Slump Test: –

Although it is very easy to perform this method. But it is not suitable for very
wet or very dry concrete.
This test can be used as a control test and gives an indication of the concrete
uniformity from batch to batch. Repeated batches of the same mix, brought to the
same slump, will have the same water content and water cement ratio, weights of
aggregate, cement and admixtures are uniform and aggregate grading is within
acceptable limits.

Apparatus:-

The apparatus required for conducting Slump test are Mettalic Mould which is in
the shape of frustum cone, A tamping rod with bullet end, Scale or tape for
measuring the slump. Metallic sheet for placing Slump and trowel for pouring
concrete in the slump.

1. Frustum Cone:-
Frustum cone has two different diameters one at the top and other at the bottom.
The dimensions of Frustum cone is mentioned below.

2. Tamping rod:-
This rod has a Dia of 16mm and bullet end at one side. The height of tamping rod
should be 0.6m long.

Slump test Procedure :-

Thoroughly clean the inner surface of Frustum cone and it should be free from
moisture content and adherence of any old set concrete.
Now place the Mould (Cone) on the metallic steel plate or on any smooth surface.
Fill the cone with concrete in four layers each with an approximate height of 1/4th
of the mould.
Each layer is tamped 25 times by tamping rod taking care to distribute the strokes
evenly over the cross section.
Now after filling the 4th layer, the concrete is struck off with the trowel.
The mould is removed from the concrete immediately in a vertical direction by
raising it slowly and carefully.
This allows the concrete to subside. This subsidence is called a SLUMP.

Result:-

Now measure the height of the mould and highest point of the slump in mm.
The difference between the Height of the mould and highest point of the Subside
gives the Slump value.mm

Slump test values for Different Concrete Mixes:-

Concrete Mixes Slump range in mm

Columns, Retaining walls 75-150mm
Beams & Slabs 50-100mm
CC Pavements 20-30mm
Decks of bridge 30-75mm
Vibrated Concrete 12-25mm
Huge Mass constructions 25-50mm
Types of Slump:-

True Slump:-

If Concrete Slumps evenly and forms a shape same as a mould then it is treated as
the true slump.true slump Slump test procedure

Shear Slump:-

If half of the slump is slides down then it is called as Shear Slump. It indicates
that the concrete is non-cohesive and have characteristics of segregation.

shear slump slump test procedure

Collapse Slump:-

When the whole slump disintegrates in all directions and does not hints the shape
of mould then it is called as collapse slump. Collapse slump is formed by adding
excessive amount of water in concrete to increase the workability.

Collapse Slump slump test in concrete

Zero Slump:-

This test doesn’t suitable for Dry and Stiff concrete. For very Dry and high stiff
concrete does not show any difference after removing the mould.

Limitations:-

Slump test shouldn’t be carried if the aggregate used in concrete is above 40mm.
This test is not suitable for very dry and high stiff concrete.
Advantages:-

Slump test procedure can be performed in laboratory as well as construction site.

It requires less apparatus when compared with the other tests.
It doesn’t take much time to evaluate the results.