CIVIL LABS

SLUMP TEST
CONTENT PAGE

Introduction 3
Aim 4
Theory 4
Apparatus 4
Procedure 5
Experimental Results 6
Discussion 7
Conclusion 8
Appendices 9
Reference 10
INTRODUCTION

This experiment is entitled “Slump Test”. It is being conducted to determine the workability
of fresh cement. There are three types of slump; True, Shear and Collapse. In a true slump,
the concrete simply subsides, keeping more or less the shape. In a shear slump the top
portion of the concrete shears off and slips sideways. In a collapse slump the concrete
collapses completely. (The Concrete Society)
AIM

To determine the workability of fresh concrete.

THEORY

A slump test is a method used to determine the consistency of concrete. The consistency, or
stiffness, indicates how much water has been used in the mix. The stiffness of the concrete
mix should be matched to the requirements for the finished product quality. The concrete
slump test is used for the measurement of a property of fresh concrete. The slump test result
is a measure of the behavior of a compacted inverted cone of concrete under the action of
gravity. It measures the consistency or the wetness of concrete (About Civil.com).

APPARATUS

1. Slump cone
2. Tamping rod
3. Measuring cylinder
4. Electronic scale
PROCEDURE

The qualities of materials were measured to produce a concrete of mixed proportion 1:2:4.
Cement 3kg, sand 6kg and stone 12kg, water cement ratio 0.56%.

1. Inside of the cone was dampened and placed on a smooth, moist, non-absorbent,
level surface large enough to occupy both the slumped concrete and the slump cone.
The cone was held firmly in place by standing on it thoroughly the test procedures.
2. The cone was filled by 1/3 its volume and was robbed 25 times.
3. 2/3 of the cone’s volume was then filled. This layer was robbed 25 times and with the
rod penetrating it, but not through the first layer. The rodding was distributed evenly
over the entire cross section of the layer.
4. The cone was filled until it overflowed and this layer was again rodded 25 times with
the rod penetrating into it but not through the second layer.
5. The excess concrete was removed from the top of the cone with the tamping rod being
used as a screed and the overflow was then cleaned from the base of the cone.
6. The cone was immediately lifted vertically upwards with slow, even motion making
sure that the cone was not tilted and it did not jar the concrete during the process.
EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS

After the cone was removed it was placed beside the slump and the tamping rod was placed
horizontally on the cone and above the slump. The height of the slump was then obtained
and found to be 6.4cm. This indicated that the slump was true.
DISCUSSION

From the experiment it was observed that after the cone was lifted and the height was
recorded it showed that the slump made was true, because it kept the shape of the container.
The height recorded showed that although the slump was true its height was 6.4 cm less than
that of the cone, this meant that the percentage of water in the mixture was more than what
was needed.
CONCLUSION

In conclusion, a slump test is performed to test the workability of fresh concrete. It tested how
much water was used in the mix to show if it was suitable for the work to be done at present.
From the experiment it was observed that the slump was True but its water content was a
little too much than needed but it retained the shape of its container which meant that it was
workable.
APPENDICES
REFERENCE

 The Concrete Society, 1966-Slump test, November 7, 2019-

http://www.concrete.org.uk/fingertips-document.asp?id=559
 Gopal Mishra-The Constructor Civil Engineering Home. Slump test, November 7,
2019-https://theconstructor.org/concrete/concrete-slump-test/1558
 Haseeb Jamal-Feb 16, 2017. AboutCivil.com-slump test, November 7, 2019-
https://aboutcivil.org/concrete-slump-test.html