How to Perform a Concrete Slump Test: ASTM / EN Checklist
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How to perform concrete slump test is the focus of this practical, field-ready checklist for site engineers and technicians. It walks you through slump testing, slump measurement, and shape classification using the test standard required by the project specification, ITP or approved procedure, while keeping ASTM C143/C143M and BS EN 12350-2 requirements clearly identified. The procedure begins after a representative sample has been taken; for that prerequisite, use the linked Fresh Concrete Sampling Checklist. Here you will set the apparatus, place the cone correctly, fill in the required layers, rod each layer, strike off, lift the cone in the specified time, measure the slump, identify true/shear/collapse shape, and record results. Staying within scope, we do not decide acceptance, adjust trucks, or make cubes/cylinders. Following this sequence avoids unstable cones, uneven compaction, delayed measurements, and unverifiable records—leading to reproducible, defensible results. Use interactive mode to tick items, add comments with photos or short videos, and export as PDF/Excel secured by a QR code.