Q.
What is a Vee-Bee Test?
A.
To determine the workability of fresh concrete by using a Vee-Bee consistometer as per IS: 1199 – 1959. The apparatus used is Vee-Bee consistometer.
Procedure to determine workability of fresh concrete by Vee-Bee consistometer.
- A conventional slump test is performed, placing the slump cone inside the cylindrical part of the consistometer.
- The glass disc attached to the swivel arm is turned and placed on the top of the concrete in the pot.
- The electrical vibrator is switched on and a stop-watch is started, simultaneously.
- Vibration is continued till the conical shape of the concrete disappears and the concrete assumes a cylindrical shape.
- When the concrete fully assumes a cylindrical shape, the stop-watch is switched off immediately. The time is noted.The consistency of the concrete should be expressed in VB-degrees, which is equal to the time in seconds recorded above.
Vee-Bee Consistometer
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