Testing fresh concrete - Part 8: Self-compacting concrete - Slump-flow test
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The DIN EN 12350-8 standard provides guidelines for determining the slump-flow and t500 time of self-compacting concrete. The test is specifically designed for concrete specimens with a maximum coarse aggregate size (Dmax) of 40 mm.
The slump-flow test measures the consistency and flowability of self-compacting concrete by observing the spread diameter of a concrete mixture as it flows freely and spreads outwards. The t500 time refers to the time it takes for the concrete to flow a distance of 500 mm.
This standard aims to ensure that self-compacting concrete meets the required workability and flowability properties, which are crucial for efficient construction processes. By providing a standardized procedure for conducting the slump-flow test, the standard enables accurate and reliable measurements of the self-compacting concrete's behavior during placement and ensures consistency in testing across different laboratories and projects.
| Descriptors | Abilities to flow, Bottom plates, Cement pastes, Compacting, Concrete mixes, Concretes, Construction, Construction materials, Demixing, Fresh concrete, Homogeneity, Mineral aggregates, Processibility, Propagation velocity, Reinforcement, Resistance, Self-compacting, Testing, Trials, Viscosity |
| ICS Codes | 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products |
| Language(s) | English |
| File Size | 174.1 KB |
