The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (ATS FoC) offers ASTM C143 slump testing to confirm that your concrete’s consistency meets project specifications.
ASTM C143 measures the slump, or consistency, of fresh unhardened hydraulic-cement concrete. The degree to which the concrete changes height, or slumps, when removed from a 12-inch-tall cone indicates the concrete’s workability.
How Does Slump Testing Provide Insight into a Concrete’s Fitness-For-Purpose?
Slump measures how easily a concrete mix flows, reflecting its water content and consistency. A higher slump indicates more water in the mix, while a lower slump indicates less.
Water content informs certain characteristics in the final concrete structure, including:
- Strength
- Compliance
- Porosity
- Cracking Susceptibility
- Consistency
Why is ASTM C143 Important to Quality Control?
ASTM C143 testing determines if concrete has the required workability and consistency, allowing adjustments before setting. This method can also help ensure uniformity across batches, supporting structural integrity and longevity.
Slump readings vary by project, and ASTM C143 slump testing helps confirm that your concrete has the correct consistency for each application.
Concrete Testing for Structural Stability
In addition to ASTM C143, our experts provide additional services to assess concrete suitability, including but not limited to:
- Strength Testing
- Aggregate Testing
- Flexural Strength Testing
- Concrete Temperature Testing
- Concrete Core Testing
- Modulus of Elasticity Testing
- Forensic Failure Analysis
Our NDT team can also conduct non-destructive inspections (NDI), including ultrasonic testing, GPR, impact-echo, and X-ray.
Our Commitment to Building a Safe and Reliable World
As a leader in testing, inspection, calibration, and consulting (TICC) services, ATS and our expanding network of companies deliver accurate, reliable results across a wide span of industries. Since partnering with SGS, we’ve expanded our capabilities and global reach, allowing us to better serve more construction clients worldwide.
Our facilities maintain ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation in multiple disciplines and operate under an ISO 9001:2015-registered quality management system, demonstrating our commitment to technical excellence, consistency, and quality assurance.
Contact Us
To verify the quality of your hydraulic-cement concrete, contact our experts today to schedule ASTM C143 slump testing. Call +1 (888) 287-5227 or complete our web form to begin.
