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ASTM C 143
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Civil Engineering
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03/07/2018

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Term
The slump test is applicable to plastic concrete with a maximum size aggregate of _____.
Definition

1½ in

Term
When the concrete contains aggregate larger than allowed for the slump test, the large aggregate must be _______.
Definition

C. Removed by passing concrete through a 1½in. wet-sieve

Term
The mold for making the slump test is in the shape of ______.
Definition

Frustum of a cone

Term
The height of the slump mold is ____.
Definition

A. 12 in.

Term
The interior surface of the slump mold is allowed to have minor irregularities. True or False?
Definition

False

Term
For use in the slump test, the end or both ends of the tamping rod must be ___________.
Definition

5/8 in. rounded to hemispherical tip

Term
The sample of concrete for use in making the slump test must be obtained in accordance with Practice ________.
Definition

ASTM C 172

Term
The slump mold should be in a dry condition before beginning the test. True or False?
Definition

A. False

Term

The surface on which the slump mold will be placed must be ______.

Definition

Rigid, flat, moist, nonabsorbent, and free of vibration

Term
The slump mold is filled within ____ layers.
Definition

3

Term
Each layer should fill approximately ____ of the volume of the mold.
Definition

1/3

Term

The approximate depth (in vertical distance) after placing the first layer is 2 5/8in, and the second layer is 6 1/8in. 

True or False?

Definition

True

Term
What is the specified number of rodding's for each layer?
Definition

25

Term
How deep should the tamping rod penetrate into each layer?
Definition

1 in.

Term
When rodding the bottom layer the tamping rod must be ______ to uniformly distribute the strokes.
Definition

inclining slightly

Term
What must be done if the concrete drops below the top of the slump mold while the top layer is being rodded?
Definition

More concrete must be added

Term
Prior to lifting the mold concrete must be removed from the ____.
Definition

base

Term

After the final rodding the sides of the slump mold should be tapped lightly with the tamping rod.

True or False?

Definition

False

Term
When raising the slump mold it should not be rotated or twisted. True or False?
Definition

True

Term
How much time is allowed for lifting the slump mold?
Definition

5 ± 2 seconds

Term
The measurement for slump is made from the top of the mold to what point of the concrete specimen?
Definition

displaced original center of the top surface of the specimen

Term
The slump of the mold is measured and reported to the nearest ___.
Definition

¼ in.

Term
How much time is allowed to conduct the slump test from beginning to completion?
Definition

2.5 min

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