TECHNICAL REPORT

ON
STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME (SIWES)
DONE AT
CHINESE GEO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (CGC)
BY
ATULE WISDOM
2020/ND/CVE/060

SUBMITTED TO
THE DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING, KOGI STATE
POLYTECHNIC ITAKPE CAMPUS

IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE

AWARD OF NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
KOGI STATE POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, ITAKPE
CAMPUS
JULY 2022.

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 CERTIFICATION
I certify that this report was written by ATULE WISDOM with matric
number 2020/ND/CVE/060 as meeting the requirements for the partial
fulfillment of the award of national diploma in civil engineering Kogi
state Polytechnic lokoja and this report has not been submitted in any
award of any degree
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DEDICATION

This report is dedicated to God almighty for his mercy and love upon me
and my family I say may his name be praised forever.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
My appreciation goes to almighty God for giving me the strength to
undergo my four month siwes program in good health. I want to also
thank my lovely mother, my siblings Inspector Peter Amaje, Engr.
Fidelis Ukwumaka Johnson, Hon. Felix Omakojotu Johnson, Josephine
Johnson, Jacob Johnson, uncle Christopher Ogala all my Friends and
among others which I can not mention. May God bless you all.
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Title page i
Certification ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgement iv
Table of contents v-vi

CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction 1
1.1 Background of study 1
1.2 Aim of SIWES 1
1.3 Objective of SIWES 2
1.4 safety precautions 2-3

CHAPTER TWO
2.0 In-situ density test (Compaction test). 4
2.0.1 Importance of the test. 4
2.0.2 Practical application
2.0.3 Objective of the test. 5
2.1 Equipment used in highway construction. 11-12
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CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Flexible pavement construction. 13
3.1 Layers of a flexible pavement 14
3.2 ISO method for controlling a track excavator 15-17
3.3 Leveling of subgrade with grader 17-19
3.4 Compression strength test 20-22

CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 California Bearing Ratio (CBR) Test 23-24
4.1 Slump Test 25-30
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Conclusion 31
5.1 Recommendation 32
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CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY
Students industrial work experience scheme is one of the Industrial
Training Fund (ITF) programme which was introduced in 1974 due to
the inability of engineering and technology students in Nigeria
universities and polytechnics to meet the practical aspects of their
training. that is the needed to enable students match their theoretical
school knowledge with the practical aspect of their training in industry.
The training last for six months according to Ekpenyong (2011), one of
the principles underlying any industrial work experience scheme for
students in institutions of learning is a desire to marry the practical with
the theoretical learning which characterizes conventional classroom
situations with a view to striking a balance between theory and practice.
the author stressed further that it was in realization of this that the ITF
when it was established, set out to study the extent to which the
theoretical knowledge that students in engineering technology and other
allied fields in Nigerian institution offering technology-based courses
related to the kind of work experience expected of them by employers.

1.2 AIM OF SIWES

The effort is aimed at helping/training students in the Nigerian tertiary
institution the practical aspect of their field of study by exposing
students to the practical aspect of what the learnt in class.
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1.3 OBJECTIVE OF SIWES
The industrial training fund policy document No. 1 of 1973 which
established us outline the objectives of the scheme

The objectives are to:

1. It provides an avenue first student in institutions of higher learning
to acquire industrial skills and experience during their course of
study
2. It exposes students to work method and techniques in handling
equipment and machinery that may not be available in their
institution
3. It makes the transition from school to the world of work easier and
enhances students contacts for later job placement and a chance to
evaluate companies for which they might wish to work
4. It provides student with the opportunities to apply their
educational knowledge in real and industrial situation there by
bridging the gap between theory and practice
5. The program teaches the students on how to interact effectively
with other workers and supervisors under various condition in the
organization

1.4 SAFETY PRECAUTION

Material on the job site should be stored properly when not in use to
prevent injury and wastage of materials. ensure proper storage and
good housekeeping. Proper storage can prevent the falls of the
materials leading to material damage and accidents. weight of the
material stored should be within safe loading limits of the building
floor. Keep the passageway always clear for working of personal and
prevent injuries. always study material away from traffic install
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material at least 6 feet away from the openings in the floor and 10
feet from the edge of the floor.
1. Guardrails to be installed at open scaffold areas, all openings in
the building floor, in the excavated areas, at mobile elevated
platforms.
2. Yellow stickers with safety notes to be posted where necessary.
3. All the working platform should be stable, properly braced
should not be overloaded and save for the working personnel.
4. All the working areas and passageways should be free from
waste or debris or any of obstruction like study material.
5. Decide should be clean all the times and the material should be
stored safely.
6. There should be proper arrangement of collection and disposal
of waste materials.
7. First aid should be available at all times on site for cut, buns or
any mishaps.
8. Where is the English is to be placed on site on proper locations
in case of any fire.
9. There should be a proper lighting arrangement on the side
especially when the work is carried out during the night stand.
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CHAPTER TWO
2.0.0 IN-SITU DENSITY TEST (COMPACTION TEST)
REPLACEMENT SAND METHOD
The dry density of the compacted soil or pavement material is a common
measure of the amount of compaction achieved during construction. It
can be calculated from the field density and field moisture content data;
therefore, field density or the in-situ density test is an important field
control test for the compaction of soil or any other pavement layers.
The in-situ density of material is determined by the weight of the
excavated material divided by the in-situ volume. The volume of the
excavated hole can be determined from the weight of sand with known
density filling in the hole. There are several methods for determining the
field density of soils: core cutter method, sand replacement method,
rubber balloon method, heavy oil method, etc. The sand replacement test
is simple and is the most popular method, and it is followed in this
report.
By conducting this test it is possible to determine the field density of the
soil. The moisture content is likely to vary from time and hence the field
density also. So it is required to report the test result in terms of dry
density
2.0.1 IMPORTANCE OF THE TEST
The in situ density of natural soil is needed for the determination of
bearing capacity of soils, for the purpose of stability analysis of slopes,
for the determination of pressures on underlying strata for the
calculation of settlement and the design of underground structures.

2.0.2 PRACTICAL APPLICATION

 In-situ density is widely used to control the field compaction of

earthworks and pavement layers.

 Knowing the field density of the soil enables the estimation of the
soil-bearing capacity, evaluation of the pressure on underlying
 strata, and computation of the settlement and stability of a natural
slope.

2.0.3 OBJECTIVE OF THE TEST

The objective of this experiment is

 To determine the in-situ density of soil and relative compaction of

layers using the sand replacement method.

2.1 SAND REPLACEMENT METHOD PROCEDURE

Aim

To determine the in-situ dry density of soil by Sand Replacement

Method

Theory

In Sand Replacement method of determining the dry density of soil, a

hole of specified dimensions is excavated in the ground. The mass of the
excavated soil is then determined.
The volume of the hole is determined by filling it with clean, uniform
sand whose dry density is determined separately by calibration. The
volume of the hole excavated is equal to the ratio of the mass of the sand
filled in the hole to its dry density. The in-situ density of material is
given by the weight of the excavated material divided by the in-situ
volume. This method of test is usually fit for soils containing coarse-
grained particles such as gravel, stones and aggregates.

Apparatus

Calibrating container of 100mm diameter and 150mm height

Sand pouring cylinder

Soil cutting and excavating tool, such as scraper tool, bent spoon, etc.

Glass plate of 450mm square and 9mm thick.

Metal container to collect excavated soil.

Metal tray of 300mm square and 40mm deep with a hole of 100mm in
diameter at the center.

Weighing balance.

Moisture content cans.

Electric oven

Desiccator.
Fig 2.1 sand pouring cylinder

Procedure

Calibration of Apparatus.

Determine the internal volume of the calibrating container by filling it

with water and determining the mass of water required. Alternatively,
the volume can be determined by measuring the dimensions of the
container.

Fill the sand pouring cylinder with sand to about 10mm of its top.
Determine the mass of the cylinder as (M1) to the nearest gram.

Place the sand pouring cylinder aligning vertically on the calibrating

container. Then open the shutter to allow the sand run out from the
cylinder into the calibrating container till it fills the cone of the cylinder
and the calibrating container. When there is no further movement of the
sand in the cylinder, close the shutter.
Take off the pouring cylinder from the calibrating container and weigh it
to the nearest gram. (M3)

Again fill the pouring cylinder with sand, within 10mm of its top.

Open the shutter of the cylinder and allow the sand to run out of the
cylinder. When the volume of the sand let out is equal to volume of the
calibrating container, close the shutter.

Place the cylinder on the glass plate and open the shutter. The sand fills
the cone of the cylinder. Then close the shutter when the sand stops
running.

Collect the sand on the glass plate and weigh it to determine the mass of
the sand. (M2)

Then determine the dry density of the sand

Measurement of field Density.

Use the scraper tool to expose an area of about 450mm square on the
surface to a well leveled surface.

Put the metal tray on the leveled area exposed.

Excavate the soil to a depth of about 150mm through the hole of the
metal tray.

Take all the excavated soil in a container and determine it mass as (M).

Remove the metal tray from the excavated hole.

Then fill the sand pouring cylinder with sand to about 10mm of its top
and determine the mass (M1).

Put the cylinder vertically over the excavated hole and allow the sand to
run out of the cylinder to fill the hole. Then close the shutter once the
sand stops running.

Remove the cylinder from the hole and determine it mass as (M4).

Take portion of the excavated soil and determine the moisture content of
the soil.

Repeat step 1 to 9 three times and then take the average values for
determination of the field density.

Fig 2.2 practical Method

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Observation and Calculation

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2.2 EQUIPMENT USED IN HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION

Motor Grader:

There are so many types of equipment needed before Motor Grader, but
this is an integral one. Motor grader, also known as a road grader is used
to surplus or flatten the surface. The equipment is so powerful that it can
flat even rockery or earthen surface in no time. The motor grader
generally consists of three axles. This machine is very important as it
fastens the work and helps to complete the construction project quickly.

Road Roller Machine:

Road roller machine is used soon after asphalt is laid down on road. The
equipment is rolled to compact the asphalt. This equipment is similar to
its name and work. Mostly, three wheels are there in the machines. The
two rear one is built in regular tyres while the front one is built in hard
metal. Some road roller machines are built in two wheels only -both in
hard metals. The wheels play a significant role in compacting the
asphalt. It needs water on the wheel when it rolls on the asphalt. The
type of roller machines used in road construction project depends on the
specific projects.

Asphalt Mixing Plant:

Asphalt Mixing Plant is another important road construction equipment.

If the project is a large one, then the asphalt mixing plant is set on the
road construction site. In this process, the concrete asphalt including
other materials including macadam and coated roadstone are mixed
together in correct proportion. Once the product is ready, it is used for
building the road.

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Forklift Truck:

The forklift truck (also known as fork truck or lift truck) was initially
designed to lift or move objects in large manufacturing companies or
factories. But over the years, it has expanded its uses by bringing some
mechanically changes. The truck equipped with an attached prolonged
platform helps to pick an object laying on or below the ground and move
it to the destination. It can lift heavy materials and take it to anywhere
within the construction site and therefore can fasten the road
construction project.

Crawler Excavator:

It’s a heavy construction equipment used to excavate paved rocks & clay
and load onto a dump truck. In fact, it serves many purposes like digging
earth, excavating rocks and clay or move rocks or soil from the
construction sites. All you need to do is to change the front attachment
as per purpose. The excavator equipped with a boom, bucket, and cab
serve assists multiple works as required.

Truck Crane:

Truck crane helps to do number of things including loading/unloading

heavy industry material to lifting heavy products and much more.
Generally, cranes comes-attached back to the trucks lorry and it works to
lift construction equipment to the construction site.

Wheel Loader:

Last but not the least; the wheel loader is one of the must-have
equipment for most the construction sites. This is much like a tractor and
it can live and move a pile of materials including clay, soil, stones,
rocks, etc. from the ground and load it on to a dump truck. It is popular
for removing, lifting and loading things without spreading it out.

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CHAPTER THREE

3.0 FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION

Bitumen road construction consists of various steps such as these steps

follows one by one.

1. Preparation of Sub-grade,

2. Preparation of Sub-base course,

3. Preparation of base course,

4. Bituminous Coat
a. Prime Coat

b. Tack Coat

5. Paving of Bituminous Mix

6. Rolling

7. Seal Coat

Some Test is important during Road Construction

1. Sub grade test for thickness of pavement

2. Aggregate gradation Test

3. Grade of Bitumen Test

4. Field Density Test after Rolling

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Fig 3.1.0
3.1 LAYERS OF A FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT

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3.2 ISO METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A TRACK
EXCAVATOR

The most commonly used control pattern throughout the world is the
ISO controls. In the ISO control pattern, the left hand joystick controls
Swing (left & right) and the Stick Boom (away & close), and the right
hand joystick controls the Main Boom (up & down) and Bucket motions
(close & dump). This control pattern is standardized in ISO 10968.

Driving

Joystick

1. Left hand left = Swing left.

2. Left hand right = Swing right.
3. Left hand forward = Stick Boom (Dipper) away.
4. Left hand back = Stick Boom (Dipper) close.
5. Right hand left = Bucket curl in (closed)
6. Right hand right = Bucket curl out (dump)
7. Right hand forward = Main Boom down.
8. Right hand back = Main Boom up.

Petals

1. But petals pressed forward: excavator will move forward in a

straight line.
2. Right petal: your track will move to the right.
3. Left petal: your track will move to the left
4. But petals pressed backward: the excavator will move
backward in a straight line
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Fig3.2.0 Track excavator Digging

 Take your feet off the track petals before digging

 Start by extending the stick straight out
 Make sure the teeth of the bucket are angled enough to dig into the
ground easily.
 Lower your bucket into the ground when you have enough death
curl your bucket.
 Where's your boom high enough off the ground to prevent
dragging.
 Use your swing control to move towards the direction you would
like to drop your dirt.
 Open your bucket to drop the dirt.
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Parking

 Position yourself so you are square with your tracks.

 Lower the bucket so that it is flat to the ground.
 Pull up on your safety lock lever/parking brake to lock the machine
 Turn the throttle down.
 Leave the machine idling for the manufacturer's recommended
amount of time.
 Turn the excavator off.

3.3 LEVELING OF SUBGRADE WITH GRADER

Grading means removing the unwanted substance from the road to be

constructed. So the work of the grader is to cut loose those unwanted
substances which can then be disposed in the dump yard truck. A grader
is also used to set native soil foundation part which helps to finish
grading quickly before large building could be constructed

Generally a grader is made up of three axles the first axle is located with
the engine and on top of the cabin, the second axle is at the front end of
the machine and the third one is located at the rear end. It also has a
blade in between which does most of the cutting work.

The operator who is working with the machine needs to check if the
blade is sharp enough to do the job and once he’s sure about it efficiency
he can begin with grading the land to level it
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Fig 3.3 grader leveling

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Process of grading

1. to reposition the cycle in this first offset position by shifting the

draw bar as far as possible towards the ditch or slope to be
graded ground the moldboard by placing both lift levers in the
float position release the center-shift lock pin. (On most
machines a light on the ground panel will illuminate when the
pin is retracted) with the livers still in the flat position move the
center-shift lever in the direction opposite that used before
retracting the pi. For example, if the liver was pulled back to
shift the drawbar right now push the lever forward.
2. the center shift cylinder will roll the linkage around freely
moving the link bar sideways. Line up the link bar hole with the
hole in the garage and reinsert the pain when the light on the
console goes off the penis in now you can side shift the draw
back towards the slope to be caught and use the lift cylinders to
adjust the slope angle
3. The hole in the link bar farthest from center is recommended for
use when cutting ditch back slopes and high Banks, cleaning
deep ditches, grading and dressing fill slopes disposing of
sod/oversize rock on back slopes, and for use with articulation
to grade steep slopes
4. To offset the cycle extreme-right ground the moldboard on the
right side and use the same process as before to release the pin
once the pin is released simultaneously push forward on both
the right and left the center shift levers and pull back on the left
lift lever. line up the holes and insert the pin.
5. When grading use only enough down pressure to accomplish the
task. Excessive down pressure on a hard drive surface it’s up
cutting edges demands more horsepower and fuel, an Cuts
productivity sliding and tire spinning increases tire wear.
 Extreme down pressure may even splinter the cutting edges
which could cause tire damage.

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3.4 COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TEST

Compressive strength test is a mechanical test measuring the maximum

amount of compressive load a material can bear before fracturing. The
test piece, usually in the form of a cube, prism and cylinder is
compressed between the platens of a compression testing machine by a
gradually applied load

Tools/Apparatus for compressive strength test

 Compression test machine

 Moulds

 Concrete mixer

 Trowel

 Tamping rod (16mm diameter and 60 cm long)

Sample preparation

Samples were taken from the concrete patches used in the site or
prepared with the same mixture are used in the field

Specimen size: 3 cylinders [15cm x 30cm] or 3 cubes [15cm x 15cm

15cm]
Minimum of 3 specimens were tested at each selected stage the average
of their specimens gives the strength of concrete

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Concrete mixing

 The concrete was mixed by hand

 First mix the cement and fine aggregate until the mixture is
thoroughly blended.
 Add the core has aggregated and mix until the coats aggregates is
uniformly distributed.
 Add water and mix until the concrete appears to be homo genius
and of the required consistency.

Pouring concrete into moulds:

 Clean the mould properly and finish it with oil so that concrete
will not stick into the mould and make the latter cleaning
difficult
 Put concrete in the mould layer by layer. Each layer is around
5cm thick . Each layer is compacted with a tamping rod [35
stroke]
 Level the top suffice with a trowel

Curing

Test specimens were kept in the moulds and stored in moist air for 24
hours and then the specimens were removed from the moulds and
submerged in freshwater for the specific curing period
Test procedure

 Get the specimen out of water after curing time and wipe out
excessive water from the surface
 Measure the dimensions of the specimen are that will be subjected
to load.
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 Place the specimen in the appropriate location in the test machine.
Note the load will be applied to the face perpendicular to the
direction of casting
 Align the specimen centrally on the base plate of the machine.
 Make the movable portion of the machine touches the specimen
top surface.
 Apply the Lord gradually at the rate of 140 kg/cm2/minute until the
specimen fails
 Record the maximum load
Fig 3.4 compression testing machine

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CHAPTER FOUR

4.0 California Bearing Ratio (CBR) test

the CBR test is performed by measuring the pressure required to

penetrate a soil sample with a plunger of standard area. The measured
pressure is then divided by the pressure required to achieve an equal
penetration on a standard crushed rock material. The harder the surface,
the higher the CBR value.

Apparatus

 Mould
 Steel cutting collar
 Spacer disc
 Surcharge weight
 Dial guages
 IS sieves
 Penetration plunger
 Loading machine
 Miscellaneous apparatus

Procedure

1. Family 3 specimens each of about 7 kg must be compacted so that

their compacted densities range from 95% to 100% generally with
10, 30 and 65 blows.
2. Weigh the empty mould.
3. Add water to the first specimen (compact it in five layer by giving
10 blows per layer).
4. After compaction, remove the collar and level the surface.
5. Take sample for determination of moisture content.
6. weight of mode + compacted specimen.
7. Place the mould in the soaking tank for four days (ignore this step
in case of unsoaked CBR).
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8. Take other samples and apply different blows and repeat the whole
process.
9. After four days measure the swell reading and find percentage swell
10. Remove the mould from the tank and allow water to drain.
11. Then place the specimen under the penetration piston and place
surcharge load of 10lb.
12. Apply the load and note the penetration load values.
13. Draw the graphs between the penetration (in) and penetration load
(in) and find the value of CBR.
14. Draw the graph between the percentage CBR and dry density,and
find CBR at required degree of Compaction.
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4.1 SLUMP TEST

Definition

Concrete Slump Test is a measurement of concrete’s workability, or

fluidity. It’s an indirect measurement of concrete consistency or
stiffness. 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

Concrete Slump Test

The concrete slump test is used for the measurement of a property of

fresh concrete. The test is an empirical test that measures the workability
of fresh concrete. More specifically, it measures concrete consistency
between batches. The test is popular due to the simplicity of apparatus
used and simple procedure.

Principle of Slump Test

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 which then gives an idea about
the workability condition of concrete mix.
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Slump Test Apparatus

Slump cone,

Scale for measurement,

Temping rod (steel)

Procedure of Concrete Slump test:

The mold for the concrete slump test is a frustum of a cone, 300 mm (12
in) of height. The base is 200 mm (8in) in diameter and it has a smaller
opening at the top of 100 mm (4 in).

The base is placed on a smooth surface and the container is filled with
concrete in three layers, whose workability is to be tested .

Each layer is temped 25 times with a standard 16 mm (5/8 in) diameter

steel rod, rounded at the end.

When the mold is completely filled with concrete, the top surface is
struck off (leveled with mould top opening) by means of screening and
rolling motion of the temping rod.

The mould must be firmly held against its base during the entire
operation so that it could not move due to the pouring of concrete and
this can be done by means of handles or foot – rests brazed to the mold.
Immediately after filling is completed and the concrete is leveled, the
cone is slowly and carefully lifted vertically, an unsupported concrete
will now slump.

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The decrease in the height of the center of the slumped concrete is called
slump.

The slump is measured by placing the cone just besides the slump
concrete and the temping rod is placed over the cone so that it should
also come over the area of slumped concrete.

The decrease in height of concrete to that of mold is noted with scale.

(usually measured to the nearest 5 mm (1/4 in).

Precautions in Slump Test

In order to reduce the influence on slump of the variation in the surface

friction, the inside of the mould and its base should be moistened at the
beginning of every test, and prior to lifting of the mould the area
immediately around the base of the cone should be cleaned from
concrete which may have dropped accidentally.

Types Of Concrete Slump

The slumped concrete takes various shapes, and according to the profile
of slumped concrete, the slump is termed as;

Collapse Slump
Shear Slump

True Slump

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Types of Slump

Collapse Slump

In a collapse slump the concrete collapses completely. A collapse slump

will generally mean that the mix is too wet or that it is a high workability
mix, for which slump test is not appropriate. It means 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.

Shear Slump

In a shear slump the top portion of the concrete shears off and slips
sideways. OR

If one-half of the cone slides down an inclined plane, the slump is said to
be a shear slump. The shear slump indicates that the result is incomplete,
and concrete needs to be retested for valid results.

If a shear or collapse slump is achieved, a fresh sample should be taken

and the test is repeated.
If the shear slump persists, as may the case with harsh mixes, this is an
indication of lack of cohesion of the mix.

True Slump

In a true slump the concrete simply subsides, keeping more or less to

shape

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This is the only slump which is used in various tests.

Mixes of stiff consistence have a Zero slump, so that in the rather dry
range no variation can be detected between mixes of different
workability.

However, in a lean mix with a tendency to harshness, a true slump can

easily change to the shear slump type or even to collapse, and widely
different values of slump can be obtained in different samples from the
same mix; thus, the slump test is unreliable for lean mixes.

Applications of Slump Test

The slump test is used to ensure uniformity for different batches of

similar concrete under field conditions and to ascertain the effects of
plasticizers on their introduction.

This test is very useful on site as a check on the day-to-day or hour- to-
hour variation in the materials being fed into the mixer. An increase in
slump may mean, for instance, that the moisture content of aggregate has
unexpectedly increases.
Other cause would be a change in the grading of the aggregate, such as a
deficiency of sand.

Too high or too low a slump gives immediate warning and enables the
mixer operator to remedy the situation.

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This application of slump test as well as its simplicity, is responsible for
its widespread use.

Fig 4.1 slump test procedure

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 CONCLUSION

The student industrial work experience scheme (SIWES) has broaden

my knowledge with regards to work method, techniques in handling
equipment, tools and apparatus used in civil engineering laboratory. I
have been able to acquire the practical knowledge of how to carry out
several civil engineering test i.e Insitu density test, Slump test,
compressive strength test and how to operate an excavator.
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RECOMMENDATION

I recommend the SIWES, especially the kogi state polytechnic and the
supervisors should endeavor to visit the students in their various places
of attachment to check on their welfare and the company should be
willing to accept and encourage student that are seeking for SIWES
placement in their company.

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