Method Statement

for
Rebound Hammer of Hardened Concrete
(ASTM C-805)_

(Report Ref: MS/101/Rev. A)

Project:
Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and
Commissioning of Debottlenecking of Coker
Unit 9U-20) MAB
 TABLE OF CONTENT

 Introduction

 Principle of Rebound Hammer Test

 Test Procedure

 Appendix A: Chart of Compressive strength Vs. Rebound Number

Introduction:

Rebound hammer test (Schmidt Hammer) is used to provide a convenient and rapid
indication of the compressive strength of concrete. It consists of a spring controlled mass that
slides on a plunger within a tubular housing.

The operation of rebound hammer is shown in the fig.1. When the plunger of rebound
hammer is pressed against the surface of concrete, a spring controlled mass with a constant
energy is made to hit concrete surface to rebound back. The extent of rebound, which is a
measure of surface hardness, is measured on a graduated scale. This measured value is
designated as Rebound Number (rebound index). A concrete with low strength and low
stiffness will absorb more energy to yield in a lower rebound value.

Fig 1: Operation of the rebound hammer

The rebound hammer test method is used for the following purposes:

a) To find out the likely compressive strength of concrete with the help of suitable co-
relations between rebound index and compressive strength.
b) To assess the uniformity of concrete.
c) To assess the quality of concrete in relation to standard requirements.
d) To assess the quality of one element of concrete in relation to another.

Principle of Rebound Hammer Test:

Rebound hammer test method is based on the principle that the rebound of an elastic mass
depends on the hardness of the concrete surface against which the mass strikes. The
operation of the rebound hammer is shown in figure above. When the plunger of rebound
hammer is pressed against the concrete surface, the spring controlled mass in the hammer
rebounds. The amount of rebound of the mass depends on the hardness of concrete surface.
Thus, the hardness of concrete and rebound hammer reading can be correlated with
compressive strength of concrete. The rebound value is read off along a graduated scale
and is designated as the rebound number or rebound index. The compressive strength
can be read directly from the graph provided on the body of the hammer.

Test Procedure

1. Selected the test location. Test area should be at least 150mm in diameter.
2. Ground the test area till becomes smooth.
3. Hold the instrument firmly so that the plunger is perpendicular to the test surface
4. Gradually push the instrument toward the test surface until the hammer impacts
5. After impact, maintain pressure on the instrument and, if necessary, depress the
button on the side of the instrument to lock the plunger in its retracted position
6. Record the rebound number on the scale to the nearest whole number.
7. Take ten readings from each test area
8. Discard readings differing from the average of 10 readings by more than 6 units and
determine the average of the remaining readings
9. Read the compressive strength directly from the graph provided on the body of the
hammer Taking into consideration the test direction (Upward, or downward, or
horizontal direction)
 Appendix A

Chart of

Compressive strength Vs. Rebound Number

Umwertungskurven für Betonprüfhammer Modell N/NR Umwertungskurven für Betonprüfhammer Modell L/LR
Würfeldruckfestigkeit des Betons nach 14 - 56 Tagen Würfeldruckfestigkeit des Betons nach 14 - 56 Tagen

Deutsch
Fig. 2.5 Modell N/NR: Umwertungskurven in Abhängigkeit von Fig. 2.6 Modell L/LR: Umwertungskurven in Abhängigkeit von
der mittleren Würfeldruckfestigkeit und des Rück- der mittleren Würfeldruckfestigkeit und des Rück-
prallwerts R prallwerts R

fckcubem: Mittlere Würfeldruckfestigkeit Streugrenzen

(wahrscheinlichster Wert) fckcube: Max. und min. sind so bestimmt, dass 80 %
aller Versuchsergebnisse eingeschlossen sind.
Die in Fig. 2.5 und Fig. 2.6 abgebildeten Beton-
prüfhämmer zeigen die Schlagrichtung an.

© 2017 Proceq SA Messung 7

 Date:
Kuwait International Industrial Laboratory
Inspection & Radiation Services Co. Test Ref:

Standard Test Method for Rebound Number of Hardened Concrete - ASTM C805

Project Information Test Information

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Concrete Grade:
Owner: Test Orientation:

Consultant: Casting date:

Contractor: Testing Date:

Rebound Number Reading Average Estimated Strength

SR. Test Element Test direction Rebound
2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Number MPa kg/cm

Remarks:

Tested by: Sr. Technician Approved by: QA/QC Engineer