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Various tests for workability of concrete at construction sites i.e slump test, Vee-bee test, Compaction factor test
and its recommended values are given below.
What is workability of concrete and What are tests is generally performed at site for its
determination? And what are its recommended values for different purposes?
Workability of concrete describes the ease or difficulty with which the concrete is handled, transported and placed
between the forms with minimum loss of homogeneity.
i. the concrete mixture is too wet, coarse aggregates settle at the bottom of concrete mass and as a result
concrete becomes non-uniform composition,
ii. the concrete mixture is too dry, it will be difficult to handle and place it in position
The first two tests are laboratory tests while the third test is the field test.
2. Mix the dry ingredients of the concrete thoroughly till a uniform colour is obtained and then add the required
quantity of water.
3. Place the mixed concrete in the mould to about one-fourth of its height.
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4. Compact the concrete 25 times with the help of a tamping rod uniformly all over the area.
5. Place the concrete in the mould about half of its height and compact it again.
6. Place the concrete up to its three fourth height and then up to its top. Compact each layer 25 times with the
help of tamping rod uniformly. For the second subsequent layers, the tamping rod should penetrate into underlying
layers.
7. Strike off the top surface of mould with a trowel or tamping rod so that the mould is filled to its top.
9. When the settlement of concrete stops, measure the subsidence of the concrete in millimeters which is the
required slump of the concrete.
The slump test is suitable only for the concrete of high or medium workability.
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5 Mass concrete 20 to 50 mm
6 Concrete to be vibrated 10 to 25 mm
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