Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I: Testing for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete

 

This module discusses the procedures for determining the slump of hydraulic-cement concrete, both in a laboratory and in the field.

 
Learning Outcome:
 
Upon the completion of this module, you will be able to:
 
  • Define “slump”.
  • Describe the procedure for measuring the slump of freshly mixed hydraulic-cement concrete.
  • Identify the testing apparatus for measuring the slump of freshly mixed hydraulic-cement concrete.
  • Report the slump test result using appropriate terminology.
 
 
Topic 1: Measuring the Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
 
  • Topic Introduction and Objectives
  • Need for Measuring the Slump of Concrete
  • Apparatus
  • Performing the Test Procedure
  • Reporting the Test Results
  • Performance Checklist
  • Module Summary

Checkpoint Questions interspersed within the topic: 5
Checkpoint Questions: 10
 

ACI and Elsevier would like to recognize Mr Mark A Cheek, Mrs Frances T Griffith and Mr Ronald E Vaughn as Subject Matter Experts and for the many hours of work they have dedicated to the review and development of these eLearning courses.