why we are condecting the slump test for concrete?

Answer Posted / 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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