rapidstee! BUILDERS Reference No: SITE INSTRUCTION PROCESS SIP-TST-008 SLUMP TEST 10 20 3.0 40 5.0 60 7.0 8.0 9.0 Introduction Purpose Scope Application Materials/ Equipment Procedure Flow Chart Points to Note References [ Version 001 12/20/19 v “Approved by: Caddy Hus id Engr. FedfandofReyes Jr. | —\ AT yee Rapidstee! Builders Incorporated 5A Tocong Road, Todong, Kamit Cavite, 1005 Phiipines pone (O86) 434-5860 ‘ww repestel phapidstec! SITE INSTRUCTION PROCESS fates « J SUILDERS SLUMP TEST PORATED | VER 1 Page 1 of 11 SIP-TST-008, INTRODUCTION Concrete slump test or slump cone test is to determine the workability or consistency of concrete mix prepared at construction site before concrete pouring. Concrete slump testis carried out from batch to batch to check the uniform quality of concrete during construction. Workability is the property determining the effort required to manipulate a freshly mixed quantity of concrete with minimum loss of homogeneity. The slump test is the most simple workability test for concrete, involves low cost and provides immediate results. Due to this fact, it has been widely used for workability tests since 1922. The slump is carried out as per procedures mentioned in ASTM C143 in the United States, IS: 1199 - 1959 in India and EN 12350-2 in Europe. Generally concrete slump valueis used to find the workability, which indicates water-cement ratio, but there are various factors including properties of materials, mixing methods, dosage, admixtures etc. also affect the concrete slump value. 1.0 PURPOSE This will serve as guidelines for proper procedure in conducting Slump Test & what will you do if slump test failed. 2.0 SCOPE This paper will focus on Standard Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete, 3.0 APPLICATION The slump test method is intended to provide the user with a procedure to determine slump of plastic hydraulic-cement concretes only. This test method was originally developed to provide a technique to monitor the consistency of unhardened concrete. Under laboratory conditions, with strict control of all concrete materials, the slump is generally found to increase proportionally with the water content of a given concrete mixture, and thus to be inversely related to concrete strength. Under field conditions, however, such a strength relationship is not clearly and consistently shown. Care should therefore be taken in relating slump results obtained under field conditions to strength. This test method is considered applicable to plastic concrete having coarse aggregate up to 1 1/2 in. [37.5 mm] in size. If the coarse aggregate is larger than 1 Rapidstee! Builders Incorporated 154 Tociong Rod, Brey. Tine, Ket Cavite, 1005 Philipines “Telephone (0) 434-5650 vraerapistelphrapidstee! SITE INSTRUCTION PROCESS Rae ‘SLUMP TEST BUILDERS inCOF Aveo | VER 1 Page 2 of 11 SIP-TST-008 V2in. [37.5 mm] in size, the test method is applicable when it is performed on the fraction of concrete passing a 1 1/2-in. [37.5-mm] sieve, with the larger aggregate being removed in accordance with the section titled “Additional Procedure for Large Maximum Size Aggregate Concrete” in Practice C172 (ASTM) 5.0 TOOLS & EQUIPMENT / MATERIALS A. Tools and Equipment > cys mn Hard Hat and Safety Goggles Measuring Tape ‘Scoop for Slump Test Mold (as per ASTM C143- | TampingRod (as per ASTM | Non-Porous Base Plate | 5.1) cas -5.2) ae Rapidsteel Builders Incorporated 15A Torong Road, Bre. Tocong, Kawit Cite, 1005 Phlippines Telephone: (046) 424-5660 ‘wor eapaste phrapidstee| | STE NSU Reference No: BUILDERS SLUMP TEST eres VER 1 Page 3 of 11 SIP-TST-008 < "WHEELBARROW | Standard Sample of Freshly Mixed Concrete (as per ASTM. 172) 6.0 PROCEDURE a. Get sample from Ready Mixed Concrete Transit according to ASTM C172 Set up your test area in a place that is free of debris and traffic, and make sure your slump plate is on the most level surface possible. b. Clean the internal surface of the mold Get a bucket of water and moisten the surface of the slump plate and the inside of the slump cone, to keep concrete from sticking to it. Clean the internal surface of the mold with the use of steel brush and apply oil. Rapidsteel Builders Incorporated 5A Tocong Rose, ray Tociong,Kawit Cte, 2005 Philippines Telephone: (86) 4345660 "wow apse phrods —_ Reference No: BUILDERS ‘SLUMP TEST NCORPORATED | VER 1 Page 4of11 SIP-TST-008 Put your slump cone on the plate Either clamp it down or stand on the foot pieces. If standing on it, do not step off until the cone is full and ready to be lifted. d. Fill the mold with the prepared Standard Sample of Freshly Mixed Concrete and Tamp 25 times using Tamping Rod. Fill the mold with the prepared Standard Sample of Freshly Mixed Concrete (as per ASTM C 172) in about 1/3 of the total height of the mold. Tamp 25 times using Tamping Rod to remove air voids and make sure to cover all the surface area inside the cone, slightly angling the rod to get the edges. Do not tap the side of the cone, because that causes artificial subsidence and your slump will come out higher than it really is. Rapidstee! Builders Incorporated {5 Tocong Roa, Bray. Tociong,Kowit Cite, 005 Pillpines “Telephone: (0) 434-5660 ‘wor apdsteaLphBUILDERS ‘SLUMP TEST NCORPORATEO | VER 1 rapidstee! SITEINSTRUCTION PROCESS Page 5 of 11 Reference No: SIP-TST-008 e Fill again the mold with the prepared Standard Sample of Freshly Mixed Concrete Tamp again the layer 25 times Fill again the mold the prepared Standard Sample of Freshly Mixed Concrete (as per ASTM C 172) in about 1/3 of the total height of the mold and Tamp again the layer 25 times. This time make sure you penetrate the first layer by 1 inch. ‘Again, do not tap the side of the cone. f. Fill the last layer up to the top, where the concrete is slightly overflowing Tamp the layer 25 times and penetrate the second layer by 1 inch. Rapidsteel Builders Incorporated 15A Torlong Road, Bey. Tacong, Kawit Cte, 1008 Philippines “Telephone: (6) 434-5660 ‘wowrrapdstel phrapidstcel SITE INSTRUCTION PROCESS BUILDERS SLUMP TEST VER 1 Page 6 of 11 Reference No: SIP-TST-008 cone. This top layer needs to be kept full at all times, so add a bit of concrete if it starts to go below the rim of the cone. ‘Remember to not tap the sides of the & Strike off the excess concrete, If you are standing on the cone keep it steady and do not get off yet. Clean around the rim of the cone, making sure it is full. (Optional: Place a penny in the center of the cone, so you can see where the center is displaced when you lift it.) h. Clean away the mortar or water leaked out between the mold and the base plate. i. Liftthe cone straight upwards with no sideways motion or twisting. Put your hands on the handles of the cone and push down while unclamping the cone or stepping off ofit. Keep it steady. Lift the cone straight upwards no sideways motion or twisting. The lifting process should take between 3 and 7 seconds, count if necessary. Rapidstee! Builders Incorporated 15A TotlongRoed, Bre. Toor, Kawit svt, 1005 Plippines Telephone: (46) 434-5660 wwe rapasteel phSITE INSTRUCTION PROCESS SLUMP TEST TATEO |VER 1 Page 7 of 11 | __ SIP-TST-008 Reference No: i ip the cone upside down next to the slumped concrete. Place your tamping rod on top of the cone and over the slumped concrete. | k. Measure the slump Measure the difference between the height of the mold and that of height point of the specimen being tested. Measure from the displaced center to the rod, and record the slump to the nearest quarter of an inch. The entire slump procedure needs to take place in 2.5 minutes. Clean your equipment and discard the used concrete. If the slump is out of spec, perform a second test to be certain, and then tell the site superintendent if both slumps were out of spec. Results of Slump Test on Concrete Slump for the given sample=_mm. Acceptable Slump for various cases: a. Concrete coming from pump (say the RMC truck can’t pour concrete directly for there are obstacle along the way and concrete needs to be pumped) acceptable value is 6” (152 mm) ~ 8" (203.2mm) of slump. b. For Direct pouring of concrete the acceptable value is 4” (101.6 mm) to 6” (152 mm) of slump If the slump is less than 4” (152 mm), the concrete mixture is OVER DUE. Lack of workability which results of air voids. If the slump is higher than 8” (203.2mm), wait for a few minutes to semi harden the fresh concrete and test again. Rapidstee! Builders incorporated 158 Tecong Road, rey. Tocing,Kawit Cavite, 105 Pifppines “Telephone: [45] 4345850 ‘wor sapidstel phrapidstee! anaes BUILDERS NCORPORATED | VER 1 Page 8 of 11 SIP-TST-008 SITE INSTRUCTION PROCESS Reference No: When the slump test is carried out, following are the shape of the concrete slump that can be observed: Tine Zao Collapsed Shear True Slump ~ True slump is the only slump that can be measured in the test. ‘The measurement is taken between the top of the cone and the top of the concrete after the cone has been removed. Zero Slump — Zero slump is the indication of very low water-cement ratio, which results in dry mixes. These type of concrete is generally used for road construction. Collapsed Slump This is an indication that the water-cement ratio is too high, i.e. concrete mix is too wet or it is a high workability mix, for which a slump test is not appropriate. Too high slump result will cause segregation of grout and aggregates in concrete mixture during pouring. Low cement ratio will cause low concrete strength. Shear Slump — The shear slump indicates that the result is incomplete, and concrete to be retested. Too low slump result will cause lack of workability which means too hard to spread during concrete pouring and will cause air voids. Rapidstee! Builders Incorporated 415A Teclong Rood, rey Tocing, Kawi Cevite, 1005 Phlippines “Telephone: (046) 4345550 ‘wor apistel phi E INSTRUCTION PROCE:! oe eee) rapidstee! SITE INSTRUCTION PROCESS __| Reference No: BUILDERS SLUMP TEST err aca | A VER 1 Page 9 of 11 a | 7. FLOW CHART (STEP A) Get sample from according to ASTM C172 ready mixed concrete transit, (STEP B) Clean the internal surface of the mold J (STEP D) Fill the mold with the prepared Standard Sample of Freshly Mixed Concrete and Tamp 25 times using Tamping Rod. ss (STEP E) Fill again the mold with the Prepared Standard Sample of Freshly Mixed Concrete Tamp again the layer 25 times (STEP H) Clean. [—> (STEP C) put your slump cone on the plate and either clamp it down or stand on the foot pieces. (STEP F) Fill the last layer up to the top, where the concrete is tly overflowing Tamp the layer 25 times |<————| __ (STEP G) Strike off the excess concrete (STEP |) Lift the cone straight upwards with no sideways motion or twisting. (STEP J) Flip the cone upside down next to the slumped concrete. 1 Rapidsteel! Builders Incorporated 15A Tclong Road, Bry. Toclong Kawlt Cale, 1005 Philippines Telephone: (46) 4365650, ‘wer apidstel phSITE INSTRUCTION PROCESS _ rapidstee! Reference No: BUILDERS SLUMP TEST . - 35 © | VER 1 Page 10 of 11 SIP-TST-008 our oF ‘SPEC Check for the shape of SLUMP Discard sample and report to site slump ifitis true slump or out of spec, ‘TRUE SLUMP (STEP K) Measure the slump — superintendent and Repeat STEP A —_—_ (STEP L) refer to acceptable slump for various cases and compare it with the actual measurement of slump. No | Repeat test to be certain, if it’s still out of spec, discard sample and report to site super intendent 7.0 POINTS TO NOTE © Placement of the slum plate is level before pu Pulling the slump cone ‘Slump value acceptable or not (STEP M) Proceed with concrete pouring plate on an uneven surface. Make sure the itting concrete into your mold. up too fast or jerking the cone in a horizontal direction. Pull the cone straight up, smoothly and steadily. Failure to measure to the displaced original center. The penny trick is very helpful when finding the center. Equipment being out o be calibrated yearly, a f spec or dirty. Slump cones and plates should ind cleaned after every test, especially on the inside surface of the cone and the surface of the plate. Rapidstee! Builders Incorporated 5A Tocong Road, Bry. Tt Telephon cong, Kawi ate, 1005 Piippnes 3 (Ot) 434-5660 raplsteel ph» rapid steel SITE INSTRUCTION PROCESS BUILDERS ‘SLUMP TEST SATED |VER 1 Page 11 of 11 SIP-TST-008 Reference No: © Slump taken on the first 1/4 or last 1/4 of the load cannot be used to reject concrete, as they are not the main characterization of the batch. © Using sampled material that has not been mixed up properly. © Starting the slump test too late when the concrete is beginning to harden. REFERENCES © https://owlcation.com/humanities/ASTM-C143-The-Concrete- Slump-Test © https:/Aww.youtube.com/watch?v=NMOYeQUiyl4 @ ASTMC 143 @ ASTMC172 Rapidsteel Builders Incorporated 15A Toclong Road, Srey. Teclons Kawi Cate, 1005 Philipines Telephone: 045) 4365650 ‘wer rapidstetp