STANDARD TEST METHOD FOR SLUMP OF HYDRAULIC-CEMENT CONCRETE –
ASTM C143/C143M – 15
Laboratory No. 5, April 29, 2024, CVE171 – Construction Materials and Testing,
Civil Engineering Department, Mindanao State University – Main Campus
Abstract – This laboratory experiment investigated the slump of hydraulic cement concrete according
to ASTM C143/C143M. The experiment involved measuring the vertical displacement of a concrete
sample after a mold is lifted, indicating its workability. This test offers a quick and easy way to
determine how easily new concrete can be finished, compacted, and, and placed. The results, which
are expressed as slump value, may point to possible problems such as trouble managing or separating
coarse aggregate. It is also crucial to remember that slump and concrete strength can be complex,
particularly in field condition.
Keywords – Slump, Workability, Mold, ASTM C143/C143M
I. INTRODUCTION sampling receptacle is representative and small
This laboratory experiment focuses on the enough so it is not spilled during placement in
examination of freshly mixed hydraulic the mold.
cement concrete slump, in accordance with III. METHODOLOGY
ASTM C143/C143M standards, which is a In this experiment, preparing the
crucial area as far as the workability of laboratory material needed such as coarse
concrete is concerned. The experiment will aggregates, fine aggregates, water, cement,
measure the vertical displacement of the cylinder molder container, cone metal molder,
sample and with the help of this displacement mini shovel, 2 basin and marker is firstly done.
the workability, compaction and the placement Set the ratios on each of the materials needed
properties will be inferred. The outcomes of to achieve the desired heaviness of the
the field work, which are represented in the outcome. A 2.55 kg of cement, 6.63 kg of
slump values, provide a clue for the coarse coarse aggregate, 4.80 kg of fine aggregate,
aggregate management and also may reveal and a 1.02 kg of water are then mixed to
field technical complications. The objectives achieve a 15 kg of concrete. After mixing,
of the experiment include: pour and place the concrete into the slump
a. The workability of the concrete sample cone compactly. Remove the slump cone,
should be checked. allow the concrete to subside then measure the
b. Examine the degree of workability and vertical distance between the original and
the process of final compaction of the displaced position of the center of the top
concrete. surface of the concrete (reported as the slump
c. The main problem to be identified is of the concrete).
the coarse aggregate management.
d. Know the principle of slump and
concrete strength in this particular case of field
conditions.
II. APPARATUS
1. Mold, the test specimen shall be
formed in a mold made of metal or plastic not
readily attacked by the cement paste.
2. Tamping Rod, a round, smooth,
straight rod, with a 5/8 inches.
3. Measuring Device, a ruler, metal
roll-up measuring tape, or similar rigid or
semi-rigid length measuring instrument
marked in increments of ¼ inch or smaller. Figure 1 General Procedure
4. Scoop, of a size large enough so
each amount of concrete obtained from the IV. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
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The execution of the experiment c. Based on the figure shown above,
results in the following data presented. the slump we obtained is a true slump as it is
Table 1. Tables for Small Mixing Jobs seen in the picture that as the concrete subside.
This result shows that the concrete Figure 5
mix is cohesive and is workable. The
experiment has in general helped to deepen
comprehension of concrete behavior and its
associated implication for construction
projects.
Supplementary Figures
Calculation:
Weight of 15 x 0.170 2.55 kg
cement
Weight of fine 15 x 0.320 4.8 kg
aggregates
Figure 2 Weighing Aggregates
Weight of 15 x 0.442 6.63 kg
coarse
aggregates
Weight of water 15 x 0.068 1.02 kg
SLUMP = 6 inches
At first, we calculated the mass of each
ingredient. Then we mixed the ingredients in a
container, after mixing it was put on a slump
cone molder to test for its workability and/or
consistency of the mix.
Figure 3 Mixing Aggregates
V. CONCLUSION
The investigation of the collapse of
the hydraulic cement concrete based on ASTM
C143/C143M standards has helped to
illuminate the castability and the behavior of
the concrete.
a. The concrete slump value of the
15kg concrete mixture is 6inches, therefore the
result shows that the concrete has a high
workability and a high value of fluidity which
makes the concrete easier to work with, failure
to attain a more convenient result and to Figure 4 Pouring into mold
increase the workability of the cement while
maintaining the water-cement ratio proportion,
using of admixture is permitted to keep the
strength of specimen.
b. The obtained 6 inches slump value
indicates more fluid and more workable
concrete mixture.
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Figure 6 Pouring into tamping rod
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