why we are condecting the slump test for concrete?

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why we are condecting the slump test for concrete?..

Answer / t.arulkumar

The slump test is conducted to find the workability of concrete.

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why we are condecting the slump test for concrete?..

Answer / mohammed aijaz hussain

It is performed to ensure that the water quantity in the mix
is optimum to give the required workability.

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why we are condecting the slump test for concrete?..

Answer / sjtbehera

slump test conduct for w/c ratio of concrete and control
the water ratio.

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why we are condecting the slump test for concrete?..

Answer / monte

to check the workability of fresh concrete, then to controll
water-cement ratio.

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why we are condecting the slump test for concrete?..

Answer / daleyvidyasagar

Mainly slump testing conduct to know the workability of concrete.slump should be in specified limits otherwise it will reduce durability and strength of concrete.the slump range as below given:

75-100- for rcc works,
120-150 scc(self compacted concrete using for pile and shear walls)

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why we are condecting the slump test for concrete?..

Answer / bong mejia

read ASTM 143.
you will know all the answer.

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why we are condecting the slump test for concrete?..

Answer / pijush12

For testing concrete work ability. 75-100 mm slump use for Slab ,beam, column casting.
Pump able concrete slump is taken little high.

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why we are condecting the slump test for concrete?..

Answer / silpa

For finding the w/c Ratio
Slump height should maintain 60mm to 80 mm for
beams ,salb& columns.

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