INDEX

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Objective 2

Theory 3

Apparatus 4-5

Procedure 6

Result 6-7

Discussion 8-9

Reference 10
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 CONCRETE LABORATORY
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
POLITEKNIK TUANKU SULTANAH BAHIYAH

Programme Diploma in Civil Engineering

Course code CC 203 : Concrete Technology
Title Slump Test
Test no. 7

Specific objective (SO) :

Upon completion of this laboratory, student should able to:

Explain the standard testing of concrete

Carry out standard testing in teams to determine the strength and workability of mixtures
Follow the standard procedure for handling the test
Accomplish the laboratory work within the given time frame
Produce full report of the laboratory test

Objective:
To measure the workability of sample from batch of fresh concrete of a given mix ( as
recommended by BS 1881: PART 102: 1983)
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Theory:
Concrete is tested during its fresh and harden state mainly to ensure that concrete mix satisfies the
specification of works. In its fresh state, concrete is tested for its consistency so as to achieve the
desired workability.
Workability is important property in concrete since a workable mix will produce concrete, which
can be well compacted, transported and placed without segregation. A well compacted concrete
will produce a good strength concrete. unsupport concrete, when it is fresh, will flow to the site
and sinking in height will take place. This vertical settlement is known as slump. In this test fresh
concrete is filled into a mould of specified shape and the settlement or slump is measure when the
supporting mould is removed.
Slump increases as water cement ratio increases and for different work different slump values are
suitable.

Description of workability and magnitude of slump ( BS1881: Part 102: 1983)

Description Of Workability Slump Value (Mm)

No slump 0

Very low 5-10

Low 15-30

Medium 35-75

High 80-155

Very high 160 to collapse

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Apparatus:

1. Standard slump cone (100 mm top 2. Bullet-nosed rod

diameter x 200 mm bottom diameter x (600 mm long x 16 mm
300 mm high) diameter)
3. Slump plate (500 mm x 4. Small scoop
500 mm

5. ruler 6. Weighing machine

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 7. cement 8. Fine Aggregates

9. Course Aggregates 10. Water

Safety precautions :
1. Wear safety equipment
2. Practice safety habits
3. Comply to all instructions and regulations
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