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COTABATO STATE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTING

LABORATORY NO. 2

ASTM C143 - Slump Test of Hydraulic Cement Concrete

HASMARUDIN M. ULES

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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LABORATORY NO. 2

OBJECTIVE: To measures the consistency of a concrete batch to see how easily the concrete will
flow.

APPARATUS:

1. Weighing Balance
2. Slump Cone with Base Plate
3. Tamping Rod
4. Measuring Tape
5. Scoop
6. Trowel
7. Plain Sheet
8. Ruler
9. Measuring Cup for Water

MATERIALS:

1. Cement
2. Sand
3. Gravel
4. Water

PROCEDURE:

1. The mold, base plate, and all testing supplies should be clean and clear of any residue from
previous testing before the test is started.
2. The inside surface of both the base and the mold should be dampened before beginning the
test to reduce surface friction.
3. Find a flat surface for testing and place the mold on top of the base plate. This area should
also be free from vibrations.
4. Fill the mold with fresh concrete in three layers (see images 1-3). Each layer should be
tamped uniformly, 25 times using the rounded end steel rod.

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5. Once the cone is full, level the top by removing any excess concrete from the top of the cone.

6. The resulting unsupported concrete will therefore slump and the decrease in height should be
measured to the nearest 5mm (0.25 inch) at the center point.

7. Hold the handles found at the base of the mold and carefully lift the cone vertically.

8. Measure the slump of concrete.

9. Interpreting the Slump Test Result

True Slump – Here the general mass of the concrete drops evenly without any disintegration. This
is the desired test result.

Shear Slump – Here one side of the concrete shears or falls from the main portion of concrete.
This is an indication that the concrete lacks cohesion.

Collapse Slump – Here the concrete completely collapses. This is an indication that the mix is too
wet.

Zero Slump – Here the concrete maintains the shape of the mold. This type of concrete is too stiff
and has almost no workability.
10. Information

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11. Grading System by means of Result

True Slump = 100%


Shear Slump = 90%
Collapse Slump = 80%
Zero Slump = 70%

12. Computation

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13. Documentation

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