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Concrete Slump Testing: Test Methods, Equipment, and Testing Techniques

<div><a href="/blog/concrete-slump-guide"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2024/april/slump-testing-article.jpg" alt="Concrete Slump Testing Article" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>Concrete slump testing is the most common test performed on fresh concrete for any application. It is a significant factor when evaluating a concrete batch's compliance with the approved mix design and an eleventh-hour check of its suitability for placement. For this post, we focus on the slump test, how to perform it properly, and the best testing equipment to use.</p>