Date : 1/27/2017

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TEST REPORT
Tested at : Heigh Institue of technologicals studies Client : L2MGC
in Sfax Tel:
Loboratorie of civil engeneer

TIME OF SETTING OF CONCRETE MIXTURES BY PENETRATION RESISTANCE

(ASTM C403/C 403 M)
Contractor Work Order No. :
Consultant Tested on : 1/25/2017
Project NAWARA Mixing time : 09h00

Cement Type Type 1 Mix Details

Admixture Name Material Mass (Kg/m3)

Water/Cement Ratio 0.485 Cement 360

Slump (mm) Aggregate 4/12 806

Air Content % ,, Aggregate 12/20 403

Ambient temperature (oC) 18.0 Natural Sand 575

Mortar temperature (oC) ,, Water 175

Penetration resistance, psi

Penetration resistance (PR) Elapse Time (t)

(Mpa) (min)
0.00 0 5000.00
45.21 330
4500.00
126.09 360
168.60 390 4000.00
313.65 420
517.54 450 3500.00
951.56 480 3000.00
1676.56 510
2283.75 525 2500.00
2673.44 540
3081.25 555 2000.00
3625.00 570 1500.00
4531.25 585
1000.00

500.00
Hours Minutes 0.00
Initial Setting Time at 500 Psi 7 28 0 100 200 300 400 500 600
Elapsed time, min
Final Setting Time at 4000 Psi 9 42

Remarks : 1- The setting time was calculated with respect to the above data plotted in the graph.
2- The concrete mix details was provided by the customer.
3- The test was done at the Loboratorie of civil engeneer in Heigh Institue of technologicals studies of Sfax

The results of this test are not to be used for advertisement purposes.
Note: Conversion Factor for 1 lbf = 4.448 N
Diameter of Pin (Actual Measure) = 4.45 mm
Area of Pin = 15.55(sq.mm)
Stress = F / A (Mpa)
Stress = lbf x 4.448 N
15.55 sq.mm