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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
50 - 90
± 40
≥ 100 ± 50
Based on BS 8500-1:2015 +A1: 2016

Slump test apparatus

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