Testing fresh concrete - Part 3: Vebe test
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The DIN EN 12350-3 standard outlines a method to determine the consistency of fresh concrete using the Vebe time. This test is applicable to concrete samples where the declared value of D, which represents the coarsest fraction of aggregates used, is not more than 63 mm. However, if the Vebe time falls below 5 seconds or exceeds 30 seconds, the test is deemed unsuitable for measuring the consistency of the concrete.
The Vebe test provides valuable information about the workability and fluidity of fresh concrete. By measuring the time taken for a slump cone to slowly vibrate through the concrete, this method offers an indication of how easily the material can be manipulated and placed. The Vebe time is useful for quality control purposes, as it helps assess whether the concrete meets the required consistency and workability standards.
| Descriptors | Compactness, Concretes, Consistency, Consistency (mechanical property), Construction, Construction materials, Fresh concrete, Sampling methods, Testing, Vebe-test |
| ICS Codes | 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products |
| Language(s) | English |
| File Size | 174.1 KB |
