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Slump Test

The concrete slump test measures the workability of fresh concrete by filling a truncated cone mold 2/3 full with concrete, rodding it in layers, removing the cone and measuring how much the concrete slumps. To perform the test, samples are taken from the concrete discharge avoiding the beginning and end, the cone is dampened and placed on a level surface, filled in layers and rodded, the cone is lifted and the slump is measured within 2.5 minutes.

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Slump Test

The concrete slump test measures the workability of fresh concrete by filling a truncated cone mold 2/3 full with concrete, rodding it in layers, removing the cone and measuring how much the concrete slumps. To perform the test, samples are taken from the concrete discharge avoiding the beginning and end, the cone is dampened and placed on a level surface, filled in layers and rodded, the cone is lifted and the slump is measured within 2.5 minutes.

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  • Slump Test Procedure

SLUMP TEST PROCEDURE

(FIELD TESTING)
Purpose : The concrete slump test is an empirical test that measures the workability of fresh
concrete.

To obtain a representative sample, take


samples from two or more regular intervals
throughout the discharge of the mixer or
truck. DO NOT take samples at the beginning or the end of the discharge.

Dampen inside of cone and place it on a


smooth, moist, non-absorbent, level surface
large enough to accommodate both the
slumped concrete and the slump cone.
Stand or, foot pieces throughout the test
procedure to hold the cone firmly in place.

Fill cone 2/3 full by volume. Rod


this layer 25 times with rod
penetrating into, but not
through first layer. Distribute
rodding evenly over the
entire cross section of the
layer.

Immediately lift
cone vertically with
slow, even motion. Do
not jar the concrete or
tilt the cone during
this process. Invert the
withdrawn cone, and
place next to, but not
touching the slumped concrete. (Perform in
5-10 seconds with no lateral or torsional
motion.)

Fill cone to overflowing. Rod this


layer 25 times with rod penetrating into but not through,
second layer. Distribute
rodding evenly over the entire
cross section of this layer.

Lay a straight edge across the top of


the slump cone. Measure the amount
of slump in inches
from the bottom of
the straight edge to the
top of the slumped
concrete at a point
over the original
center of the base. The slump operation shall
be completed in a maximum elapsed time of 2
1/2 minutes. Discard concrete. DO NOT use in
any other tests.

Fill cone 1/3 full by volume and


rod 25 times with 5/8-inchdiameter x 24-inch-long
hemispherical tip steel
tamping rod. (This is a
specification requirement
which will produce nonstandard results unless followed exactly.)
Distribute rodding evenly over the entire
cross section of the sample.

Remove the excess concrete from the top of the


cone, using tamping rod as
a screed. Clean overflow
from base of cone.

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