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The concrete slump test debate is getting old
I keep seeing crews skip the slump test on site, saying they trust the plant ticket. But last Tuesday, a pour for a foundation in Springfield failed spec because the mix was too wet, and we had to tear out 15 cubic yards. How do you enforce proper testing when the schedule is tight?
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jasond569h ago
That story about the foundation pour is exactly why we stopped skipping tests. We made the slump test a required step for the pour ticket to be signed off. No test, no pour, and the clock stops right there. It only took one delay for the crew to get the message.
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reese_patel5h ago
No test, no pour" is the only rule that really sticks. It turns a nice idea into something the crew has to deal with right away.
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