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    Experiment No. 11 Fabricating Concrete Specimen For Tests: Referenced Standard

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    This document outlines procedures for fabricating concrete specimens in the laboratory for testing. It describes mixing concrete using a trial mix method to determine optimal proportions. Concrete ingredients are weighed and mixed, then specimens are cast in molds and cured. Testing includes measuring slump and compressing cylinders to determine strength over 28 days. The objectives are to learn concreting practices, observe fresh concrete properties, and produce quality specimens for standardized strength testing.

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    EXPERIMENT NO.

    11

    Fabricating Concrete Specimen for Tests

    Referenced Standard

    ASTM C 192-90a ASTM C 143-90a

    AASHTO T 126-93 AASHTO T 119-93

    Introduction

    The production of quality concrete involves the preparation of the adequate


    proportions of its components materials, proper handling and the use of
    appropriate mixing methods. Proper proportioning and mixing methods result to
    workable mix, adequate properties and concrete strength. Since cement achieves its
    strength through hydration, water-cement ratio is the principal factor that controls
    the compressive strength of concrete. Concrete ingredients are proportional
    according to standard structural requirements. For accuracy, the ingredients are
    weighed and combined rather than using the volumetric method. It is therefore
    necessary to design the trial mix before the manufacture of concrete.

    Objectives:

    1. To use the trial mix method to determine the optimum proportions of


    aggregates, cement, and water for a desired concrete strength.
    2. To learn concreting practice in laboratory.
    3. To observe the characteristics properties of fresh concrete.

    Apparatus/Materials:

    3- 6” x 6” x 18” Beam Molds Two Trowels

    3- 6” x 12” Cylindrical Molds Containers for aggregates

    Tamping Rod Large Mixing Pan

    12” Ruler Scale sensitive to 0.01lb

    Slump Cone Apparatus

    Procedure:

    1. Consult your laboratory instructor for specifications.


    2. Use the Trial Mix Method to calculate the proportions of cement, coarse
    aggregates, fine aggregates and water. Results of the mix design must be
    submitted to the laboratory instructor for approval.
    3. Weigh and record the amounts of coarse aggregate determine in Step 2 then
    place in a container. Add the amount of water for effective absorption to the
    aggregates and mix thoroughly.
    4. Weigh and record the fine aggregate then store in a container. Add the
    amount of water for absorption then mix thoroughly.
    5. Weigh and record the quantity of cement determined in Step 2. Put it in a
    large mixing pan.
    6. Mix the aggregates of Step 3 and 4 with the cement in Step 5. Form a mound
    of a mixture and make a hole in the middle of the mound.
    7. Weigh and record the amount of water in Step 2 for hydration then pour into
    the middle of the mound in Step 6. Thoroughly mix the cement and water
    into a uniform paste. To produce a concrete mix with the desired slump of 3
    to 4 inches and with good workability, first use 2/3 of the coarse and fine
    aggregates and thoroughly mixing the aggregates with the paste. Then test
    the slump (Step 8). At this point, the slump of the mixture should be greater
    than 4”. Gradually add small quantities of fine or coarse aggregates (or both)
    and thoroughly remix the concrete and test the slump. Repeat this process
    until the mix reaches the desired slump. Refer to prescribed water-cement
    ration for classes of concrete.
    8. In testing the slump, the mold shall be firmly held down against the pan. Fill
    the slump cone with concrete in three layers, each approximately one-third
    of the volume of the mold. Each layer shall be rodded with 25 strokes,
    distributed uniformly over the cross-section of the cone. The rod shall
    slightly penetrate the previous layer. After the top layer has been rodded, the
    surface of concrete shall be stuck off with a trowel so that the cone is exactly
    filled. Raise the cone carefully within 3-7 seconds. Slump test must be done
    within 2-5 minutes. Refer to Table 1 for slump requirements.
    9. Before filling the concrete into a cylinder mold, determine the weight of each
    cylinder mold and record the weight. Line the interior surface of the mold
    with used oil. The cylindrical concrete specimen shall be formed by placing
    the concrete in the cylinder mold in three layers of approximately equal
    volumes. Consolidate the concrete and expel air bubbles by tamping and
    rodding. Each layer should be rodded with 25 strokes using a tamping rod.
    The strokes should be distributed uniformly over the cross-section of the
    mold. Using the trowel strike out the surface of the concrete.
    10. Measure the weight of each cylinder mold filled with concrete and records
    the weights. Using a greased flat plate cover each of the filled cylindrical
    molds.
    11. Coat the interior surface of the beam mold with used oil before placing the
    concrete.
    12. The beam specimen shall be formed by placing the concrete in a steel beam
    mold in two layers of approximately equal volume. Each layer shall be
    rodded with one stroke per two square inch of beam surface. After filling the
    beam mold completely with the mixed concrete, cover the top surface with a
    greased flat plate.
    13. After 24 hours, test specimen shall be removed from the molds and stored in
    the curing room. Make sure the specimens are protected from moisture loss.
    This can be accomplished by continually wetting the specimens during the
    curing period.

    Table 1
    Composition and Strength of Concrete for Use in Structures

    Class of Cement Water- Consistency Coarse Compressive


    Concrete Content Cement Range in Aggregate Strength
    per cubic Ratio Slump Size 6”x12”
    meter (max) (mm) (Std. sq. Cylinder
    (min.) (kg/kg) opening) (28 days)
    (mm)
    A 360 kg 0.53 50 - 100 37.5 - 4.75 20.7 MPa
    (9 bags) (3000 psi)
    B 320 kg 0.53 50 - 100 50 - 4.75 16.5 MPa
    (9 bags) (2500 psi)
    C 380 kg 0.55 50 - 100 12.5 – 4.75 20.7 MPa
    (9.5 (3000 psi)
    bags)
    P 440 kg 0.49 100 max. 19 – 4.75 37.7 MPa
    (11 bags) (5000 psi)
    Seal 380 kg 0.58 100 - 200 25 – 4.75 20.7 MPa
    (9.5 (3000 psi)
    bags)
    Source: ACI Standard 211.1

    Drawing:

    Observations:

    Exposure Conditions:
    Proportion/ Mixture used:

    Type of water used:

    Size of Fine Aggregates:

    Size of Coarse Aggregates:

    Type of Cement used:

    Water-Cement Ratio used:

    Specime Type Weight Weight Weight Weight of Wt. of Wt. of


    n No. of of of Sand of Water Water to Water to
    Mold Cement used Gravel used for bring FA bring CA
    used (kg) used hydration to SSD to SSD
    (kg) (kg) (kg) condition condition
    (kg) (kg)
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6

    Specimen No. Type of Mold Weight of Weight of Mold Volume of


    Empty Mold with concrete Mold
    (kg) (cubic meter)
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6

    Calculations:

    Results:

    Measured of Slump Workability Description

    Cement Factor Total Water Content

    Unit Weight of Concrete


    Percentage of Fine Aggregates to total Aggregate

    Weight of Cement in the batch

    Weight of sand in the batch

    Weight of the gravel in the batch

    Discussion of Results:

    Conclusion:

     This practice provides standardized requirements for making, curing,


    protecting, and transporting concrete test specimens under field conditions. If the
    specimens are made and standard cured, as stipulated herein, the resulting strength
    test data when the specimens are tested are able to be used for the following
    purposes: Acceptance testing for specified strength, Checking adequacy of mixture
    proportions for strength, and Quality control.

    Post-lab Exercises:

    Given the following conditions, determine the design mix proportions and the
    corrected weights of fine and coarse aggregates, and the corrected weight of water.

    Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . Superstructure

    Slump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76.2mm

    Maximum size of aggregates . . . . . . . . 37.5mm

    Maximum net water content . . . . . 21.20 li/bag

    Maximum Compressive Strength . . . . . . . . . 20.7 MPa

    Bulk Specific Gravity (FA) . . . . . . 2.65 (SSD)

    Use Type I Portland Cement

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