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    Test Procedure Marsh Cone and Mini Slump

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    The Marsh cone test and mini slump test are used to determine the optimum dosage of superplasticizer for a given cement. For both tests, cement paste is prepared with varying amounts of superplasticizer and tested for flow properties. For the Marsh cone test, the time for 500ml of paste to flow out is measured and used to calculate the internal angle and optimum dosage. For the mini slump test, the spread diameter is measured and used to identify the dosage with sufficient increase in fluidity. Both tests aim to efficiently determine the superplasticizer saturation point for a cement.

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    The Marsh cone test and mini slump test are used to determine the optimum dosage of superplasticizer for a given cement. For both tests, cement paste is prepared with varying amounts of superplasticizer and tested for flow properties. For the Marsh cone test, the time for 500ml of paste to flow out is measured and used to calculate the internal angle and optimum dosage. For the mini slump test, the spread diameter is measured and used to identify the dosage with sufficient increase in fluidity. Both tests aim to efficiently determine the superplasticizer saturation point for a cement.

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    The Marsh cone test and mini slump test are used to determine the optimum dosage of superplasticizer for a given cement. For both tests, cement paste is prepared with varying amounts of superplasticizer and tested for flow properties. For the Marsh cone test, the time for 500ml of paste to flow out is measured and used to calculate the internal angle and optimum dosage. For the mini slump test, the spread diameter is measured and used to identify the dosage with sufficient increase in fluidity. Both tests aim to efficiently determine the superplasticizer saturation point for a cement.

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    The Marsh cone test and mini slump test are used to determine the optimum dosage of superplasticizer for a given cement. For both tests, cement paste is prepared with varying amounts of superplasticizer and tested for flow properties. For the Marsh cone test, the time for 500ml of paste to flow out is measured and used to calculate the internal angle and optimum dosage. For the mini slump test, the spread diameter is measured and used to identify the dosage with sufficient increase in fluidity. Both tests aim to efficiently determine the superplasticizer saturation point for a cement.

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    PROCEDURE FOR MARSH CONE TEST

    Name of Test: Marsh Cone Test

    Relevant standard(s): EN 445, ASTM C 939

    Details of specimen: The cement type for which the optimum dosage of superplasticizer is being
    determined shall confirm to the respective standard. Distilled water shall be used for mixing the
    cement paste. The material and safety data sheet of the chemical admixture under consideration
    shall be thoroughly followed.
    Details of equipment (including photograph):
    The Marsh cone consisting of a hollow metal cone with an opening of 8 mm diameter at the
    bottom. The dimensions of Marsh cone are given below.

    R, H - Radius and height of nozzle

    R1, H1 - Radius of the free surface and


    height of fluid in the cone at the
    initial moment

    Rt, Ht - Radius of the free surface


    and height of fluid in the cone at any
    time t

    R2, H2 - Radius of the free surface


    and height of fluid in the cone at the
    final moment

    φ – Angle between the axis and the


    generator of the cone
    Figure 1 – Marsh cone apparatus

    Step by step procedure for testing:

    Preparation cement paste


    The paste shall be prepared using a 5-litre Hobart-type blender and a B type flat beater or
    a similar mechanical mixer, with a mixing procedure that produce pastes comparable to those of
    concrete. The cement and 70% of mixing water should be mixed for one minute at low speed
    (with a shaft speed of 139 rpm and planetary speed of 61 rpm). The superplasticizer and
    remaining water shall be added and mixed for another one minute at the same speed. It should be
    noted that the water content in the superplasticizer is accounted in the water to cement ratio. The
    mixer shall then be stopped and sides of the bowl and blades can be scraped (15-20 seconds).
    The paste shall be mixed again for three minutes at same speed. For the mixes without
    superplasticizer, same procedure is followed as described earlier.
    Marsh cone test
    A reference volume of 1000 ml of cement paste prepared as explained above is poured
    into the Marsh cone. The bottom of the Marsh cone should be closed while pouring the cement
    paste. The time taken for 500 ml of the paste to flow out is determined using a stop watch. The
    procedure should be repeated by varying the dosage of superplasticizer.
    Calculation
    The logarithm of the measured Marsh cone flow time shall be plotted against the
    corresponding superplasticizer dosage. The internal angle shall be calculated at every data point.
    The dosage corresponding to the internal angle of 140 ± 10° shall be designated as the optimum
    superplasticizer dosage. Interpolation can be used for determination of the dosage corresponding
    precisely with the internal angle of 140°.
    The optimum superplasticizer dosage is expressed as the percentage of cement mass and
    is specific to the cement – superplasticizer combination.

    Figure 2 Flow time curve for determining the saturation dosage


    PROCEDURE FOR MINI SLUMP TEST
    Name of Test: Mini slump Test

    Relevant standard(s):

    Details of specimen: The cement type for which the optimum dosage of superplasticizer is being
    determined shall confirm to the respective standard. Distilled water shall be used for mixing the
    cement paste. The material and safety data sheet of the chemical admixture under consideration
    shall be thoroughly followed.
    Details of equipment (including photograph):
    The mini-slump is a mould in the shape of a truncated cone with dimensions proportional to the
    Abram’s cone. The dimensions of mini slump cone are given below.

    19 mm
    3.2 mm 6.4 mm

    22.2 mm
    15.9 mm

    57 mm
    38.1 mm
    38.1 mm

    Figure 1 – Mini slump test apparatus

    Step by step procedure for testing:

    Preparation cement paste


    The pastes shall be prepared using a 5-litre Hobart-type blender and a B type flat beater
    or a similar mechanical mixer, with a mixing procedure that produce pastes comparable to those
    of concrete. The cement and 70% of mixing water should be mixed for one minute at low speed
    (with a shaft speed of 139 rpm and planetary speed of 61 rpm). The superplasticizer and
    remaining water shall be added and mixed for another one minute at the same speed. It should be
    noted that the water content in the superplasticizer is accounted in the water to cement ratio. The
    mixer shall be then stopped and sides of the bowl and blades can be scraped (15-20 seconds).
    The paste shall be again mixed for three minutes at same speed. For the mixes without
    superplasticizer, same procedure is followed as described earlier.
    Mini slump test
    The mould shall be placed in a clean glass sheet of suitable dimensions. The mould shall
    be filled with cement paste prepared as explained earlier. After filling, the mould should be lifted
    up vertically and allow the cement paste to spread freely. The diameter of the cement paste shall
    be measured in two directions orthogonally after lifting the mould and the average value shall be
    expressed as the spread of the cement paste. Additionally, the time taken for the paste to reach a
    diameter of 115 mm shall also be determined. Also, visual examination helps to evaluate the
    bleeding and segregation of the paste.

    Calculation
    A plot of the superplasticizer dosage on the abscissa and the average spread diameter
    (mm) shall be plotted. The data point beyond which the increase in the fluidity is not significant
    shall be recorded as the optimum superplasticizer dosage. The optimum superplasticizer dosage
    is expressed as the percentage of cement mass and is specific to the cement – superplasticizer
    combination.

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