Get the consistency of concrete mix by measuring the sllump after deformed as a

frustum cone in the site or laboratory to assure that the concrete mix components
Purpose ratios are accurate. it sis the simplest test to achieve concrete quality control in
mixing stations and in the sites.

1. Frustum cone
to determine the workability or consistency of concrete mix prepared at the
laboratory or the construction site during the progress of the work. Concrete slump
test is carried out from batch to batch to check the uniform quality of concrete
Objective
during construction.

1. Before commencing the test, the plat base and inner surface of the mould is
wiped with a damp cloth. 2. Base plate

2. The slump cone is placed centrally on the plate with small opening facing
upward.

3. The slump cone is filled with concrete in 3 layers, each layer tamped lightly 25
times with stell rod in definite pattern, working from outside into the middle

4. top up the cone till it overflows. Level off the surface with the stell rod using a
Slump Test
roilling actions. 3. Hand Float

5.Cleaned off the plate base from any concrete excess Procedure Apparatus
6. the cone is slowly raised vertically by the handles and allowed to fall in 5 to 10
seconds.

7. Turn the cone upside down and place the rod across the up-turned cone

8. The slump is measured by using the ruler

4. Scoop
9. All slumps must be measured and recorded. if the slump still persist, measure
the height and types of the slump.

10. repeat the above procedure by using different water cement ratio.

5. 600mm long steel rod 16

6. Steel rule