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Ready Mix Concrete Slump Requirements

The document outlines the recommended slump requirements for various types of ready mix concrete used in construction, categorized by RCC members and placement methods. It specifies different slump ranges for foundations, slabs, beams, columns, shear walls, walls, stairs, and pavements, depending on whether a pump is used or not. The recommendations vary from 0.5 inches to 6 inches based on the specific application and reinforcement level.

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Ready Mix Concrete Slump Requirements

The document outlines the recommended slump requirements for various types of ready mix concrete used in construction, categorized by RCC members and placement methods. It specifies different slump ranges for foundations, slabs, beams, columns, shear walls, walls, stairs, and pavements, depending on whether a pump is used or not. The recommendations vary from 0.5 inches to 6 inches based on the specific application and reinforcement level.

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Slump Requirements for Ready Mix Concrete (in Inches)

Foundations – Plain & RCC Footings / Rafts


RCC Member Placement Method Recommended Slump

Plain concrete blinding Without pump 1 – 2 in

Isolated/combined/strip Without pump 2 – 3 in


footings (RCC)

Raft foundation Without pump 2.5 – 3.5 in

Any footing/raft With pump 3 – 4.5 in

Slabs (On Grade & Suspended Slabs)


RCC Member Placement Method Recommended Slump

Slab on grade / PCC Without pump 2 – 3 in

Typical floor slab Without pump 2 – 3.5 in

Slab (normal) With pump 3.5 – 5 in

Highly reinforced / flat slab With pump 4 – 5.5 in

Beams
RCC Member Placement Method Recommended Slump

Normal beams Without pump 2 – 3.5 in

Deep beams/lintels Without pump 2.5 – 3.5 in

Beams (normal-congested) With pump 3.5 – 5 in

Very congested beams With pump 4 – 5.5 in

Columns & Shear Walls


RCC Member Placement Method Recommended Slump

Columns (normal) Without pump 3 – 4 in

Shear walls (normal) Without pump 3 – 4 in

Columns/shear walls With pump 4 – 6 in


Core walls/boundary With pump 5 – 6 in
elements

Walls, Retaining Walls, Tanks


RCC Member Placement Method Recommended Slump

Plain/lightly reinforced Without pump 2.5 – 3.5 in


walls

Retaining walls/water tanks Without pump 3 – 4 in

Same members With pump 4 – 5.5 in

Stairs, Sunshades, Thin Sections


RCC Member Placement Method Recommended Slump

Stair waist slab/landing Without pump 3 – 4 in

Sunshades/chajjas Without pump 3 – 4 in

Same members With pump 4 – 5.5 in

Pavements / Industrial Floors


RCC Member Placement Method Recommended Slump

Rigid pavements Without pump 0.5 – 1.5 in

Industrial floors Without pump 2 – 3 in

Pumped floor concrete With pump 3.5 – 5 in

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