Paper No.

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND TESTING

(CE243)

Name: MICKO C. RENOMERON Student ID No.: 2020-06314

Course/Year Level: BSCE – 2A Date: April 28, 2022

Instructions:
1. Observe proper formatting of the report.
2. Discuss all relevant points/concepts/logical statements/decisions in the
analytical procedure.
3. Relevant pictures and diagrams must be presented.
4. Submit the report on or before the set deadline stated below.

Due Date: April 28, 2022 (Thursday)

 SLUMP TEST

Title:
Slump Test of Concrete, Slump Cone for Workability

I. Introduction
The slump test measures the consistency of fresh concrete before it
sets.The slump test is used vary often in concrete work. It is easily performed
at a job site and is useful in detecting variations in mixes of given properties.
The slump test cone is placed on a smooth, level surface with the smaller
opening at the top. It is filled in three layers of equal volume, each of, which is
compacted 25 times with a standard rod having a hemispherical tip. the rod is
then struck off, and the cone is slowly lifted and set beside the unsupported
concrete. The rod is laid across the cone and a measure of the distance from
the bottom of the rod to the average top of the concrete is taken. A vary stiff mix
will have near zero slump. Lean mixes tend to be harsh and slumps can vary
from true to shear in different sample of the same mixes. The same slump can
be recorded for concrete of different workability, depending on the aggregate
Used. the slump test is not a true determination of workability, but it is a useful
for on-site checks of variations in material or mixing condition.
There are three main type of slump:

1. True slump.
2. Shear slump.
3. Collapse.
 II. Objective/Significance of the Test

Objective: The determination of workability of fresh concrete using the slump

test method.

III. Methods
EQUIPMENT:
a. Mould
b. Freshly Mixed Concrete
c. Measuring Tape
d. Metal Rod

IV. Discussions
The Slump Test:
As the name indicates, this test measures the slump in a frustum cone shaped
concrete mix, the slump that occurs is classified into three classifications:

• Zero slumps: If the slump is equal to zero (Very stiff mixes).

• True slump: If the slump is between 0 to 12.5 cm.
• Shear slump: If the mix cone sheared into two parts; one half of the cone slides
down an inclined plane.
• Collapse: If the slump was between 15 to 21 cm.
When it gets zero slump, that means that the mix is very stiff and a clear
measurement for workability is not given, that’s why this method is not useful for
stiff mixes.
Getting a true slump gives a good measure for workability, and the gained value
is recorded as a measure for workability with reference to this method only.
When the result is shear slump or collapse the test shall be repeated using
another sample from the mix, if the same result occurs then that must be recorded
and it indicates a lack of cohesion in the mix and is usually happens to lean mixes.
In true slump, the higher slump value indicates higher workability. Usually the
slump value required is given in the project plan, for example, for normal
reinforcement the slump value is between 5 to 10 cm, and for high strength
concrete the slump is given to be less than 5 cm.

Procedure

1. Place the freshly mixed concrete inside the mould in 3 layers each rodded
separately by 16 mm rod 25 times.
2. Level the mould and lift at once.
3. Measure the slump action immediately by getting the difference in height
between the height of the mould and the top of the slumped concrete.
4. If the slump measure 10 cm., it is said to be a 10 cm. slump.
5. The degree of consistency of concrete could be ascertained.
FIGURES/ IMAGES:

V. Calculation/ Result

• Height of the mould = 12 inches

• Height of the Slumped Concrete = 10.75 inches
• Slump = height of the mould – height of the slump concrete
• Slump = 12 inches – 10.75 inches
• Slump = 1.25 inches

- Finally, we have true slump, and a slump value equal to (1.25 inches).

VI. Conclusion
After we made the test, we get true slump of value equal to : ( 1.25 inches ).
This test varies easy to use in project to calculate the slump, but it is not a true
determination of workability.
This test learnt us about mixing the concrete, and the amount used especially
in big project
VII. Documentation
VIII. References
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kgir9mMsqY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skadByTJUnY&t=543s