INDEX

TITLE PAGES
Objective 2

Theory 3

Apparatus 4-5

Procedure 6

Result 6-7

Discussion 8-9

Reference 10

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 CONCRETE LABORATORY
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
POLITEKNIK TUANKU SULTANAH BAHIYAH

Programme Diploma in Civil Engineering

Course code CC 203 : Concrete Technology
Title Slump Test
Test no. 7

Specific objective (SO) :

Upon completion of this laboratory, student should able to:

•Explain the standard testing of concrete

•Carry out standard testing in teams to determine the strength and workability of mixtures
•Follow the standard procedure for handling the test
•Accomplish the laboratory work within the given time frame
•Produce full report of the laboratory test

Objective:
To measure the workability of sample from batch of fresh concrete of a given mix ( as
recommended by BS 1881: PART 102: 1983)

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Theory:
Concrete is tested during its fresh and harden state mainly to ensure that concrete mix satisfies the
specification of works. In its fresh state, concrete is tested for its consistency so as to achieve the
desired workability.
Workability is important property in concrete since a workable mix will produce concrete, which
can be well compacted, transported and placed without segregation. A well – compacted concrete
will produce a good strength concrete. unsupport concrete, when it is fresh, will flow to the site
and sinking in height will take place. This vertical settlement is known as slump. In this test fresh
concrete is filled into a mould of specified shape and the settlement or slump is measure when the
supporting mould is removed.
Slump increases as water cement ratio increases and for different work different slump values are
suitable.

Description of workability and magnitude of slump ( BS1881: Part 102: 1983)

Description Of Workability Slump Value (Mm)

No slump 0

Very low 5-10

Low 15-30

Medium 35-75

High 80-155

Very high 160 to collapse

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Apparatus:

1. Standard slump cone (100 mm top 2. Bullet-nosed rod (600

diameter x 200 mm bottom diameter x mm long x 16 mm
300 mm high) diameter)

3. Slump plate (500 mm x 4. Small scoop

500 mm

5. ruler 6. Weighing machine

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 7. cement 8. Fine Aggregates

9. Course Aggregates 10. Water

Safety precautions :
1. Wear safety equipment
2. Practice safety habits
3. Comply to all instructions and regulations

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Procedure:

PREPARATION OF CONCRETE MIX

1. Mix cement, fine and course aggregate in a mixture in one minute for concrete grade 20
and 25.
2. Add in water and mix approximately for another one minute.
3. When the mix is ready, proceed with the workability test (slump test).

SLUMP TEST
1. Place the cone on a smooth, flat and clean surface.
2. Fill the mould with three layers of concrete approximately of the same thickness each.
3. Compact each layer of concrete by tamping it 25 times with the standard steel rod.
4. Level the top surface of the concrete with a trowel..
5. Lift the cone slowly vertically to allow concrete to subside.
6. Measure the difference in level between the height of the mould and that of the highest of
the subsided concrete. This difference in height in mm is taken as slump of concrete.

Result:
1. Type and brand of cement = Ordinary Portland Cement
2. Ratio cement 1:2:4
3. Quantities of ingredients required for each sample slump:
cement = 1kg
standard sand = 2kg
coarse aggregate = 4kg
grade = 20 and 25
4. Water cement 0.88
2kg cement = 1.76 L

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 Proportion Slump

0.8 (water ratio)

Grade 20

Grade 25

From the test that have done, collapse slump as shown in figure 1

Figure 1

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Discussion:
1. Explain THREE( 3) factors affecting concrete workability
-consistency
-Mobility
-Compactability.
2. Explain the importance of slump test in concrete work
The impoertance of slump test in concrete work is to determine workability of fresh
concrete. Then its useful in detecting variation in mixes of given propeties.
3. Explain workabilit of the sample that we have done
Workability of the sample that we have done is collapse slump. The collapse slumpe
slump shows that the mix is too wet and produce low quality concrete because its contains
excessive amount of water.
4. Give the definition of segregation and bleeding in concrete mixture
The difinition of segregation is separation all the heavy materials and bleeding is
separation water from heavy material water comes out to the surface of concrete mix.
5. Sketch THREE (3) standard types of slump test.. Explain as it happens and suitability of the
concrete mix to be use

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Type of slump True slump Shear slump Collapse slump

explanation Quality concrete is The shear slump The collapse slump

concrete which happens due to shows that the mix is
experiences true inadequate mix. too wet and produces
slump. true slump Inadequate mix low qual.ity concrete
happen because of its means a mixture
cohesiveness and which has less
rich mixes. Rich mix cement. Shear slump
is a mixture that has shows lack of
more cement content cohesiveness in the
concrete mix.
Suitability of High quality Mix with less cement Low quality concrete
concrete mix to be concrete with high and less cohesive. because its contains
used cohesiveness and excessive amount of
rich mix. water.

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Conclusion:
The workability of given concrete sample is found ________ and __________.

Reference:
•Civil Engineering Studies Text Book form 4 / Yusop bin Paal, Werdah binti Abd Halim,
Sarifah binti Daud / Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka 2008.
•http://www.ahm531.com/lab-reports/concrete-lab/reports/2/Slump%20Test.pdf
•http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concrete_slump_test

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