QEST Platform 5.2 Documentation
Applies to QESTField Tests

This article describes the data entry processes for the consistency of concrete tests: Slump flow, T₅₀₀ and J-ring to AS 1012.3.5

Overview

Slump flow testing measurements are entered into QESTField through the use of the New Concrete Field Testing workflow. Slump Flow Testing can be selected from the Consistency Measured By drop down of the Product Information phase of the workflow. Slump Flow (AS 1012.3.5) is available for selection when the Standard on the sample is set to AS (2015) or RMS. When Slump Flow (AS 1012.3.5) is selected as the Consistency Measured By option the traditional slump test fields on the Field Data phase are no longer displayed and a new Self-Consolidating Concrete phase is added to the workflow. This article describes the process of data entry for slump flow testing when Slump Flow (AS 1012.3.5) is selected.

Changing Consistency Measured By

Changing the method for Consistency Measured By will delete any consistency data which currently exists. A confirmation dialog is displayed to the user to confirm this action.

Product Information

The information entered on the Product Information phase is described in the Product Information section in the article Plastic State Concrete Data Entry for Commercial Testers. The exception is that the only Compaction methods available for selection will be those set with a Compaction Type of Self Compacting on the Concrete Compaction Method list in QESTLab.

Self Compacting Compaction Types

Setting or changing a compaction type to Self Compacting must be done through the Compaction Type list in QESTLab.

Field Data

The information entered on the Field Data phase is described in the Field Data section in the article Plastic State Concrete Data Entry for Commercial Testers. The exception is that the traditional slump test fields on the Field Data phase are no longer displayed and a new Self-Consolidating Concrete phase is added to the workflow for recording slump flow test results.

Self-Consolidating Concrete

The Self-Consolidating Concrete phase allows for the entry of data related to Slump flow, T₅₀₀ and J-ring passing ability to AS 1012.3.5.

Field Prompt	Expected Information
Specification Group	Allows the selection of a specification group.
Specification	Allows the selection of a specification which can apply limits to values such as Slump flow, T₅₀₀ or passing ability. The entries available in the above two drop down boxes are populated from QESTLab's Specifications.
J-Ring	The equipment used to perform the test, from QESTLab's equipment register.
Base Plate	The equipment used to perform the test, from QESTLab's equipment register.
Measure	The equipment used to perform the test, from QESTLab's equipment register.
Slump Cone	The equipment used to perform the test, from QESTLab's equipment register.
Timer	The equipment used to perform the test, from QESTLab's equipment register.
Test Date	The date the test is performed. This is automatically set to the concrete sample's date cast.
Test Time	The time the test is performed.
Design T500 (s)	The design T₅₀₀ of the concrete. From the Product Information phase of the workflow, if entered.
T500 (s)	The measured T₅₀₀ of the concrete.
Largest Diameter of the Spread (mm):	The measured largest diameter of spread.
Perpendicular Diameter of the Spread (mm):	The measured spread diameter perpendicular to the largest spread diameter.
Design Slump Flow (mm):	The design slump flow of the concrete. From the Product Information phase of the workflow, if entered.
Slump Flow (mm):	The calculated slump flow of the concrete from the diameter spreads.
J-ring 0° inside height (mm)	The measured height of concrete just inside the J-Ring from the top of the J-ring at the given position.
J-ring 0° outside height (mm)	The measured height of concrete just outside the J-Ring from the top of the J-ring at the given position.
J-ring 0° height difference (mm)	The calculated height difference of the pair.
J-ring 90° inside height (mm)	The measured height of concrete just inside the J-Ring from the top of the J-ring at the given position.
J-ring 90° outside height (mm)	The measured height of concrete just outside the J-Ring from the top of the J-ring at the given position.
J-ring 90° height difference (mm)	The calculated height difference of the pair.
J-ring 180° inside height (mm)	The measured height of concrete just inside the J-Ring from the top of the J-ring at the given position.
J-ring 180° outside height (mm)	The measured height of concrete just outside the J-Ring from the top of the J-ring at the given position.
J-ring 180° height difference (mm)	The calculated height difference of the pair.
J-ring 270° inside height (mm)	The measured height of concrete just inside the J-Ring from the top of the J-ring at the given position.
J-ring 270° outside height (mm)	The measured height of concrete just outside the J-Ring from the top of the J-ring at the given position.
J-ring 270° height difference (mm)	The calculated height difference of the pair.
Passing Ability (mm)	The calculated passing ability of the concrete from the J-ring height differences.
Blocking Assessment	A blocking assessment based on visual inspection while performing the test. The list options are: None Blocking Segregation Blocking/Segregation
Retest	Checking this checkbox will add a second set of data entry such that the testing can be completed again. The first set of data will still be saved but will be excluded from specification checks and reporting.

The second set of data entry available if a retest is required. The results from the second determination will be reported and have limits applied to them if they are used. The first set of results will not be used at all in the case a second set is added.

Technician Summary

The Technician Summary phase is described in the Technician Summary section in the article Plastic State Concrete Data Entry for Commercial Testers.

Reporting

When slump flow testing has been completed, there is an option whether or not to report slump flow, T500, J-Ring Passing Ability test results.

Billing

Whether or not to Charge Concrete Consistency for slump flow tests can be set by the user and is intended for use by customers with an existing billing integration to an ERP system.

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