The document discusses properties of fresh concrete, including consistency, workability, and standard tests used to measure these properties. It focuses on the slump test, describing the procedure, equipment, types of slump results, uses, and differences in standards. The slump test involves filling a slump cone with concrete, striking it off, lifting the cone, and measuring the amount the concrete subsides to determine consistency. Higher slump indicates wetter, more workable concrete.
This document discusses properties of concrete and compaction methods. It covers the importance of compacting concrete to remove air voids and increase strength. Methods of compaction include manual techniques like rodding and tamping as well as mechanical vibration using internal and external vibrators. Improper vibration can lead to defects like honeycombing or segregation. Newer techniques like self-compacting concrete use superplasticizers to reduce the need for external vibration during pouring and placement.
Chemical admixtures are added to concrete to modify properties in either the fresh or hardened state. Common admixtures include air-entraining admixtures, which introduce tiny air bubbles that improve freeze-thaw resistance; water-reducing admixtures, which lower the water content needed for a given workability; and superplasticizers, also called high-range water reducers, which make very flowable, self-consolidating concrete. Admixtures function through adsorption, de-flocculation, or chemical interaction with hydrating cement. They are used to reduce construction costs, achieve desired concrete properties, and maintain quality in adverse conditions.
1. The document discusses various destructive and non-destructive testing methods for measuring the properties of hardened concrete. 2. Destructive tests include cube tests to determine compressive strength and split-cylinder or flexural tests to determine tensile strength. 3. Non-destructive tests discussed are rebound hammer testing, ultrasonic pulse velocity testing, penetration resistance testing, pull-out testing, and using a profometer.
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The document outlines the key stages in the production of concrete: batching, mixing, transporting, placing, compacting, curing, and finishing. It describes the various methods used at each stage, including volume and weight batching, hand mixing and stationary mixers, transport using trucks and conveyors, placement using different techniques, compaction through hand tools and vibration, curing methods like immersion and membrane curing, and finishing concrete surfaces.
This document describes a flow test conducted to measure the workability of concrete. The test involves filling a slump cone with concrete, raising the cone to allow the concrete to spread across a flow table, and dropping the table 15 times. The average diameter of the spread concrete is then measured. The student conducted the test and found the average diameter was 565mm, within the acceptable range of 400-650mm for flowing concrete. The flow test is concluded to be a useful method for measuring the workability of high-slump concrete in both lab and field settings.
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This document discusses properties of concrete and compaction methods. It covers the importance of compacting concrete to remove air voids and increase strength. Methods of compaction include manual techniques like rodding and tamping as well as mechanical vibration using internal and external vibrators. Improper vibration can lead to defects like honeycombing or segregation. Newer techniques like self-compacting concrete use superplasticizers to reduce the need for external vibration during pouring and placement.
Chemical admixtures are added to concrete to modify properties in either the fresh or hardened state. Common admixtures include air-entraining admixtures, which introduce tiny air bubbles that improve freeze-thaw resistance; water-reducing admixtures, which lower the water content needed for a given workability; and superplasticizers, also called high-range water reducers, which make very flowable, self-consolidating concrete. Admixtures function through adsorption, de-flocculation, or chemical interaction with hydrating cement. They are used to reduce construction costs, achieve desired concrete properties, and maintain quality in adverse conditions.
1. The document discusses various destructive and non-destructive testing methods for measuring the properties of hardened concrete. 2. Destructive tests include cube tests to determine compressive strength and split-cylinder or flexural tests to determine tensile strength. 3. Non-destructive tests discussed are rebound hammer testing, ultrasonic pulse velocity testing, penetration resistance testing, pull-out testing, and using a profometer.
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The document outlines the key stages in the production of concrete: batching, mixing, transporting, placing, compacting, curing, and finishing. It describes the various methods used at each stage, including volume and weight batching, hand mixing and stationary mixers, transport using trucks and conveyors, placement using different techniques, compaction through hand tools and vibration, curing methods like immersion and membrane curing, and finishing concrete surfaces.
This document describes a flow test conducted to measure the workability of concrete. The test involves filling a slump cone with concrete, raising the cone to allow the concrete to spread across a flow table, and dropping the table 15 times. The average diameter of the spread concrete is then measured. The student conducted the test and found the average diameter was 565mm, within the acceptable range of 400-650mm for flowing concrete. The flow test is concluded to be a useful method for measuring the workability of high-slump concrete in both lab and field settings.
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of prestress
1. Grouting is a process of injecting fluid materials like cement into subsurface soils or rocks to fill pores and fissures.
2. There are different types of grouting materials and methods depending on the permeability and structure of the soil or rock.
3. Grouting is used for ground improvement on construction projects, fixing anchors, repairing defects, and other applications.
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This document discusses fresh concrete and factors that affect its workability. It describes workability as the ease with which concrete can be mixed, placed, and compacted. Key factors that influence workability include water content, aggregate size and shape, admixtures, aggregate surface texture, and aggregate grading. Common tests to measure workability are the slump test, compacting factor test, and VeeBee consistometer test. The document also covers segregation and bleeding of concrete, their causes, and methods to prevent them.
The document discusses asphalt concrete pavement construction. It explains the important steps which include proper material selection, mix design, transportation of materials, laydown of asphalt using paving equipment, and quality control monitoring during construction. Ensuring proper equipment, construction procedures, and addressing potential issues are essential to producing a quality, durable pavement.
Compaction is the process of expelling air from freshly placed concrete to increase its density. It increases concrete's strength, bonding with reinforcement, and durability while decreasing permeability. Compaction can be done manually by rodding, ramming, or tamping, or mechanically by internal vibration using poker vibrators, external vibration of forms, or surface vibration of screed boards. Mechanical vibration is more efficient and allows placement in difficult areas with less water needed compared to manual methods. Proper compaction results in strong, dense concrete.
Concrete -
The most used construction material.
In here a brief about its -
Ingredients
Grades
Production &
Properties
are discussed with appropriate pictorial presentation making it quite simpler for understanding.
This document provides an overview of concrete, including its composition, properties, production process, and testing. Some key points:
- Concrete is a composite material made of cement, fine and coarse aggregates, and water. It can be classified based on its cementing material, mix proportions, performance specifications, grade, density, and place of casting.
- The production of concrete involves batching, mixing, transporting, placing, compacting, curing, and finishing. Proper batching and mixing are important to ensure uniform strength. Compaction removes entrapped air for maximum strength. Curing maintains moisture for proper hardening.
- Concrete properties depend on water-cement ratio, with maximum theoretical
Properties of Fresh and Hardened ConcreteRishabh Lala
1. The document discusses the properties of fresh and hardened concrete, including workability, strength, permeability, and durability.
2. Workability of fresh concrete refers to the effort required to mix and place the concrete without segregation. It is measured by tests like slump.
3. Compressive strength is an important property of hardened concrete, as concrete is designed to resist compressive loads. Strength depends on factors like water-cement ratio and compaction.
4. Permeability and durability are also important properties, as permeability affects how easily substances like water or salts can pass through concrete. Low permeability leads to higher durability.
This document discusses different types of special concretes, including light weight concrete, aerated concrete, and no fines concrete. It provides details on the properties and production methods of these concretes. Light weight concrete has lower density than normal concrete, which provides benefits like reduced structural weight. Aerated concrete is made by introducing air bubbles into cement mortar, creating a lightweight cellular structure. No fines concrete omits fine aggregates, consisting of only cement, coarse aggregates, and water. These special concretes are used for applications requiring specific properties like lower density or higher insulation.
The document summarizes several experiments conducted in a concrete technology lab to test properties of cement and concrete, including fineness of cement, normal consistency of cement, setting time of cement, specific gravity of cement, compressive strength of cement, slump test of concrete, Vee-Bee test of concrete, and compaction factor test of concrete. The experiments are performed according to standard procedures and test methods to determine key properties like workability, consistency, setting behavior, density, and strength.
This document discusses the durability and permeability of concrete. It defines durability as the ability to last a long time without significant deterioration. Permeability is defined as the property that governs the rate of flow of a fluid into a porous solid. The document discusses factors that affect the durability and permeability of concrete such as water-cement ratio, cement properties, aggregate type and quality, curing methods, and use of admixtures. Maintaining a low water-cement ratio and limiting chloride and sulfate levels in concrete are important for ensuring durability.
Factors affecting the strenght of concreteMUBARAKALI111
The document discusses several factors that affect the impact strength of concrete, including the shape, size and texture of aggregates, compaction methods, curing processes, and water-cement ratio. It notes that aggregates are key factors, and that proper compaction to 5-10% air void content and curing for 7-14 days are important. An ideal concrete mix ratio is listed as 1:2:4 cement to aggregate.
This document discusses creep and shrinkage in concrete structures. It defines creep as time-dependent deformations of concrete under load, and shrinkage as shortening of concrete due to drying that is independent of applied loads. Factors that affect creep include concrete mix proportions, aggregate properties, age at loading, curing conditions, cement properties, temperature, and stress level. Factors that affect shrinkage include drying conditions, time, and water-cement ratio. The document also discusses types of shrinkage such as plastic, drying, autogenous, and carbonation shrinkages. It outlines effects of creep and shrinkage on structures and methods to prevent shrinkage.
Concrete permeability is a key factor in its durability. Permeability is affected by water-cement ratio, with lower ratios producing less permeable concrete. Curing also impacts permeability. Proper curing, including moist curing, produces less permeable concrete. Permeability testing involves measuring water flow through a sample over time under pressure. Sulfate attack can occur when sulfates penetrate permeable concrete and form expansive compounds that crack the material. Resistance to sulfates is improved with lower permeability concrete.
The document provides an overview of concrete technology, including its history, composition, strength mechanism, current practices, and future trends. It discusses how the ancient Egyptians and Romans used early forms of concrete and mortar in construction. The modern development of cement began with John Smeaton in the 18th century and Joseph Aspdin's invention of Portland cement in the 19th century. The document also describes the typical ingredients of concrete - cement, aggregate, sand, water and admixtures - and how hydration of cement provides the binding strength. Current and emerging concrete types like self-compacting concrete, high performance concrete, fly ash concrete and biological/self-healing concrete are summarized.
This document provides information on concrete mix design, including objectives, basic considerations, and the IS (Indian Standards) method for mix design. The objectives of mix design are to achieve the desired workability, strength, durability, and cost. Basic considerations include cost, specifications, workability, strength, durability, and aggregate grading. The IS method is then described in steps, including selecting target strength, water-cement ratio, air content, water and sand contents, cement content, and aggregate contents. An example application of the IS method is also provided.
This document provides a summary of key information about workability of fresh concrete, including:
1. It lists student enrollment numbers and guides for a class on fresh concrete.
2. The introduction covers factors that affect workability such as water content, cement properties, aggregate size and texture, and temperature. Proper workability is important for strength and durability.
3. Common tests for measuring workability are described briefly, including slump test, compacting factor test, and flow test. Workability ranges are provided for different applications.
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1. Grouting is a process of injecting fluid materials like cement into subsurface soils or rocks to fill pores and fissures.
2. There are different types of grouting materials and methods depending on the permeability and structure of the soil or rock.
3. Grouting is used for ground improvement on construction projects, fixing anchors, repairing defects, and other applications.
HIGH STRENGTH CONCRETE MIX DESIGN [IS 10262-2019].pptxShivaprasad Rajoor
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This document discusses fresh concrete and factors that affect its workability. It describes workability as the ease with which concrete can be mixed, placed, and compacted. Key factors that influence workability include water content, aggregate size and shape, admixtures, aggregate surface texture, and aggregate grading. Common tests to measure workability are the slump test, compacting factor test, and VeeBee consistometer test. The document also covers segregation and bleeding of concrete, their causes, and methods to prevent them.
The document discusses asphalt concrete pavement construction. It explains the important steps which include proper material selection, mix design, transportation of materials, laydown of asphalt using paving equipment, and quality control monitoring during construction. Ensuring proper equipment, construction procedures, and addressing potential issues are essential to producing a quality, durable pavement.
Compaction is the process of expelling air from freshly placed concrete to increase its density. It increases concrete's strength, bonding with reinforcement, and durability while decreasing permeability. Compaction can be done manually by rodding, ramming, or tamping, or mechanically by internal vibration using poker vibrators, external vibration of forms, or surface vibration of screed boards. Mechanical vibration is more efficient and allows placement in difficult areas with less water needed compared to manual methods. Proper compaction results in strong, dense concrete.
Concrete -
The most used construction material.
In here a brief about its -
Ingredients
Grades
Production &
Properties
are discussed with appropriate pictorial presentation making it quite simpler for understanding.
This document provides an overview of concrete, including its composition, properties, production process, and testing. Some key points:
- Concrete is a composite material made of cement, fine and coarse aggregates, and water. It can be classified based on its cementing material, mix proportions, performance specifications, grade, density, and place of casting.
- The production of concrete involves batching, mixing, transporting, placing, compacting, curing, and finishing. Proper batching and mixing are important to ensure uniform strength. Compaction removes entrapped air for maximum strength. Curing maintains moisture for proper hardening.
- Concrete properties depend on water-cement ratio, with maximum theoretical
Properties of Fresh and Hardened ConcreteRishabh Lala
1. The document discusses the properties of fresh and hardened concrete, including workability, strength, permeability, and durability.
2. Workability of fresh concrete refers to the effort required to mix and place the concrete without segregation. It is measured by tests like slump.
3. Compressive strength is an important property of hardened concrete, as concrete is designed to resist compressive loads. Strength depends on factors like water-cement ratio and compaction.
4. Permeability and durability are also important properties, as permeability affects how easily substances like water or salts can pass through concrete. Low permeability leads to higher durability.
This document discusses different types of special concretes, including light weight concrete, aerated concrete, and no fines concrete. It provides details on the properties and production methods of these concretes. Light weight concrete has lower density than normal concrete, which provides benefits like reduced structural weight. Aerated concrete is made by introducing air bubbles into cement mortar, creating a lightweight cellular structure. No fines concrete omits fine aggregates, consisting of only cement, coarse aggregates, and water. These special concretes are used for applications requiring specific properties like lower density or higher insulation.
The document summarizes several experiments conducted in a concrete technology lab to test properties of cement and concrete, including fineness of cement, normal consistency of cement, setting time of cement, specific gravity of cement, compressive strength of cement, slump test of concrete, Vee-Bee test of concrete, and compaction factor test of concrete. The experiments are performed according to standard procedures and test methods to determine key properties like workability, consistency, setting behavior, density, and strength.
This document discusses the durability and permeability of concrete. It defines durability as the ability to last a long time without significant deterioration. Permeability is defined as the property that governs the rate of flow of a fluid into a porous solid. The document discusses factors that affect the durability and permeability of concrete such as water-cement ratio, cement properties, aggregate type and quality, curing methods, and use of admixtures. Maintaining a low water-cement ratio and limiting chloride and sulfate levels in concrete are important for ensuring durability.
Factors affecting the strenght of concreteMUBARAKALI111
The document discusses several factors that affect the impact strength of concrete, including the shape, size and texture of aggregates, compaction methods, curing processes, and water-cement ratio. It notes that aggregates are key factors, and that proper compaction to 5-10% air void content and curing for 7-14 days are important. An ideal concrete mix ratio is listed as 1:2:4 cement to aggregate.
This document discusses creep and shrinkage in concrete structures. It defines creep as time-dependent deformations of concrete under load, and shrinkage as shortening of concrete due to drying that is independent of applied loads. Factors that affect creep include concrete mix proportions, aggregate properties, age at loading, curing conditions, cement properties, temperature, and stress level. Factors that affect shrinkage include drying conditions, time, and water-cement ratio. The document also discusses types of shrinkage such as plastic, drying, autogenous, and carbonation shrinkages. It outlines effects of creep and shrinkage on structures and methods to prevent shrinkage.
Concrete permeability is a key factor in its durability. Permeability is affected by water-cement ratio, with lower ratios producing less permeable concrete. Curing also impacts permeability. Proper curing, including moist curing, produces less permeable concrete. Permeability testing involves measuring water flow through a sample over time under pressure. Sulfate attack can occur when sulfates penetrate permeable concrete and form expansive compounds that crack the material. Resistance to sulfates is improved with lower permeability concrete.
The document provides an overview of concrete technology, including its history, composition, strength mechanism, current practices, and future trends. It discusses how the ancient Egyptians and Romans used early forms of concrete and mortar in construction. The modern development of cement began with John Smeaton in the 18th century and Joseph Aspdin's invention of Portland cement in the 19th century. The document also describes the typical ingredients of concrete - cement, aggregate, sand, water and admixtures - and how hydration of cement provides the binding strength. Current and emerging concrete types like self-compacting concrete, high performance concrete, fly ash concrete and biological/self-healing concrete are summarized.
This document provides information on concrete mix design, including objectives, basic considerations, and the IS (Indian Standards) method for mix design. The objectives of mix design are to achieve the desired workability, strength, durability, and cost. Basic considerations include cost, specifications, workability, strength, durability, and aggregate grading. The IS method is then described in steps, including selecting target strength, water-cement ratio, air content, water and sand contents, cement content, and aggregate contents. An example application of the IS method is also provided.
This document provides a summary of key information about workability of fresh concrete, including:
1. It lists student enrollment numbers and guides for a class on fresh concrete.
2. The introduction covers factors that affect workability such as water content, cement properties, aggregate size and texture, and temperature. Proper workability is important for strength and durability.
3. Common tests for measuring workability are described briefly, including slump test, compacting factor test, and flow test. Workability ranges are provided for different applications.
Hello, My name is Saidul Islam. I am a student of Stamford University Bangladesh. It is my varsity presentration. Here halp our course teacher , so I made it too largest. Here you got details in concrete. we are finish those work.
A presentation on Fresh Concrete Chapter 2_Fresh-Concrete.pptRudraBasugade
Fresh concrete properties affect its hardened state. The degree of compaction is important for potential strength and durability. The first 48 hours are critical for performance as they control long-term behavior like strength and elasticity. Workability refers to how easily concrete can be placed, compacted and finished without segregation. It is assessed using slump and compacting factor tests, with higher slumps indicating better workability suitable for more complex placements. Consistency, a part of workability, relates to flow and is measured by slump tests.
The document discusses various tests used to evaluate the properties of fresh and hardened concrete, including slump tests, compaction factor tests, Vee-Bee consistometer tests, flow tests, and Kelly ball tests for fresh concrete workability. Hardened concrete is evaluated using rebound hammer tests to estimate compressive strength and ultrasonic pulse velocity tests to assess quality. A case study describes a reinforced concrete structure collapse due to design flaws in accounting for beam-column joint forces, inadequate reinforcement detailing, and omitted column links.
This document discusses properties of fresh concrete including consistency, workability, segregation, and bleeding. It defines consistency tests like slump test, flow test, and ball penetration test. Consistency refers to the wetness or stiffness of concrete, which is important for workability and preventing issues like segregation or bleeding. Workability refers to how easily concrete can be placed and compacted without defects. The document also discusses factors that affect workability and methods to improve it, like water-cement ratio, aggregate properties, and additives.
Workability of concrete is defined as the ease and homogeneity with which a freshly mixed concrete or mortar can be mixed, placed, compacted and finished. Strictly, it is the amount of useful internal work necessary to produce 100% compaction.
5 Must Know Types of Concrete Testing for Civil EngineersSHAZEBALIKHAN1
The five concrete tests explained in the article are basic and must do. The tests methods, procedures, relevant code are mentioned. Workability test, temperature test, setting time test, compressive strength test, permeability test.
1. The document describes a concrete slump test conducted by a student to determine the workability and consistency of a concrete mix.
2. The test procedure involves filling a slump cone with the concrete in layers, tamping each layer with a rod, and measuring the amount the concrete sinks after removing the cone.
3. The results of the test on a concrete mix with a water-cement ratio of 0.45 showed zero slump, indicating a dry mix suitable for road construction where vibration is used for compaction.
Predicting the Workability of Fresh Concrete Using Simple Pull-out TestIJRESJOURNAL
This study explores using a simple pull-out test to predict the workability of fresh concrete as an alternative to other common tests. Concrete samples with varying water-cement ratios were tested for slump, compacting factor, and pull-out strength. Regression analysis showed pull-out strength highly correlates with compacting factor. Calculated and measured compacting factors matched closely. The pull-out test provides a fast, easy means to determine workability on-site and is recommended as an alternative to other tests.
PDL’s Construction Development (Technical) Training Session-I_Structural.pptxChristopherThomas578171
This document provides an overview of structural construction materials and processes. It discusses aggregates, cement, water, reinforcement, admixtures, workability testing, water-cement ratios, concrete curing, embedded pipes, and cement and rebar storage. Formwork and scaffolding requirements are also outlined. Test procedures like slump tests and concrete cylinder tests are described. Typical reinforced concrete details are shown regarding clear cover, beam-column joints, splices and more.
Non-destructive testing of concrete uses various methods to assess the strength and durability of concrete structures without damaging them. Common non-destructive testing methods described in the document include rebound hammer testing, pull-out testing, ultrasonic pulse velocity testing, and radioactive testing. Each method has benefits and limitations for providing information on properties like compressive strength, uniformity, presence of cracks, and condition of reinforcement. The results of non-destructive testing can be used to evaluate existing structures and monitor concrete quality during construction.
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This document summarizes several non-destructive testing methods for concrete, including:
- Rebound hammer testing, which measures surface hardness to estimate strength. Factors like surface smoothness and moisture affect results.
- Ultrasonic pulse velocity testing, which times pulse transmission through concrete to determine strength. Transducers can be placed on different faces.
- Penetration and pull-out tests, which measure hardness by probe penetration depth or pull-out force, respectively, and correlate to strength. Surface damage occurs.
- Acoustic, radioactive, and nuclear methods have also been used to study crack initiation and location defects, though radioactive techniques risk safety issues.
This document provides information about different types of cement and concrete. It discusses the key constituents of concrete including cement, sand, gravel and water. It describes different types of cement such as Portland cement and their uses. The document also covers topics like mix design, properties and testing of concrete, and properties and testing of aggregates used in concrete.
Non-destructive testing methods can provide information about the properties of existing concrete structures without damaging them. Various methods are described in the document, including rebound hammer testing, ultrasonic pulse velocity testing, and radioactive methods. These methods measure physical properties like hardness, ultrasonic pulse transmission, and density that can help indicate characteristics like strength and uniformity or detect issues like cracking and honeycombing. Interpretation requires calibration and accounting for factors like materials and curing conditions. The goal of non-destructive testing is to evaluate concrete quality, strength, integrity, reinforcement, and signs of deterioration.
The document discusses the strength of concrete and factors that influence it. It states that concrete is strong in compression but weak in tension. The principal factors that affect the strength of concrete are the water-cement ratio, quality of materials used, degree of compaction, and curing process. Non-destructive testing methods like rebound hammer, ultrasonic pulse velocity, and covermeter tests can be used to evaluate the in-place strength of hardened concrete without damaging it.
1) Several non-destructive testing methods have been developed to evaluate the quality and strength of concrete without damaging it, including penetration tests, rebound tests, pull-out techniques, dynamic tests, and radioactive tests.
2) Penetration tests measure the depth that a probe penetrates the concrete, rebound tests measure the rebound distance of a hammer striking the concrete, and pull-out tests measure the force required to remove a steel rod cast into the concrete.
3) Dynamic tests like ultrasonic pulse velocity tests measure the speed of ultrasonic pulses through the concrete, which can indicate quality and strength. Radioactive tests use gamma rays to detect reinforcement location and density variations.
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The document summarizes several tests conducted on cement to determine its properties and quality. It describes procedures for testing the fineness, consistency, setting time, soundness, tensile strength and compressive strength of cement. Fineness is measured by sieving cement and finding the percentage residue. Consistency is determined using a Vicat apparatus. Setting time tests use Vicat needles to find when the cement can no longer be penetrated or indented. Soundness ensures cement does not excessively expand when boiled. Tensile and compressive strength tests involve making mortar cubes or cylinders and testing them after curing.
This document discusses the physical properties of sand, including soil texture, grain size and distribution, particle shape, and Atterberg limits. It covers topics such as soil classification based on texture, methods for determining liquid limit and plastic limit, and engineering applications of grain size distribution and consistency indices. Key points include how texture relates to relative particle sizes and ranges, methods for conducting sieve and hydrometer analyses, factors that influence Atterberg limits testing, and uses of soil properties in problems like permeability estimation and compaction.
The document discusses various tests that are conducted on sand to determine its suitability for use in concrete. The key tests described are: moisture content, clay content, grain size distribution, permeability, strength, refractoriness, hardness, silt content, and bulking. These tests are important because sand properties like cleanliness, grain shape and size distribution influence the strength and durability of hardened concrete. Impurities in sand like silt or organic matter can weaken the final concrete.
The document discusses shear strength of soils and describes the triaxial shear test. It explains that the triaxial test subjects a soil specimen to three compressive stresses in perpendicular directions to measure its mechanical properties. Direct shear and triaxial tests are described and compared. The triaxial test apparatus and procedures for unconsolidated-undrained, consolidated-undrained, and consolidated-drained triaxial tests are outlined. Advancements in triaxial testing options and conclusions on benefits of the triaxial test are presented.
The document provides information about cement, including its definition, main types, ingredients, and tests. It defines cement as a binder with hydraulic properties made of calcium silicates and other calcium compounds. The main types of cement are used in mortar and concrete production. Key ingredients in cement include lime, silica, alumina, and magnesium. Cement can be tested through field tests like color, texture, and setting behavior or through laboratory tests of fineness, setting time, strength, soundness, and heat of hydration.
This document provides information about landslides presented by a group of engineering students. It defines different types of landslides including earthflows, soil creep, rock creep, solifluction, mudflows, slumps, rock slides, and rock falls. Causes of landslides include water, the nature and structure of rocks, and disturbances to equilibrium. Effects can be dangerous to life and property. Prevention methods aim to reduce slopes, divert surface water, lower water content, and use retaining walls or piling.
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2. Properties OF Fresh Concrete
Introduction
The potential strength and durability of concrete of a given mix
proportion is very dependent on the degree of its compaction.
It is vital, therefore, that the consistency of the mix be such that the
concrete can be transported, placed, and finished sufficiently early
enough to attain the expected strength and durability.
Significance
The first 48 hours are very important for the performance of the
concrete structure.
It controls the long-term behavior, influence f'c (ultimate strength),
Ec (elastic modulus), creep, and durability.
3. Properties OF Fresh Concrete
Elasticity and Strength Of Concrete
The elastic properties of materials are a measure of their
resistance to deformation under an applied load (but the
elastic strain is recovered when the load is removed).
Strength usually refers to the maximum stress that a given
kind of sample can carry.
Understanding these properties and how they are
measured is essential for anyone wishing to use materials
4. Main Prop. OF Fresh
Concrete
Consistency
• Slump Test
• Flow Test
• Penetration Test
Workability
• Compacting
Factor Test
• VeBe Time Test
Segregation
• ---
• ---
Bleeding
• Bleeding
Water Test
5.
6. Concrete Consistency
Consistency or fluidity of concrete is an important
component of workability and refers in a way to the
wetness of the concrete.
However, it must not be assumed that the wetter the mix
the more workable it is. If a mix is too wet, segregation
may occur with resulting honeycomb, excessive
bleeding, and sand streaking on the formed surfaces
7. Concrete Consistency
On the other hand, if a mix is too dry it may be difficult to
place and compact, and segregation may occur because
of lack of cohesiveness and plasticity of the paste.
8. 3Ways to determine Consistency of Fresh
Concrete
Consistency
Tests
Slump Test
Ball penetration
testFlow Test
10. Slump Test
Definition
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
Slump is a measurement of concrete’s workability, or fluidity.
It’s an indirect measurement of concrete consistency or stiffness.
Principle
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.
11. Slump Test
Apparatus
Slump cone : 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
Scale for measurement,
Temping rod(steel) 15mm diameter, 60cm length.
12. Slump Test
Procedure
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 mold top opening) by
means of screening and rolling motion of the temping rod.
The mold 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.
13. Slump Test
Procedure
Immediately after filling is completed and the concrete is
leveled, the cone is slowly and carefully lifted vertically, an
unsupported concrete will now slump.
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 mould is noted
with scale. (usually measured to the nearest 5 mm (1/4 in).
14. Slump Test
Precautions
In order to reduce the influence on slump of the variation in
the surface friction, the inside of the mold and its base
should be moistened at the beginning of every test, and
prior to lifting of the mold the area immediately around the
base of the cone should be cleaned from concrete which
may have dropped accidentally.
15. Slump Test
Types Of 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
16. Slump Test
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.
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.
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.
17. Slump Test
Types Of Slump
True Slump
In a true slump the concrete simply subsides, keeping more or less
to shape
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.
18. Slump Test
Uses
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.
This application of slump test as well as its simplicity, is
responsible for its widespread use.
19. Slump Test
Degree of
workability
Slump (mm)
Compacting
Factor
Use for which concrete
is suitable
Very low 0 - 25 0.78
Very dry mixes; used in road
making. Roads vibrated by
power operated machines
Low 25 - 50 0.85
Low workability mixes; used for
foundations with light
reinforcement. Roads vibrated
by hand operated Machines
Medium 50 - 100 0.92
Medium workability mixes;
manually compacted flat slabs
using crushed aggregates.
Normal reinforced concrete
manually compacted and
heavily reinforced sections with
vibrations
High 100 - 175 0.95
High workability concrete;
for sections with congested
reinforcement. Not normally
suitable for vibration
>Table : Workability, Slump and Compacting Factor of concrete with 19 or 38 mm (3/4 or 11/2 in) maximum size of aggregate.
20. Slump Test
Slump (mm) 0 - 20 20 - 40 40 - 120 120 - 200 200 - 220
Consistenc
y
Dry Stiff Plastic Wet Sloppy
>Table : Relation between Consistency and Slump values
21. Slump Test
Difference in Standards
The slump test is referred to in several testing and building code, with minor
differences in the details of performing the test.
United States
In the United States, engineers use the ASTM standards and AASHTO
specifications when referring to the concrete slump test. The American
standards explicitly state that the slump cone should have a height of 12-in, a
bottom diameter of 8-in and an upper diameter of 4-in. The ASTM standards
also state in the procedure that when the cone is removed, it should be lifted
up vertically, without any rotational movement at all The concrete slump test is
known as "Standard Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete"
and carries the code (ASTM C 143) or (AASHTO T 119).
United Kingdom & Europe
In the United Kingdom, the Standards specify a slump cone height of 300-mm,
a bottom diameter of 200-mm and a top diameter of 100-mm. The British
Standards do not explicitly specify that the cone should only be lifted vertically.
The slump test in the British standards was first (BS 1881–102) and is now
replaced by the European Standard (BS EN 12350-2)
23. Flow Test
Definition
The flow table test or flow test is a method to determine the
consistence of fresh concrete.
Application When fresh concrete is delivered to a site by a truck
mixer it is sometimes necessary to check its consistence before
pouring it into formwork.
If the consistence is not correct, the concrete will not have the
desired qualities once it has set, particularly the desired strength.
If the concrete is too pasty, it may result in cavities within the
concrete which leads to corrosion of the rebar, eventually leading
to the formation of cracks (as the rebar expands as it corrodes)
which will accelerate the whole process, rather like insufficient
concrete cover. Cavities will also lower the stress the concrete is
able to support.
24. Flow Test
Equipment
Flow table with a grip and a hinge, 70 cm x 70 cm.
Abrams cone, open at the top and at the bottom - 30 cm high,
17 cm top diameter, 25 cm base diameter
Water bucket and broom for wetting the flow table.
Tamping rod, 60 cm height
Scale for measurement
25. Flow Test
Conducting
The flow table is wetted.
The cone is placed on the flow table and filled with fresh
concrete in two layers, each layer 25 times tamp with
tamping rod.
The cone is lifted, allowing the concrete to flow.
The flow table is then lifted up several centimeters and
then dropped, causing the concrete flow a little bit further.
After this the diameter of the concrete is measured in a 6
different direction and take the average.
30. Ball Penetration Test (Kelly Ball)
Definition
Another method used in the field and laboratory to
measure the consistency of concrete is the ball penetration
test (ASTM C360) which is also known as the Kelly ball
test*.
Procedure
It is performed by measuring the penetration, in inches, of a
6-in. diameter steel cylinder with a hemi spherically shaped
bottom , weighing 30 lbs.
31. Ball Penetration Test (Kelly Ball)
Advantages
One of the advantages of the ball penetration test can be
performed on the concrete in a hopper, buggy,
wheelbarrow, or other suitable container.
Another advantage of this method is its simplicity and the
rapidity with which the consistency of the concrete can
be determined.
It is also not dependent on a procedure of filling and
rodding a container like the slump test.
33. What Difference Between … ?
Penetration Test (Kelly Ball)
This is a simple field test consisting of the measurement of the
indentation made by15 cm diameter metal hemisphere weighing
13.6 kg. when freely placed on fresh concrete . The test has been
devised by Kelly and hence known as Kelly Ball Test. This has not
been covered by Indian Standards Specification. The advantages
of this test is that it can be performed on the concrete placed in
site and it is claimed that this test can be performed faster with a
greater precision than slump test.
34. What Difference Between … ?
Slump Test
Slump test is the most commonly used method of measuring
consistency of concrete which can be employed either in
laboratory or at site of work. It is not a suitable method for very
wet or very dry concrete. It does not measure all factors
contributing to workability, nor is it always representative of the
placability of the concrete.
The apparatus for conducting the slump test essentially consists
of a metallic mold in the form of a frustum of a cone having the
internal dimensions as under:
Bottom diameter : 20 cm
Top diameter : 10 cm
Height : 30 cm
35.
36. Concrete Workability
Definition
The property of fresh concrete which is indicated by the amount
of useful internal work required to fully compact the concrete
without bleeding or segregation in the finished product.
Workability is one of the physical parameters of concrete which
affects the strength and durability as well as the cost of labor and
appearance of the finished product
Concrete is said to be workable when it is easily placed and
compacted homogeneously i.e without bleeding or
Segregation. Unworkable concrete needs more work or effort to
be compacted in place, also honeycombs &/or pockets may also
be visible in finished concrete.
37. Concrete Workability
Factors affecting workability
Water content in the concrete mix
Amount of cement & its Properties
Aggregate Grading (Size Distribution)
Nature of Aggregate Particles (Shape, Surface Texture,
Porosity etc.)
Temperature of the concrete mix
Humidity of the environment
Mode of compaction
Method of placement of concrete
Method of transmission of concrete
38. Concrete Workability
How To improve the workability of concrete
increase water/cement ratio
increase size of aggregate
use well-rounded and smooth aggregate instead of irregular
shape
increase the mixing time
increase the mixing temperature
use non-porous and saturated aggregate
with addition of air-entraining mixtures
An on site simple test for determining workability is the SLUMP
TEST.
40. Compacting Factor Test
Introduction
These tests were developed in the UK by Glanville ( 1947 )
and it is measure the degree of compaction For the standard
amount of work and thus offer a direct and reasonably
reliable assessment of the workability Of concrete . the test
require measurement of the weight of the partially and fully
compacted concrete and the ratio the partially compacted
weight to the fully compacted weight, which is always less
than one, is known as compacted factor .
For the normal range of concrete the compacting factor lies
between 0.8 - 0.92
41. Compacting Factor Test
Apparatus
Trowels
Hand Scoop (15.2 cm long)
Rod of steel or other suitable material
(1.6 cm diameter, 61 cm long rounded
at one end ).
Balance.
42. Compacting Factor Test
Procedure
1) Ensure the apparatus and associated equipment are clean before
test and free from hardened concrete and superfluous water .
2) Weigh the bottom cylinder to nearest 10gm , put it back on the stand
and cover it up with a pair of floats .
3) Gently fill the upper hopper with the sampled concrete to the level of
the rim with use of a scoop .
4) Immediately open the trap door of the upper hopper and allow the
sampled concrete to fall into the middle hopper .
5) Remove the floats on top of the bottom cylinder and open the trap
door of the middle hopper allowing the sampled concrete to fall into
the bottom cylinder .
6) Remove the surplus concrete above the top of the bottom cylinder
by holding a float in each hand and move towards each other to cut
off the concrete across the top of cylinder
43. Compacting Factor Test
7) Wipe clean the outside of cylinder of concrete and weigh to nearest
10gm .
8) Subtract the weight of empty cylinder from the weight of cylinder
plus concrete to obtain the weight of partially compacted concrete .
9) Remove the concrete from the cylinder and refill with sampled
concrete in layers .
10) Compact each layer thoroughly with the standard Compacting Bar to
achieve full compaction .
11) Float off the surplus concrete to top of cylinder and wipe it clean .
12) Weigh the cylinder to nearest 10gm and subtract the weight of
empty cylinder from the weight of cylinder plus concrete to obtain
the weight of fully compacted concrete .
47. VeBe Time Test
Definition
It is based on measuring the time (Called VEBE time) needed to transfer
the shape of a concrete mix from a frustum cone to a cylinder (these
shapes are standardized by the apparatus of this test), by vibrating and
compacting the mix. The more VEBE time needed the less workable the
mix is. This method is very useful for stiff mixes.
Apparatus
Cylindrical container with diameter = 240 mm, and height = 200 mm
Mold: the same mold used in the slump test.
Disc : A transparent horizontal disc attached to a rod which slides vertically
Vibrating Table : 380*260 mm, supported by four rubber shock absorbers
Tamping Rod
Stop watch
48. VeBe Time Test
Procedure
1) Slump test as described earlier is performed, placing the slump
cone inside the sheet metal cylindrical pot of the consist meter.
2) The glass disc attached to the swivel arm is turn and place on the
top of the concrete in the pot.
3) The electrical vibrator is then switched on and simultaneously a
stop watch started.
4) The vibration is continued till such time as the conical shape of
the concrete disappears and the concrete assume a cylindrical
shape.
5) This can be judge by observing the glass disc from the top
disappearance of transparency.
6) Immediately when the concrete fully assume a cylindrical shape,
the stop watch is switched off.
49. VeBe Time Test
7) The time required for the shape of concrete to change from
slump cone shape to cylindrical shape in second is known as
Vibe Degree.
8) This method is very suitable for very dry concrete whose slump
value cannot be measure by slump test, but the vibration is too
vigorous for concrete with slump greater than about 50m.
The test fails if VeBe Time is less than 5 seconds .. And the test must
be created when no collapse or shears slump in concrete
50.
51. Concrete Segregation
Definition
Segregation is when the coarse and fine aggregate, and cement
paste, become separated. Segregation may happen when the
concrete is mixed, transported, placed or compacted
Segregation makes the concrete
WEAKER,
LESS DURABLE,
and will leave A POOR SURFACE FINISH ^_*
52. Concrete Segregation
Basic types of segregation
Coarse segregation : Occurs when gradation is shifted to include too
much coarse aggregate and not enough fine aggregate. Coarse
segregation is characterized by low asphalt content, low density, high
air voids, rough surface texture, and accelerated rutting and fatigue
failure (Williams et. al., 1996b). Typically, coarse segregation is
considered the most prevalent and damaging type of segregation;
thus segregation research has typically focused on coarse
segregation. The term “segregation” by itself is usually taken to
mean “coarse segregation.”
Fine segregation : Occurs when gradation is shifted to include too
much fine aggregate and not enough course aggregate. High
asphalt content, low density, smooth surface texture, accelerated
rutting, and better fatigue performance characterize fine segregation
(Williams, Duncan and White, 1996).
53. Concrete Segregation
To Avoid Segregation
Check the concrete is not 'too wet' or 'too dry'.
Make sure the concrete is properly mixed. It is important that the
concrete is mixed at the correct speed in a transit mixer for at
least two minutes immediately prior to discharge.
The concrete should be placed as soon as possible.
When transporting the mix, load carefully.
Always pour new concrete into the face of concrete already in
place.
When compacting with a poker vibrator be sure to use it carefully
54. Concrete Segregation
To Avoid Segregation
If placing concrete straight from a truck, pour vertically and never
let the concrete fall more than one-and-a-half meters.
57. Concrete Bleeding
Introduction
This refers to the appearance of water along with cement particles on the
surface of the freshly laid concrete. This happens when there is excessive
quantity of water in the mix or due to excessive compaction. Bleeding
causes the formation of pores and renders the concrete weak. Bleeding
can be avoided by suitably controlling the quantity of water in the concrete
and using finer grading of aggregates.
A thorough knowledge of why concrete bleeds and how mix proportions
affect it, is required to preventing the harmful effects of bleeding. Adoption
of right finishing methods also helps to ensure that the bleeding problems
won't ruin a slab surface.
58. Concrete Bleeding
Bleeding Process
Almost all freshly placed concrete bleeds. As aggregate and cement particles
settle, they force excess mixing water upward. The process continues until
settlement stops, either because of solids bridging or because the concrete has
set.
The total amount of bleeding or settlement depends on mix properties, primarily
water content and amount of fines (cement, fly ash, fine sand). Increasing water
content increases bleeding, and increasing the amount of fines reduces
bleeding. Amount of bleeding is also proportional to the depth of concrete
placed. More bleed water rises in deep sections than in thin ones.
Bleeding usually occurs gradually by uniform seepage over the whole surface,
but sometimes vertical channels form. Water flows fast enough in these
channels to carry fine particles of cement and sand, leaving "wormholes" in the
interior or sand streaks at the form face. Channels are more likely to form when
concrete bleeds excessively.
Channels that reach the surface are open paths for deicing solutions to
penetrate the concrete. This leads to freezing and thawing damage and rebar
corrosion.
59. Concrete Bleeding
Effects Of Excessive bleeding in Deep Section
Sometimes bleedwater can't entirely evaporate because it has been
trapped near the top surface by setting. This raises the water-cement ratio,
increases permeability, and lowers strength. Excessive bleeding also
causes some other problems in deep sections: heavy laitance
accumulation at horizontal construction joints; bond loss at aggregate and
rebar surfaces; and unsightly sand streaks.
Bleeding Problems in Flatwork
Never float or trowel concrete while there's bleedwater on the surface.
That's the cardinal rule of finishing. Finishing before bleedwater has
evaporated can cause dusting, craze cracking, scaling, and low wear
resistance. Working bleed-water into the surface also increases
permeability.
60. Concrete Bleeding
How to control bleeding
Excessive bleeding can be avoided. Don't add too much water to the concrete.
Most of the water added to make placing easier bleeds out of the concrete. Any
time saved during placement will be lost while waiting for the bleedwater to
evaporate. Place concrete at the lowest possible slump. If you need a higher
slump to speed placement, consider using a super plasticizer. Add additional
concrete fines to reduce bleeding. The fines may come from a number of
sources:
Use a more finely ground cement. Concretes made with high early strength (Type III)
cement bleed less because the cement is ground finer than normal (Type I) cement.
Use more cement. At the same water content, rich mixes bleed less than lean mixes.
Use fly ash or other pozzolans in the concrete.
If concrete sands don't have much material passing the No. 50 and 100 sieves, blend in
a fine blow sand at the batch plant.
For air- entrained concrete, use the maximum allowable amount of entrained air.
Consider using an air- entraining agent whenever excessive bleeding is a problem.
Entrained air bubbles act as additional fines. Air entrainment also lowers the amount of
water needed to reach a desired slump.
61. Secondary Prop. OF Fresh
Concrete
Determination Of
Air Content
(volumetric Method)
Air Content
(Pressure Method)
Density
Setting Time
(Penetration Resistance)
64. 6Tests to determine SCC Properties (Self
Consolidating Concrete)
SCC Tests
Slump Flow
Test
J-Ring Test
L-Box Test
V-Funnel Test
Orimet Test
Penetration
test
65.
66. Slump Flow Test
Definition
The slump flow test aims at investigating the filling ability of SCC. It
measures two parameters: flow spread and flow time T50 (optional). The
former indicates the free, unrestricted deformability and the latter indicates
the rate of deformation within a defined flow distance.
Apparatus
Base plate of size at least 900 × 900 mm
Abrams cone with the internal upper/lower diameter equal to 100/200 mm
and the height of 300 mm
Weight ring (>9 kg) for keeping Abrams cone in place during sample filling
Stopwatch
Ruler (graduated in mm)
Bucket with a capacity of larger than 6 liters
Moist sponge or towel for wetting the inner surface of the cone
67. Slump Flow Test
Procedure
Place the cleaned base plate in a stable and level position.
Fill the bucket with 6~7 litres of representative fresh SCC and let
the sample stand still for about 1 minute (± 10 seconds)
During the 1 minute waiting period pre-wet the inner surface of the
cone and the test surface of the base plate using the moist sponge
or towel, and place the cone in the centre on the 200 mm circle of
the base plate and put the weight ring on the top of the cone to
keep it in place. (If a heavy cone is used, or the cone is kept in
position by hand no weight ring is needed)
Fill the cone with the sample from the bucket without any external
compacting action such as rodding or vibrating. The surplus
concrete above the top of the cone should be struck off, and any
concrete remaining on the base plate should be removed
68. Slump Flow Test
Procedure
After a short rest (no more than 30 seconds for cleaning and
checking the moist state of the test surface), lift the cone
perpendicular to the base plate in a single movement, in such a
manner that the concrete is allowed to flow out freely without
obstruction from the cone, and start the stopwatch the moment the
cone looses contact with the base plate.
Stop the stopwatch when the front of the concrete first touches the
circle of diameter 500 mm. The stopwatch reading is recorded as
the T50 value. The test is completed when the concrete flow has
ceased
Measure the largest diameter of the flow spread, dmax, and the
one perpendicular to it, dperp, using the ruler (reading to nearest 5
mm). Care should be taken to prevent the ruler from bending.
69. Slump Flow Test
Expression Of Results
The slump flow spread S is the average of diameters dmax and dperp, as shown
in Equation (1). S is expressed in mm to the nearest 5 mm
The slump flow time T50 is the period between the moment the cone
leaves the base plate and SCC first touches the circle of diameter 500
mm. T50 is expressed in seconds to the nearest 1/10 seconds
70. Slump Flow Test
Precision
In accordance with ISO 5725, the repeatability r is defined as the
difference between two consecutive test values by the same operator
with the same apparatus that should be exceeded only once in 20
times, and reproducibility R is defined as the difference between two
consecutive test values by different operators with different apparatus
that should be exceeded only once in 20 times
Based on the inter-laboratory test organized in the EU-project
“Testing-SCC” (GRD2-2000-30024/G6RD-CT-2001-00580) with 2
replicates and 16 operators from 8 laboratories, the values of
repeatability and reproducibility of the slump flow spread and flow time
T50 are listed in Table 1
73. L-Box Test
Definition
The method aims at investigating the passing ability of SCC. It
measures the reached height of fresh SCC after passing through the
specified gaps of steel bars and flowing within a defined flow distance.
With this reached height, the passing or blocking behavior of SCC can
be estimated
Apparatus
Two types of gates can be used, one with 3 smooth bars and one with 2
smooth bars. The gaps are 41 and 59 mm, respectively
Suitable tool for ensuring that the box is level i.e. a spirit level
Suitable buckets for taking concrete sample
75. L-Box Test
Procedure
Place the L-box in a stable and level position
Fill the vertical part of the L-box, with the extra adapter mounted, with
12.7 liters of representative fresh SCC
Let the concrete rest in the vertical part for one minute (± 10 seconds).
During this time the concrete will display whether it is stable or not
(segregation).
Lift the sliding gate and let the concrete flow out of the vertical part into
the horizontal part of the L-box.
When the concrete has stopped moving, measure the average
distance, noted as Δh, between the top edge of the box and the
concrete that reached the end of the box, at three positions, one at the
centre and two at each side
76. L-Box Test
Expression Of Results
The passing ratio PL or blocking ratio BL is calculated using equation (2) or
(2’), and expressed in dimensionless to the nearest 0.01
Precision
The passing ratio PL or blocking ratio BL is calculated using equation (2) or
(2’), and expressed in dimensionless to the nearest 0.01
Based on the inter-laboratory test organised in the EU-project “Testing-
SCC” (GRD2- 2000-30024/G6RD-CT-2001-00580) with 2 replicates
and 22 operators from 11 laboratories, the precision of the L-box
passing or blocking ratio can be expressed by the following equations
or
where Hmax = 91 mm and H = 150 − Δh
77. L-Box Test
Precision
r = 0.474 – 0.463PL, with R2 = 0.996, when PL ≥ 0.65; and r = 0.18 when PL <
0.65 (3)
or
r = 0.463BL – 0.011, with R2 = 0.996, when BL ≤ 0.35; and r = 0.18 when BL >
0.35 (3’)
and
R = 0.454 – 0.425PL, with R2 = 0.989, when PL ≥ 0.65; and R = 0.18 when PL <
0.65 (4)
or
R = 0.425BL – 0.029, with R2 = 0.996, when BL ≤ 0.35; and R = 0.18 when BL >
0.35 (4’)
where R2 is the square correlation coefficient.
Some values are listed in Table 2 for convenience of use
80. J-Ring Test
Definition
The J-ring test aims at investigating both the filling ability and the passing
ability of SCC. It can also be used to investigate the resistance of SCC to
segregation by comparing test results from two different portions of
sample. The J-ring test measures three parameters: flow spread, flow time
T50J (optional) and blocking step. The J-ring flow spread indicates the
restricted deformability of SCC due to blocking effect of reinforcement bars
and the flow time T50 indicates the rate of deformation within a defined
flow distance. The blocking step quantifies the effect of blocking.
Apparatus
J-ring with the dimensions as shown in Figure 6, where the positions for
the measurement of height differences are also given
Straight rod for aligning the reference line in the measurement, with a
length of about 400 mm and at least one flat side having the flexure less
than 1 mm.
82. J-Ring Test
Procedure
Place the cleaned base plate in a stable and level position
Fill the bucket with 6~7 litres of representative fresh SCC and let the
sample stand still for about 1 minute (± 10 seconds).
Under the 1 minute waiting period pre-wet the inner surface of the cone
and the test urface of the base plate using the moist sponge or towel, and
place the cone in the centre on the 200 mm circle of the base plate and
put the weight ring on the top of the cone to keep it in place. (If a heavy
cone is used, or the cone is kept in position by hand no weight ring is
needed).
Place the J-ring on the base plate around the cone
Fill the cone with the sample from the bucket without any external
compacting action such as rodding or vibrating. The surplus concrete
above the top of the cone should be struck off, and any concrete
remaining on the base plate should be removed
83. J-Ring Test
Procedure
Check and make sure that the test surface is neither too wet nor too dry. No
dry area on the base plate is allowed and any surplus of the water should be
removed – the moisture state of the plate shall be ‘just wet’.
After a short rest (no more than 30 seconds for cleaning and checking the
moist state of the test surface), lift the cone perpendicular to the base plate in
a single movement, in such a manner that the concrete is allowed to flow out
freely without obstruction from the cone, and start the stopwatch the moment
the cone loose the contact with the base plate
Stop the stopwatch when the front of the concrete first touches the circle of
diameter 500 mm. The stopwatch reading is recorded as the T50J value. The
test is completed when the concrete flow has ceased.
lay the straight rod with the flat side on the top side of the J-ring and
measure the relative height differences between the lower edge of the
straight rod and the concrete surface at the central position (Δh0) and at
the four positions outside the J-ring, two (Δhx1, Δhx2) in the x-direction
and the other two (Δhy1, Δhy2) in the y-direction (perpendicular to x)
84. J-Ring Test
Procedure
Measure the largest diameter of the flow spread, dmax, and the one
perpendicular to it, dperp, using the ruler (reading to nearest 5 mm). Care
should be taken to prevent the ruler from bending
NOTE For non-circular concrete spreads the x-direction is that of the largest
spread diameter
Expression Of Results
The J-ring flow spread SJ is the average of diameters dmax and dperp, as
shown in Equation (6). SJ is expressed in mm to the nearest 5 mm
85. J-Ring Test
Expression Of Results
The J-ring flow time T50J is the period between the moment the cone
leaves the base plate and SCC first touches the circle of diameter 500
mm. T50J is expressed in seconds to the nearest 1/10 seconds
The J-ring blocking step BJ is calculated using equation (7) and expressed
in mm to the nearest 1 mm.
86. J-Ring Test
Precisions
Based on the inter-laboratory test organised in the EU-project “Testing-
SCC” (GRD2- 2000-30024/G6RD-CT-2001-00580) with 2 replicates and
16 operators from 8 laboratories, the values of repeatability and
reproducibility of the J-ring flow spread and flow time T50J are listed in
Table 6
87.
88. V-Funnel Test
Definition
The V-funnel flow time is the period a defined volume of SCC needs to pass a
narrow opening and gives an indication of the filling ability of SCC provided
that blocking and/or segregation do not take place; the flow time of the V-
funnel test is to some degree related to the plastic viscosity.
Apparatus
V-funnel, as shown in Figure 7, made of steel, with a flat, horizontal top and
placed on vertical supports, and with a momentary releasable, watertight
opening gate
Stopwatch with the accuracy of 0.1 second
for recording the flow time
Straightedge for levelling the concrete
Buckets with a capacity of 12∼14 litres
for taking concrete sample
Moist sponge or towel for wetting
the inner surface of the V-funnel
89. V-Funnel Test
Procedure
Place the cleaned V-funnel vertically on a stable and flat ground, with the
top opening horizontally positioned
Wet the interior of the funnel with the moist sponge or towel and remove the
surplus of water, e.g. through the opening. The inner side of the funnel
should be ‘just wet’.
Close the gate and place a bucket under it in order to retain the concrete to
be passed
Fill the funnel completely with a representative sample of SCC without
applying any compaction or rodding
Remove any surplus of concrete from the top of the funnel using the
straightedge.
Open the gate after a waiting period of (10 ± 2) seconds. Start the
stopwatch at the same moment the gate opens
90. V-Funnel Test
Procedure
Look inside the funnel and stop the time at the moment when clear space is
visible through the opening of the funnel. The stopwatch reading is recorded
as the V-funnel flow time, noted as tV
Do not touch or move the V-funnel until it is empty
Expression Of Results
The V-funnel flow time tV is the period from releasing the gate until first light
enters the opening, expressed to the nearest 0.1 second
91. V-Funnel Test
Expression Of Results
Based on the inter-laboratory test organised in the EU-project “Testing-SCC”
(GRD2- 2000-30024/G6RD-CT-2001-00580) with 2 replicates and 20
operators from 10 laboratories, the precision of the V-funnel flow time can
be expressed by the following equations
the precision of the V-funnel flow time can be expressed by the
following equations:
r = 0.335 tV – 0.62, with R2 = 0.823, when 3 ≤ tV ≤ 15; and r = 4.4 when tV > 15 (8)
and
R = 0.502 tV – 0.943, with R2 = 0.984, when 3 ≤ tV ≤ 15; and R = 6.6 when tV > 15
(9)
where R2 is the square correlation coefficient.
Some values are listed in Table 5 for convenience of use.
94. Orimet Test
Definition
The Orimet flow time is the period a defined volume of SCC needs to pass a
narrow opening (a tube narrowed by an orifice). The flow time of the Orimet
test is to some degree related to the plastic viscosity
Apparatus
Orimet, made of steel, with the tube of a length of 600 mm and an inner
diameter of 120 mm. The orifice, which narrows the opening of the tube and
shears SCC, is interchangeable; its diameter can be chosen according to
the mixture composition and the criteria on SCC. Figure 8 shows the filling
of the Orimet with a bucket
Stopwatch with the accuracy of 0.1 second for recording the flow time
Straightedge for levelling the concrete
Buckets with a capacity of 10∼12 litres for taking concrete sample
Moist sponge or towel for wetting the inner surface of the Orimet
96. Orimet Test
Procedure
Place the cleaned Orimet vertically on a stable and flat ground, with the top
opening horizontally positioned and check whether the tripod is completely
extended
Wet the interior of the Orimet with the moist sponge or towel and remove
the surplus of water, e.g. through the opening. The inner side of the Orimet
should be ‘just wet’.
Close the gate and place a bucket under it in order to retain the concrete to
be passed
Fill the Orimet completely with a representative sample of SCC without
applying any compaction or rodding
Remove any surplus of concrete from the top of the Orimet using the
straightedge
Open the gate after a waiting period of (10 ± 2) seconds. Start the
stopwatch at the same moment the gate opens
97. Orimet Test
Procedure
Look inside the Orimet and stop the time at the moment when clear space is
visible through the opening of the Orimet. The stopwatch reading is
recorded as the Orimet flow time, noted as tO
Expression Of Results
The Orimet flow time tO is the period from releasing the gate until first light
enters the opening, expressed to the nearest 0.1 second
Based on the inter-laboratory test organised in the EU-project “Testing-SCC”
(GRD2- 2000-30024/G6RD-CT-2001-00580) with 2 replicates and 20
operators from 10 laboratories, the precision of the Orimet flow time (with
the orifice 70 mm) can be expressed by the following equations
98. Orimet Test
Expression Of Results
r = 0.433 tO – 0.594, with R2 = 0.996, when 3 ≤ tO ≤ 15; and r = 6.6 when tO >
15
(10)
and
R = 0.472 tO – 0.28, with R2 = 0.947, when 3 ≤ tO ≤ 15; and R = 6.8 when tO >
15 (11)
where R2 is the square correlation coefficient.
Some values are listed in Table 6 for convenience of use.
100. Penetration Test
Definition
The test aims at investigating the resistance of SCC to segregation by
penetrating a cylinder with a given weight into the fresh SCC sample. If
the SCC has poor resistance to segregation, the cylinder will penetrate
deeper due to the less amount of aggregate in the upper layer of the
sample. Therefore the penetration depth indicates whether the SCC is
stable or not
Apparatus
Penetration apparatus, as illustrated in Figure 9, consisting of a frame,
slot and screw, reading scale and penetration head. The penetration
head is assembled with an aluminium cylinder and rod. The rod should
be able to move inside slot, as freely as possible. The inner diameter,
height and thickness of the cylinder are 75 mm, 50 mm and 1 mm,
respectively. The total weight of the penetration head is 54 g.
102. Penetration Test
Procedure
Place the bucket in a stable and level position
Fill the bucket with (10 ± 0.5) litres of representative fresh SCC and let the
sample stand still for 2 minutes ± 10 seconds
NOTE Care must be taken to avoid segregation caused by external impacts
2 minutes after filling of the bucket, locate the penetration apparatus on the
top of the bucket, adjust the penetration cylinder until it just touches the
upper surface of the concrete, and then let the cylinder penetrate freely into
concrete
After the stabilisation of the cylinder (generally < 15~20 sec), the
penetration depth of the cylinder head is recorded from the scale. Measure
the penetration depths at the centre (noted as P1) and two sides (noted as
P2 and P3) of the width of the bucket
NOTE The duration of the three measurements should be less than 3
minutes
103. Penetration Test
Expression Of Results
The penetration depth P is the average value of the three measurements,
rounded to 1 mm.
Precisions
Based on the inter-laboratory test organised in the EU-project “Testing-SCC”
(GRD2- 2000-30024/G6RD-CT-2001-00580) with 2 replicates and 22
operators from 11 laboratories, the precision of the penetration depth can be
expressed by the following equation
r = R = 0.59 P + 1.7, with R2 = 1, when P ≤ 17; and r = R = 12 when tO >
17 (12)
where R2 is the square correlation coefficient.
Some values are listed in Table 7 for convenience of use.
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