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Consistence Tolerance - Slump Test

The document outlines the consistence tolerance for concrete measured using the slump test according to BS EN 12350-2. It specifies allowable deviations for different slump classes and target values, highlighting that the test is only reliable for slumps between 10mm and 210mm. The information is provided by The Concrete Society and includes tables for maximum allowable deviations based on spot samples from ready-mixed concrete trucks.

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Consistence Tolerance - Slump Test

The document outlines the consistence tolerance for concrete measured using the slump test according to BS EN 12350-2. It specifies allowable deviations for different slump classes and target values, highlighting that the test is only reliable for slumps between 10mm and 210mm. The information is provided by The Concrete Society and includes tables for maximum allowable deviations based on spot samples from ready-mixed concrete trucks.

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Consistence tolerance - slump test

Consistence, measured using the slump test (BS EN 12350-2), is either specified as a class or target. Although a supplier will endeavour to provide the required value or
range, deviations in production and sampling apply. The following tables give the maximum allowable deviation based on a spot sample taken from the initial discharge of
a ready-mixed concrete truck.

Max. allowable deviation on


Class Slump range
range limit (mm)

S1 10 - 40 0 - 60

S2 50 - 90 30 - 110

S3 100 - 150 80 - 170

S4 160 - 210 140 - 230

Due to lack of sensitivity of slump test values less than 10mm or greater than 210mm, it recomended to only use the test for slump ≥10mm and ≤210mm

Max. allowable deviation on


Target slump (mm)
target value (mm)

≤ 40
± 30 Slump test apparatus

50 - 90
± 40

≥ 100
± 50

Based on BS 8500-1:2015 +A1: 2016

Acknowledgement: The Concrete Society

Identity testing of fresh concrete for properties other than strength - available at www.concrete.org.uk

The information contained in this nugget has been provided by The Concrete Society technical staff.

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