Test Method Title
Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete
Reference Number
ASTM C143
Material
Field Concrete
Test Property
Slump, workability
Description of Test
Concrete is sampled in accordance with ASTM C172. The concrete is placed into the slump cone in 3 lifts of equal volume with each lift being rodded 25 times. The cone is then lifted in a vertical motion, and difference between the top of the displaced concrete the original height is reported as the slump.
Number of Test Specimens
1
Test Specimen Size
3 gallons
Keywords
concrete, slump, workability