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Workability of Fresh Concrete by Compaction Factor Test

The compaction factor test measures the workability of fresh concrete by determining the internal energy required to fully compact it. The test involves partially filling a mold with concrete then fully compacting a second sample to determine the ratio of weights, known as the compaction factor. A higher factor indicates better workability as less compaction is needed to fill voids. The test provides a simple measure of how easily concrete can be placed and vibrated.

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Workability of Fresh Concrete by Compaction Factor Test

The compaction factor test measures the workability of fresh concrete by determining the internal energy required to fully compact it. The test involves partially filling a mold with concrete then fully compacting a second sample to determine the ratio of weights, known as the compaction factor. A higher factor indicates better workability as less compaction is needed to fill voids. The test provides a simple measure of how easily concrete can be placed and vibrated.

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WORKABILITY OF FRESH CONCRETE BY

COMPACTION FACTOR TEST:

Compaction Factor Test Machine


THEORY:
The compaction factor test is carried out to measure the degree of workability of fresh concrete with
regard to the internal energy required for compacting the concrete thoroughly.

APPARATUS:
1. Compaction Factor Machine,

2. Weighing Machine,

3. Steel Trowel or Mechanical Vibrator.

PROCEDURE:
1. Fill the upper hopper by pouring the concrete sample in it.

2. Open the hinged door at the lower end of the upper hopper allowing the concrete to fall into the
lower hopper.

2. Immediately open the gate of at the bottom of the lower hopper to allow the concrete to fall into
the cylindrical mold.

3. Remove the excess concrete above the top level of the mold by using a trowel.

4. Take the weight of the cylindrical mold with concrete (partially compacted concrete) and find out
the weight of the concrete (W1).

5. Now remove the concrete from the mold and refill it with the same concrete sample in 5 cm layers.

6. Compact each layer of the concrete fully by using a steel rod or mechanical vibrator. (There
should be no air voids present in the concrete)

7. Now take the weight of the cylinder with concrete (Fully compacted concrete) and find out the
weight of the concrete (W2).
8. Calculate the compaction factor by below given formula.

CALCULATION:
The compaction factor is calculated by dividing the value of partially compacted concrete by the
value of fully compacted concrete.

i.e. Compaction Factor = W1/W2

CONCLUSION:
             Value Of Compacting Factor              Standard Of Workability

                             0.95                                   Good

                           0.92                                Medium

                           0.85                                   Low

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