Name: concrete workability check with slump
Uploaded: 2024-11-07T14:48:28.000Z
Duration: 1 min 20 s
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Çökme testi, betonun işlenebilirliğini ölçer ve beton doldurulmadan önce düz bir tabana güvenli bir şekilde tutturulmuş, tabanda sekiz inçten üstte dört inç'e daralan 12 inç yüksekliğinde kesik bir koni kalıbı kullanır.
Beton, nemlendirilmiş kalıba üç katman halinde eklenir, her biri sekizde beş inç çapında ve yuvarlak uçlu çelik bir sıkıştırma çubuğu kullanılarak 25 kez sıkıştırılır. Son olarak, üst yüzey vurulur.
Doldurduktan sonra koni yavaşça kaldırılır ve beton çöker. Çökme adı verilen yüksekliğindeki bu azalma, en yakın çeyrek inç'e kadar ölçülür.
Düzgün bir çökme, gerçek bir çökme olarak adlandırılırken, kalıptan aşağı kayan beton, yeniden test edilmesi gereken bir kesme çökmesini gösterir. Kalıcı kayma çökmesi, karışımın uyumdan yoksun olduğunu gösterir.
Bazen beton, yalın karışımlar için çökebilir, bu da çökme testinin yalın karışımlar için güvenilmezliğini vurgular.
Çok yüksek veya çok düşük çökme, anında bir uyarı görevi görür ve toplu betonlamada karışımla ilgili sorunun düzeltilmesini ister. Farklı işlenebilirlikler için önerilen çökme değerleri önceden belirlenmiştir.

Çökme testi

Çökme testi, betonun işlenebilirliğini ölçmek için yaygın olarak kullanılan bir yöntemdir. Tabanda 20,32 santimetreden tepede 10,16 santimetreye kadar daralan; 30,48 santimetre yüksekliğinde kesik koni kalıbı kullanır. Testten önce kalıp düz bir tabana güvenli bir şekilde tutturulur ve sabitlenir.

Testin gerçekleştirilmesi için kalıba üç katman halinde beton dökülür. Her katman, eşit dağılımı sağlamak ve hava boşluklarını ortadan kaldırmak için 1,58 santimetre çapında ve yuvarlak uçlu bir çelik sıkıştırma çubuğu ile 25 kez şişlenir. Şişlendikten sonra betonun üst yüzeyi düzlenir.

Kalıp doldurulduktan sonra, yavaşça yukarı kaldırılır ve betonun yerçekimi nedeniyle aşağı doğru çökmesine izin verilir. Çökme olarak adlandırılan betonun yüksekliğindeki azalma daha sonra en yakın 0,63 santimetreye kadar ölçülür. Betonun konik şeklini koruduğu uygun bir çökme, gerçek bir çökmedir. Beton yığılır veya yayılırsa kesme çökmesi var demektir, bu da karışımın kohezyondan yoksun olduğunu ve yapısal uygulamalar için sorunlu olabileceğini gösterdiğinden testin tekrarlanması gerekebilir.

Aşırı yüksek veya düşük çökme değerleri, beton karışımında ayarlamalar gerektiren potansiyel sorunların göstergeleridir. Çökme testi, özellikle toplu betonlama işlemlerinde düzeltmelere yönelik acil ihtiyacı belirlemek için etkilidir ancak betonun çökme eğiliminde olduğu zayıf karışımlar için daha az güvenilir olabilir. Önerilen çökme değerleri, farklı işlenebilirlik türleri için belirli gereksinimlere göre önceden belirlenir.

Çökme Testi

Çökme testi, betonun işlenebilirliğini ölçer ve 12 inç yüksekliğinde kesik bir koni kalıbı kullanır ve tabanda sekiz inçten dört inç'e daralır.

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JoVE Core

Civil Engineering

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Unit 1

Ünite 1

Fresh Concrete

Taze Beton

KEY TERMS AND CONCEPTS

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Slump Test

concrete workability check with slump

The slump test checks the workability of fresh concrete. Workability means how easy the mix is to place and handle. The test uses a 12-inch-high truncated cone mold that narrows from eight inches at the base to four inches at the top.

Before testing, the mold is fixed to a flat base and dampened. Concrete is added in three layers. Each layer is compacted 25 times with a steel tamping rod that is five-eighths of an inch in diameter and has a rounded end. This helps spread the concrete evenly and remove air pockets. The top surface is then leveled off.

After the mold is full, it is lifted straight up. The concrete drops under gravity, and the drop in height is called the slump. The slump is measured to the nearest quarter inch. If the concrete keeps its cone shape, it is called a true slump.

If the concrete collapses or spreads out, it is a shear slump. That result can mean the mix lacks cohesion and may not work well for structural use. Very high or very low slump values also point to problems in the mix and may require adjustment. The slump test is especially useful for finding quick fixes in bulk concreting work, but it may be less reliable for lean mixes that tend to collapse. Recommended slump values are set ahead of time for the workability needed in each type of job.

Concrete Workability Check with Slump

workability of concrete

Concrete Flow and Compaction Factors

Concrete workability is the ease with which fresh concrete can be mixed, placed, compacted, and finished. It is an important property during construction because it affects how well the material moves into position and how easily it can be shaped. Workability depends on the internal friction within the mix and the resistance it meets from molds and reinforcements. When the ingredients resist one another, concrete moves less easily. The same is true when it has to pass around barriers in the...

factors affecting workability

Concrete Workability and Mix Design Factors

Concrete workability depends on mix design factors that change how easily the material can be mixed, handled, and finished. The mix needs enough flow so it can move and be placed without losing quality. Water is a key part of this because it acts as a lubricant between the ingredients. The amount of water needed can change with the aggregates, or the solid particles in the mix. Finer particles and angular, rough-textured aggregates need more water than smooth, rounded ones because they have...

segregation in fresh concrete

How Concrete Mixes Separate During Placement

Fresh concrete can separate during placement, which changes how the mix is spread and can weaken the finished structure. This separation is called segregation. It happens when the parts of the mix no longer stay evenly blended. Segregation often occurs when concrete moves too much inside a form. It can also happen when the mix is dropped from a great height or pushed through narrow paths with sharp turns. In these cases, the heavier coarse aggregate settles at the bottom, while lighter...

bleeding in fresh concrete

Bleeding Water and Laitance in Fresh Concrete

Bleeding in fresh concrete happens when water from the mix rises to the surface after placement. The solid parts of the mix do not hold all the water as they settle, so separation occurs and water collects on top. Engineers can measure the severity of bleeding by checking total settlement or by noting how much the concrete height drops per unit height. Bleeding can create weak spots inside the concrete. Rising water may get trapped under large aggregate particles or reinforcement bars, which...

slump test

The slump test checks the workability of fresh concrete. Workability means how easy the mix is to place and handle. The test uses a 12-inch-high truncated cone mold that narrows from eight inches at the base to four inches at the top. Before testing, the mold is fixed to a flat base and dampened. Concrete is added in three layers. Each layer is compacted 25 times with a steel tamping rod that is five-eighths of an inch in diameter and has a rounded end. This helps spread the concrete evenly...

compacting factor test

Concrete Workability by Compacting Factor

The compacting factor test measures the workability of concrete. Workability describes how easily concrete can move and fill a mold or form during construction. This test is especially suitable for concrete mixes with aggregates up to one and a half inches in size. The setup uses specialized equipment with two truncated cone-shaped hoppers and a cylinder. All of the inside surfaces are polished to reduce friction. Concrete is first placed into the upper hopper without any compaction. Then the...

vebe test

Concrete Workability with the Vebe Test

The Vebe test measures the workability of concrete, especially for dry mixes. Workability means how easy concrete is to handle and compact. The test uses a cylindrical chamber, a standard slump cone, and a transparent disc-shaped rider mounted on a vibrating table. The cylindrical chamber measures nine and a half inches in diameter and eight inches in height. Concrete is placed into the slump cone in layers and compacted in the standard way. After the cone is removed, the concrete stays in the...

flow table test

Concrete Spread Measured by Flow Table

The flow table test measures how far fresh concrete spreads, which helps assess workability. Workability means how easily concrete can flow and settle under its own weight. The method is useful for highly flowable concrete mixes. The test uses a flow table made from a wooden board with a steel plate on top. Together, the parts weigh 35 pounds. The board is hinged to a base and measures 27.6 inches on each side. A truncated cone mold is also used. It is 8 inches high, with an 8-inch base...

key terms and concepts

Learn how the slump test measures concrete workability using a cone mold, layered filling, tamping, and slump measurement for fresh concrete.

Concrete Workability Check with Slump | JoVE K12

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Concrete Workability Check with Slump

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