean of dirt. Calculate the volume and measures of water
with measuring cylinder under water cement ratio required.
ii. 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.
iii. Mix the water and dry cement ingredients thoroughly using the trowel, with two(2) levels.
Mix with the scope until well mixed.
iv. Firmly hold the slump cone using the two foot holds on the steel base plate 2’ x 2’ (50.8
cm x 50.8cm).
v. 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 ( 13⁄ ) of the slump cone
with the concrete mixture. Then tamp the layer 25 times using the steel rod.
vi. Remember not to punch the concrete with steel rods. Fill concrete in the mold and spread
evenly with noise emissions.
vii. Add more concrete mixture to the two-thirds (23⁄ ) mark. Repeat tamping for 25 times.
viii. Fill up the whole cone up to the top, then repeat tamping for 25 times.
ix. 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 5
seconds to 10 seconds. Make sure that the concrete sample does not move.
x. Wait for the concrete stabilizes, measure the slump-height or ruins of of concrete using a
ruler. After the concrete stabilizes, measure the slump-height of the slumped cone of
concrete using a ruler.
xi. 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.
xii. 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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6.0 DATA COLLECTION:
RESULT:
Sketch types of slump:
The distance of reduction slump
Types of slump
Quantity of water
From the schedule consistencies of

and level of work, the mixes of
concrete is:
7.0 QUESTION
a. Gives the factors that affect the test results slumps.

b. Give the meaning of consistency.
c. Why the consistency is very important in determining the workability of a concrete mix?
d. Explain the relationship slump phenomenon with the workability of concrete.
e. State the advantages and disadvantages of Slump test.
f. Show the calculation for the quantity of cement, sand, aggregate and water used in the concrete
mix.
8.0 DISCUSSION
9.0 CONCLUSION
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Notes:
1. Types of slump:
Table E4.1- Result
2. Concrete Consistency Table:
Consistency Slump(inch) Slump(cm)

Very Dry 0 0
Very Stiff (Hard) 0-½ 0 – 1.27
Stiff (Hard) ½-1 1.27 – 2.54
Plastic Stiff (Hard) 1-2 2.54 – 5.08
Plastic 2-4 5.08 – 10.16
Liquid 4-6 10.16 – 15.24
Very Liquid 6-8 15.24 – 20.32
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EXPERIMENT 4: SLUMP TEST

i. To determine the quantity of water of fresh concrete.

3.0 TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF SIEVE ANALYSIS

Sketch types of slump:

The distance of reduction slump

From the schedule consistencies of

a. Gives the factors that affect the test results slumps.

Table E4.1- Result

2. Concrete Consistency Table:

Consistency Slump(inch) Slump(cm)

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