I want to determine mortar workability but i don't have test apparatus as mentioned in ASTM C1437.
Is there any other way to check the same ?
What could be the effect of inadequate workability on the strength of mortar composite?
Hello,
Depending upon the water cement ratio in the concrete mix, the workability may be determined by the following three methods.
- Slump Test
- Compaction Factor Test
- Vee-bee Consistometer Test
See the following link for details:
http://civilblog.org/2015/10/29/3-methods-of-determining-workability-of-concrete/
The first part of the question has been answered by Mr. Saidani.
On the question of inadequate workability on the strength of a mortar composite one can say that with inadequate workability full compaction of the mortar will not be possible and therefore maximum strength ca not be realized.
One additional way to characterize such formulations might be to use rheological approaches. A simple method could be to use a Brookfield with a T-spindle probe. Classical rheological tests with cone + plate or cup + bob geometry would be difficult based on the particle size of your material. Another option here to use probe like stirrer or vane geometries which are also available from different suppliers.
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