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9. Calculation and unstable mixes. Complete details of the round robin test
9.1 Calculate the slump flow using Eq 1: program are available from ASTM headquarters in a report
entitled “Report on Development of a Precision Statement for
Slump flow 5 ~ d 1 1d 2 ! /2 (1) the Slump Flow Test Method for Self-Consolidating Concrete.”
where: 11.2 Single-Operator Precision—The single-operator preci-
d1 = the largest diameter of the circular spread of the sion statement reflects the use of both procedures A and B. The
concrete, and single-operator standard deviation for slump flow has been
d2 = the circular spread of the concrete at an angle approxi- found to be 27 mm [1.1 in.] (see Note 4) for mixtures having
mately perpendicular to d1. slump flow values between approximately 480 and 680 mm [19
9.2 Record the average of the two diameters to the nearest and 27 in.]. Therefore, results of two properly conducted tests
10 mm [1⁄2 in.]. by the same operator on the same batch of concrete should not
differ by more than 75 mm [3.0 in.] (see Note 4).
10. Report 11.3 Multi-Operator Precision—The multi-operator preci-
10.1 Report the filling procedure (A or B) used. sion statement reflects the use of both procedures A and B. The
10.2 Report the slump flow to the nearest 10 mm [1⁄2 in.]. multi-operator standard deviation for slump flow has been
found to be 27 mm [1.1 in.] (see Note 4) for mixtures with
11. Precision and Bias5 slump flow values between approximately 530 and 740 mm [21
11.1 The precision of this test method was determined based and 29 in.]. Therefore, the results of properly conducted tests
on the results obtained from a round robin test program by two operators on the same batch of concrete should not
conducted by members of the ASTM C09.47 subcommittee on differ by more than 75 mm [3.0 in.] (see Note 4).
January 9, 2003. The round robin test program consisted of NOTE 4—These numbers represent, respectively, the (1s) and (d2s)
using single and multiple operators performing three replicas limits as described in Practice C670.
of the test using the mold in both the upright and inverted 11.4 Bias—The procedure used in this test method has no
positions. The tests were performed using self-consolidating bias since slump flow is defined only in terms of this test
concrete with high and low levels of slump flow and on stable method.
12. Keywords
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Supporting data have been filed at ASTM International Headquarters and may
be obtained by requesting Research Report RR:C09-1033. Contact ASTM Customer 12.1 halo; self-consolidating concrete; slump flow; spread;
Service at service@astm.org. stability; viscosity; visual stability index
APPENDIX
(Nonmandatory Information)
X1.1 The flow rate of a self-consolidating concrete mixture concrete mixtures. Table X1.1 contains Visual Stability Index
is influenced by its viscosity. Hence, for the purpose of (VSI) values with corresponding criteria to qualitatively assess
developing a self-consolidating concrete mixture in the the stability of self-consolidating concrete. However, these
laboratory, a relative measure of viscosity is useful. When values do not quantify a concrete property.
performing the slump flow test, the time it takes for the outer
edge of the concrete mass, to reach a diameter of 500 mm X1.3 Apparatus:
[20 in.] from the time the mold is first raised, provides a X1.3.1 Inscribed Base Plate—a base plate as described in
relative measure of the unconfined flow rate of the concrete 6.2, with a circular mark centrally located for the placement of
mixture. For similar materials, this time period, termed T50, mold, and a further concentric circle at 500 mm [20 in.].
gives an indication of the relative viscosity of the self-
consolidating concrete mixture.
NOTE X1.1—The T50 value can provide information on the flow
properties of the self-consolidating concrete mixture, whereby longer TABLE X1.1 Visual Stability Index Values
values normally correspond to increased viscosity. Special high-range VSI Value Criteria
water-reducing admixtures are typically used to modify the flow proper- 0 = Highly Stable No evidence of segregation or bleeding.
ties of the self-consolidating concrete mixture. In addition, viscosity- 1 = Stable No evidence of segregation and slight bleeding observed
modifying admixtures and other changes in mixture proportions and as a sheen on the concrete mass.
materials can also influence flow properties and resistance to segregation. 2 = Unstable A slight mortar halo #10 mm [#0.5 in.] and/or aggregate
pile in the of the concrete mass.
X1.2 The stability of self-consolidating concrete can be 3 = Highly Clearly segregating by evidence of a large mortar halo
Unstable >10 mm [>0.5 in.] and/or a large aggregate pile in the
observed visually by examining the concrete mass and there- center of the concrete mass.
fore can be used for quality control of self-consolidating
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NOTE X1.2—The centrally located circular mark made at the 500 mm the coarse aggregate within the concrete mass the distribution
[20 in.] location on the base plate will assist the user in determining the of the mortar fraction particularly along the perimeter, and the
T50 value.
bleeding characteristics. Assign a Visual Stability Index (VSI)
X1.3.2 Stop Watch—least reading of not more than 0.01 s. value to the concrete spread using the criteria shown in Table
X1.1 and illustrated in Figs. X1.1-X1.4.
X1.4 Procedure:
X1.4.1 To determine T50, use a stopwatch to measure the X1.5 Recording:
time in seconds it takes any part of the outer edge of the
spreading concrete to reach the inscribed mark on the base X1.5.1 Record T50 to the nearest 0.2 second.
plate from the time the mold is first lifted. X1.5.2 Record the VSI value.
X1.4.2 After spreading of the concrete has stopped, visually
inspect the concrete mixture by observing the distribution of
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SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Committee C09 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(C1611/C1611M – 14) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved July 1, 2018.)
(1) Added Practice C1758/C1758M to list of referenced docu- (3) Added new 8.3.1, removed previous 8.3.3 to 8.3.5, renum-
ments (Section 2). bered sections accordingly.
(2) Removed previous 6.6 and Note 2, renumbered subsequent
sections and notes accordingly.
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