This document discusses various topics related to fresh and hardened concrete including: - Workability of fresh concrete and factors that affect it. Common tests to measure workability include slump, compacting factor, flow, and Vee Bee tests. - Setting time refers to the initial and final set of concrete and is important for proper placement and compaction. - Properties of fresh concrete include workability, slump loss, segregation, plastic shrinkage, temperature. Properties that influence long-term performance include strength, permeability, durability, shrinkage and creep. - Compressive strength is a key property of hardened concrete and depends on water-cement ratio and degree of compaction. Other