Civil Engineering

Department

Name ; Sayed Kashif Ahmad

Student no : 194598
Lab Report : Admixture for Concrete
ASST Prof : Dr. Sevkat Can Bostanci
Table of Contents
Introduction:.................................................................................................................................... 1
concrete slump test : ................................................................................................................... 2
Apparatus: ....................................................................................................................................... 3
CEM 11/B-S : .................................................................................................................................... 3
Water Reducing Admixture: ............................................................................................................ 4
Procedure: ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Observation and Recording: ............................................................................................................ 5
Types of Concrete Slump : ............................................................................................................... 5
Density of Fresh Concrete: .............................................................................................................. 6
Compressive Strength of Concrete: ................................................................................................ 6
Apparatus: ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Procedure: ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Observation and Recording: ............................................................................................................ 7
Questions:........................................................................................................................................ 8
Answers: .......................................................................................................................................... 8

Introduction:
A concrete slump test is the most basic and easy method for assessing the
workability of concrete which provides immediate results. This test is to
determine the workability of concrete mix prepared at the laboratory or
the construction site between progressing of work.it has been extensively
utilized since 1922 due to its simplicity. It follows specific procedures
outline in ASTM C143 in the United states, IS: 1199-1959 in India and EN;
12350 in Europe.
The compressive strength of concrete can range from 2500 psi for
residential application to 4000 psi or even higher in such structures. Certain
specialized applications may require even greater strengths exceeding
10,000 psi. Typically, the slump value of concrete is employed to determine
its workability which is an indication of the water-cement ratio.

CONCRETE SLUMP TEST :

The purpose of a concrete slump test is to gauge the consistency of a
concrete batch in terms of its flow ability Its not only observes consistency
across different batches but also detects any flaws in the mixture providing
the operator with an opportunity to modify the mix before pouring it at the
designated location. The term workability encompasses more wider and
more comprehensive meaning than the commonly used term consistency
while consistency refers to the overall fluidity of the concrete. the factors
that contribute to a greater lubricating effect in concrete reducing internal
friction and facilitating easy compaction; include.

 Water content
 Aggregate grading
 Cementitious material
 Surface texture of aggregate
 Mixing time and method
 Use of admixture
Apparatus:
 Concrete mixture
 Slump cone
 Shovel
 Base plate
 Temping rod
 Balance

Materials Quantity

Water 220

Fine aggregate 850

Coarse aggregate 815

Cement 440

Water reducing admixture 4.4

CEM 11/B-S :
CEM 11/B-S is a type of cement which is produced by blending of Portland
clinker with a combination of granulated blast furnace slag 21% to 35% and
gypsum. It achieves 2 day strengths ranging from 17-24 mpa and standard
28 days strength of 47-55 mpa. Some of advantages are its good
workability and soundness, pump ability of concrete, low development of
heat of hydration and its moderate resistance to a high chemical
aggression. It is use in various projects such as;

 Higher strength classes plain concrete and reinforced concrete

 Kind of concrete structure which locate within water bodies
 Durable surfaces constructed using concrete
 Sub concrete and cement screeds
Water Reducing Admixture:
It is design to release entrapped water within concrete mixtures and
employed in various applications to guarantee or enhance workability.
Water reducing admixture are some chemical additives incorporated into
concrete during mixing to minimize the required water quantity for
achieving the desired consistency.

BASF-GLENIUM represents a well known brand of water reducing

admixture extensively utilized in construction endeavors. It is a high
performance water reducing admixture renowned for its ability to
substantially decrease the water content of concrete, all while preserving
its workability and strength.

Procedure:
1. Ensure that the interior surface of the mold is thoroughly cleaned
and devoid of excess moisture and any hardened concrete residue.it
must be positioned on a smooth level, rigid and non-absorbent
surface.
2. Fill the mold in four uniform layers with approximately one quarter
of the mold’s height. Employ the rounded end of the tamping rod to
tamp each layer with twenty five strokes.
3. Tamp the bottom layer consistently throughout its depth. Once the
top layer has been rodded; use a trowel or the tamping rod to level
the surface of the concrete and achieve a level surface by employing
a rolling motion of the temping rod.
4. Now remove any mortar that may have leaked between the mold
and the base plate. Promptly measure the slump by determining the
difference between the highest point of the tested specimen.
5. After performing all the above steps in an environment which is free
from vibrated impact and complete the operations within a two
minute timeframe following sampling.
Observation and Recording:
The vertical displacement of the top surface of the specimen, measured
from the original center of the top surface to the top of the mold which is
220 mm.

Workability Slump (mm)

Very low 0-25

Low 25-50

Medium 50-100

High 100-175

Types of Concrete Slump :

There are three types of concrete slumps, which are;

1. True slump refers to the uniform and even descent of the concrete
mass without any signs of disintegration.
2. Shear slump indicated a lack of cohesion in the concrete which may
result in segregation and bleeding.
3. Collapse slump indicates an excessively wet concrete mix resulting in
a harsh and lean mixture.
Density of Fresh Concrete:
It may vary based on the specific mix design but typically falls within the
range of 2200 to 2500 kg/m3. Several factors can influence the density of
fresh concrete such as their types and proportion of materials utilized in
the mix and the level of compaction during placement. It is crucial to
recognize that the density of fresh concrete differs from that of hardened
or cured concrete which can be higher due to the hydration process that
take place as the concrete sets band solidifies.

SAMPLE MASS VOLUME DENSITY

1 8.11 0.003375 8.11/0.003375= 2402.96

2 8.15 0.003375 8.15/0.003375= 2414.81

Compressive Strength of Concrete:

It is specified in terms of the characteristic compressive strength of cubes
with a size of 150 mm tested at 28 days. The characteristic strength
represent the concrete strength below which is anticipated that no more
than 5% of the test results will fall. It is expected that 95% of the tested
cubes will have a value greater than or equal to tis characteristic strength

Apparatus:
 Testing machine of compression which may any type of sufficient
capacity and have energy of the load which will apply at the specified
rate and the allowable deviation should not be exceed 2% of the
maximum load.
 Cubes for testing must be of 150 mm size
Procedure:
 Test specimen shall have cubic dimensions of 15 x 15 x15 cm or 10
cm cubes if the aggregate size allows. Cylindrical specimen shall have
a diameter of 15 cm and a length of 30 cm. smaller specimen should
have a diameter to aggregate size ratio not less than 3 to 1 expect
when the mixture contains aggregate with over 5% retained on IS
sieve 480.
 The test specimen must be prepared immediately after mixing
achieving throughout compaction without segregation or excessive
laitance
 The concrete should be filled in 5 cm thick layers with each layer
being compacted manually or by vibration
 The bearing surface of the testing machine shall be cleaned and any
loose sand or other debris shall be removed from the surfaces of the
specimen that will come into contact with the compression platens.
 The load shall be applied gradually and continuously at a rate of
approximately 140 kg/sq.cm/min until the specimen fails under the
increasing load and can no longer sustain a greater load.
 The maximum load applied to the specimen must be recorded and
mode of the failure shall be observed and documented.

Observation and Recording:

Sample num Pressure(N/mm2) Maxi load (KN)

1 43.88 987.2

2 45.02 1012.9

The results are conducted after seven days of compressive strength on

concrete blocks.
Questions:
1. What kind of applications laboratory concrete mix is

convenient to use when slumpvalue and density

values are considered? Please explain your reason(s).
2. What kind of applications are appropriate to use

developed laboratory mixes(structural or non-

structural)? Please explain your reason(s).
3. Was the laboratory practical successful considering your results?
4. What can be thought of the results compared the results with
control mix?
5. What is the effect observed for the mineral admixture used?
6. What is the effect observed for the chemical admixture (BASF –
Glenium 126) used?

Answers:
Ans no; 1

The desired slump value and density are two crucial factors in determining
the optimal laboratory concrete mix for a specific application. For
laboratory concrete mixtures with high slump values mixes with higher
water to cement ratios may be easier to work with. This is because a higher
water content improves flow and workability resulting in a higher slump
value. However its important to note that increasing water content can also
compromise the durability and strength of the concrete.

To select the right mix proportions and components for particular

application. It is advisable to seek guidance from a concrete mix design or
refer to relevant standards and guidelines.
Ans no; 2

It can be used in both structural and non structural, depending on their

unique qualities and objectives of the laboratory.

Structural element testing laboratory mixes are commonly used to create

specimen for testing the strength durability and performance of structural
elements such as beams columns and slabs. These specimen can be
subjected to various loadings and environmental conditions to assess their
behavior and suitability for real world structural.

The use of developed laboratory mixes in non structural elements

researchers to explore and optimize various concrete properties and
characteristics contributing to advancements in material science and
construction particles. In structure scenarios some laboratory mixes can
also be find such as;

 Material characterization
 Surface coatings and finishes
 Repair materials and techniques
Ans no; 3

Yes, almost all values from test are the same as control mix design except
slump test which is way more than the mix control design because we use
admixture and water more than control mix design.

Ans no; 4

 For slump; our slump value is more than our control mix design
because the apparatus condition was not good. So, we use more
water.
 For density; we get density value little more than control mix design.
So, our density is acceptable.
 For compressive; we get compressive strength more than control mix
design which is probably good. We use more admixture.
Ans no; 5

The effect observed wile using the chemical admixture, Glenium 126
manufactured by BASF; includes ;

Improved workability; it is a high range water reducing admixture or

superplasticizer. It disperses cement particles and reduces the water
content required for a given level of workability resulting in improved flow
ability.

Glenium 126 increases cohesion and reduces segregation risk in the

concrete mix ensuring a uniform and homogeneous mixture during
placement and compaction.

It improves the strength and durability of concrete by optimizing water

cement ratio and enhancing particle dispersion.

Overall the use of Glenium 126 as a chemical admixture improves the

workability, slump retention, cohesion, strength and durability of concrete,
enhancing its overall performance in various applications.