Consistency measurement of fresh mortar is an important process to ensure that the mortar has the correct workability and quality.
Here are some methods and standards used:
This method involves using a shaking table to measure how much the mortar flows out when exposed to vibrations.
The mortar is placed in a cone shape on the shaking table, and after a certain vibration time, the diameter of the widespread mortar is measured.
In this method, the mortar is placed in a cone shape on a folding table. The board is lifted and dropped a certain number of times, and the diameter of the widespread mortar is measured to determine its consistency.
EN 1015-3, which specifies how the consistency of fresh mortar should be determined using shaking tables.
ASTM C230 – Determination for Application of the Fall Table Method