New Standard from Last Update.

1. Scope

This standard (Part 2) specifies procedures for determination of consistency of fresh concrete. It specifies the following test methods:

a) Slump test,

b) Vee bee consistometer test (modified Vee bee consistometer test also included in Annex B),

c) Compacting factor test,

d) Degree of compactability,

e) Flow table test (not applicable for SCC), and

f) Slump flow test for high fluidity concrete and self compacting concrete [see IS 1199 (Part 6)].

NOTES

1 When carrying out these tests, prevent skin contact with fresh concrete by wearing suitable protective clothing, gloves and footwear. If wet cement or concrete enters the eye, immediately wash it out thoroughly with clean water and seek medical treatment without delay. Wash fresh concrete off the skin immediately.

2 The use of vibrating equipment, such as vibrating tables, can cause damage to joints and loss of sensation due to nerve damage. Moulds, etc, should be clamped to the table and not held in position using one’s hand while they are being vibrated.

2. References

The standards listed in Annex A contain provisions, which through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards aresubject to revision and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated in Annex A.