SCHMIT HAMMER TEST

Testing Procedure

1. Use the Grindstone to smoothen the test surface.

2. Clamp the Specimen (Cube) in the Compressive Test Machine.
3. Position the Test hammer perpendicular to the surface
4. Deploy the impact plunger by pushing the concrete test hammer towards the test surface until
the push-button springs out.
5. Each Test Surface is tested with 12 impacts. (8-10 enough when averaging after dismissing
outliers)
6. Dismiss the highest and lowest values and get the average of the other.
7. The individual impact points must be spaced be at least 20 mm apart.
8. After every impact press the push button to lock the impact to lock the plunger, then read off
and note down rebound value R.
9. Determine which conversion curve is appropriate for the selected body shape.
10. Then using the average rebound value Rm and the selected conversion curve, read off the
average compressive strength. ( Note the impact direction)
11. The average compressive strength is subjected to a dispersion (+- 4.5 N/mm2 to +- 8 N/mm2)
Give technical data of the device: (Page 19)

Special Notes:

According to the Standard EN12504-2:2001, the median value is specified instead of the classic
mean value. When applying this method, all measured values must be considered. But no outliers
allowed. Here, the average will be considered.

30 mm

A1 B1 C1 D1

35 mm

A2 B2 C2 D2

A3 B3 C3 D3
Results

GRID
A B C D
REFFERENCE
1
2
3

Factors to consider when ascertaining rebound values

1. Impact directions: vertical, horizontal
2. Age of the concrete
3. Size and shape of the comparison sample (Cube/ Cylinder)
4. Form material and type of finish
5. Moisture content
6. Aggregate type and proportion
7. Surface smoothness
8. Temperature
9. Depth of carbonation of the surface

Limitations

1. Model N can be used for testing of

Concrete items 100 mm or more in thickness
Concrete with a maximum particle size 32 mm
2. Model L can be used for testing of
Items with small dimensions ( Eg: thin walled items with a thickness from 50 to 100
mm)

Notes:

Aggregate near surface- results will be higher

Patched- surface check can be done
For special circumstances- Prepare separate conversion curves