LABORATORY EXPERIMENT #8

DESIGNING AND MAKING OF CONCRETE BEAM SAMPLES W/ SLUMP TEST

Group No. 1
Afdal, Henry Jr. P.
Margin, Nicole M.
Wong, Alex Ferdie M.
Yee, Zle M.

OBJECTIVES:
● To design and make concrete beam samples that are of excellent condition for
practical usage in the construction field.
● To test the samples' workability using slump test and determine whether the concrete
beam samples passed the standard specifications for slump test.

STANDARD REFERENCE:
ASTM C150/C150M-22: Standard Specification for Portland Cement

ASTM International. (2022). ASTM C150/C150M-22: Standard Specification for Portland

Cement.

ASTM C143/C143M-20: Standard Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement

ASTM International. (2020). ASTM C143/C143M-20: Standard Test Method for Slump of
Hydraulic-Cement.

ASTM International. (2024). ASTM C31/C31M-24: Standard Practice for Making and Curing
Concrete Test Specimens in the Field.

MATERIALS:
● Portland Cement ● Gravel (Coarse Aggregate)
● Sand (Fine Aggregate) ● Oil for Beam Mold

EQUIPMENTS:
● Beam Mold ● Shovel
● Tamping Rod ● Trowel
● Mallet ● Slump Cone
● Mixing Pan
TEST PROCEDURE:
1. Take measurements of the beam mold’s length and depth.
2. Use the 1:1.5:2.5 class ratio to obtain the proper amount of cement, fine aggregate,
coarse aggregate, and water.
3. Cement, fine and coarse aggregate should be combined, and water should be added
gradually to create a homogenous mixture.
4. To conduct the slump test, take a sizable sample of the concrete mix and place it
inside the slump cone.
5. Place the slump cone on a level surface for the slump test, then pour concrete inside
while rotating the cone’s mouth to distribute it evenly.
6. With the tamping rod, strike the interior concrete 25 times.
7. To have three lifts of concrete inside the slump cone, repeat steps 5 and 6 three
times each.
8. Lift the mold in 5 + 2 seconds after striking off the mold.
9. The next step would be to oil each side of the beam molds after they had passed the
slump test.
10. Fill the mold with the first layer of concrete mixture.
11. Tamp it down with a tamping rod 60 times.
12. Use the mallet 15-25 times and tap the mold’s sides.
13. For the second layer, repeat steps 10 through 12.
14. Use a trowel to flatten the concrete mixture.
15. Put aside the samples from the beam mold for curing.

DATA ANALYSIS:
With the given objective, in order to calculate the volume of the concrete, we use the
formula:
𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑚 = 𝑙𝑤ℎ

Where:
𝑙 = Length of the beam
𝑤 = Width of the beam
ℎ = Height of the beam

In order to determine if the beam has passed the slump test, we will be using the precision
table found below:
DATA SHEET:

Table 1: Data Gathered of Beam Mold

Length (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm)
Beam Mold

Table 2: Calculated Data of Beam Mold

Volume (mm^3) Weight (kg)
Beam Mold

Table 3: Calculated Data of Concrete Beam Sample Mixture

Mixture Weight (kg)
Cement
Sand
Gravel

REPORT:
The laboratory results obtained from designing and making concrete beam samples,
coupled with the slump test, provide valuable insights into the quality and workability of the
samples, aligning with the objective of producing beams suitable for practical usage in
construction. Through the slump test, the workability of the concrete can be assessed,
indicating how easily it can be placed and compacted. By comparing the slump test results
against standard specifications, such as those outlined in ASTM standards, it can be inferred
whether the concrete beam samples meet the required workability criteria. Passing the
slump test within the specified limits suggests that the samples possess the desired
consistency and are well-suited for construction applications. Conversely, failure to meet
these standards may indicate potential issues with the mix design or manufacturing process
that need to be addressed. Overall, the laboratory results from the design, making, and
slump testing of concrete beam samples offer crucial insights into their suitability for practical
use in construction, helping to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.