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METHOD
STATEMENT

ASTM C805
BS1881: Part 202

Rebound Hammer Test

Standard Test Method for Rebound Number of Hardened Concrete

Concrete Test Hammer guide.

Method Statement

This test method covers the determination of a rebound number of hardened concrete using a springdriven steel hammer that when released, strikes a steel plunger in contact with the concrete surface.
Apparatus

Rebound Hammer (Type N) - Measuring range 10 to 70 N/mm compressive strength,

Impact Energy = 2,207 Nm

Abrasive Stone, consisting of medium-grain texture silicon carbide or equivalent material.

Procedural Steps

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Selected test surface to check for flatness and carbonation.

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Record the inclination [ Dipping (-), Horizontal (0), Upward (+) ] of the Rebound Hammer (-90, -45,
0, +45, +90) to the test surface.

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Grounded flat with abrasive stone if necessary to meet requirement.

Hold the hammer firmly with the plunger perpendicular to the test surface to begin testing.
Push gradually towards the surface until the hammer impact.

After impact, maintain pressure on the hammer and depress the button on the side to lock the plunger
in its retracted position.
Read the rebound number on the instrument scale to the nearest whole number and record the
rebound number (R-values).
No two impact tests shall be closer together than 25 mm (1 in.)

Ten (10) readings should be taken from each selected test area for an average value.

1.2.10 More than ten (10) readings could be required if "off shot" values (deviation of >5 units from the mean
of others) are eliminated and replaced by further impact value(s).
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Calculations, expression of results and test report

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The estimated compressive strengths in N/mm are obtained from a given relationship of cube
compressive strength and rebound hammer value (R) chart.

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