CA2846904A1 - Automated concrete testing machine - Google Patents
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Abstract
The invention is of an automated machine which can do concrete testing without the need of a man.
The automated concrete testing machine is capable of doing slump test, air entrained test and temp check without any assistance of a human being. Automatic concrete testing machine will perform these tests within the time period of two minutes meanwhile standard completion of these test requirement is fifteen minutes. This machine will perform slump, air and temp test all together to save up time. This machine will benefit the concrete suppliers by having a quick test of concrete at the plant to make sure the concrete is within the engineering required specification. This machine will also benefit the concrete buyers to make sure that the concrete they purchased are within the desirable specification and value for money which they paid.
The automated concrete testing machine is capable of doing slump test, air entrained test and temp check without any assistance of a human being. Automatic concrete testing machine will perform these tests within the time period of two minutes meanwhile standard completion of these test requirement is fifteen minutes. This machine will perform slump, air and temp test all together to save up time. This machine will benefit the concrete suppliers by having a quick test of concrete at the plant to make sure the concrete is within the engineering required specification. This machine will also benefit the concrete buyers to make sure that the concrete they purchased are within the desirable specification and value for money which they paid.
Description
Background of the invention The slump and air entrainment test of concrete is performed priorto the pouring of concrete for quality control and assurance purposes. It has been noticed and observed that optimum concrete strength cannot be obtained without obtaining desired values of the concrete slump and air.
The slump and air test has been in practice forthe last many years.
Considering the human resources, time and ultimate accuracy, an effort is made to combine both tests in the machine to obtain more accurate results by using automated method. It has been calculated that by using this machine the following would be the salient and ultimate achievements.
a. Accurate results b. Quick results c. Less labor involvement d. Easy to handle and operate e. Less maintenance Detail Description of Invention This apparatus handles two tests, slump and airsimultaneously by preprogrammed system described below.
Air Entrainment Gauge Concrete is poured into the bucket (2) and flow through concrete pouring pipe (11) . While the concrete drum (14) is beingfilled with concrete, it is vibrating by an electricvibrator (23). Afterfi llingthe drum with concrete, vibratorstops automatically. Concrete wiping stick (12) will start and wipe of the excessive concrete from the lips of the drum. The n the airgauge lid (15) moves down onto the concrete drum (14) by brushing the top lips of the drum. When the air gauge lid (15) settles down on to the top of the concrete drum (14) it will be sealed by the use of electric magnet locks (19). After lockingthe system, waterstarts flowing in from inlet (3) and releases from the otherside to ensure that the voids and pores are filled with water. After locki ng the flow of water, compressed air(4) will release into the concrete drum and it will give air percentage in the concrete. Afterthe test is completed the airgauge lid (15) will be unlocked and will move up. The lowerconcrete drum (14) will tilt to one side to spill out the tested concrete. Meanwhile the water nozzle (21) will open up to clean the drum and wash the apparatus for 40 seconds. Afterwashing, the drum will go back to original position.
Slump Test The slump test starts simultaneously, along with the airtest. The concrete is poured through the concrete pouring pipe (11) from the concrete bucket (2) intothe concrete cone (22) till the slump cone is full. When the concrete is being poured rodding will begin by the automated revolving circular rodding disc. Afterrodding, the concrete wiper (12) shall start automatically to wipe off the excessive concrete overthe concrete cone to level it off. The slump cone will move up, within 5-7 secvertically. The laser beam (18) fitted at the top will then read the top pointfrom middle of the concrete surface and shall be displayed on the main LCD in mm. After 20 seconds the bottom concrete wiper (20) will startto move and clearoff the concrete and at the same time the water outlet (22) will open to wash the concrete cone and the cone apparatus.
Afterwashingfor 40 seconds the whole apparatus shall set backto its original position and will be ready for the next test.
The slump and air test has been in practice forthe last many years.
Considering the human resources, time and ultimate accuracy, an effort is made to combine both tests in the machine to obtain more accurate results by using automated method. It has been calculated that by using this machine the following would be the salient and ultimate achievements.
a. Accurate results b. Quick results c. Less labor involvement d. Easy to handle and operate e. Less maintenance Detail Description of Invention This apparatus handles two tests, slump and airsimultaneously by preprogrammed system described below.
Air Entrainment Gauge Concrete is poured into the bucket (2) and flow through concrete pouring pipe (11) . While the concrete drum (14) is beingfilled with concrete, it is vibrating by an electricvibrator (23). Afterfi llingthe drum with concrete, vibratorstops automatically. Concrete wiping stick (12) will start and wipe of the excessive concrete from the lips of the drum. The n the airgauge lid (15) moves down onto the concrete drum (14) by brushing the top lips of the drum. When the air gauge lid (15) settles down on to the top of the concrete drum (14) it will be sealed by the use of electric magnet locks (19). After lockingthe system, waterstarts flowing in from inlet (3) and releases from the otherside to ensure that the voids and pores are filled with water. After locki ng the flow of water, compressed air(4) will release into the concrete drum and it will give air percentage in the concrete. Afterthe test is completed the airgauge lid (15) will be unlocked and will move up. The lowerconcrete drum (14) will tilt to one side to spill out the tested concrete. Meanwhile the water nozzle (21) will open up to clean the drum and wash the apparatus for 40 seconds. Afterwashing, the drum will go back to original position.
Slump Test The slump test starts simultaneously, along with the airtest. The concrete is poured through the concrete pouring pipe (11) from the concrete bucket (2) intothe concrete cone (22) till the slump cone is full. When the concrete is being poured rodding will begin by the automated revolving circular rodding disc. Afterrodding, the concrete wiper (12) shall start automatically to wipe off the excessive concrete overthe concrete cone to level it off. The slump cone will move up, within 5-7 secvertically. The laser beam (18) fitted at the top will then read the top pointfrom middle of the concrete surface and shall be displayed on the main LCD in mm. After 20 seconds the bottom concrete wiper (20) will startto move and clearoff the concrete and at the same time the water outlet (22) will open to wash the concrete cone and the cone apparatus.
Afterwashingfor 40 seconds the whole apparatus shall set backto its original position and will be ready for the next test.
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1. The main body (4' x 3' x 2') of the apparatus, having all side covered with gadgets fitted inside.
2. Modified, concrete air entrainment gauge with concrete drum fixed in between poles and fix ed with vibratos and collars with brush and electric magnetic locks for the container.
3. The cover of the concrete cylinder, modified by providing water inlet, outlet and air inlet with specific pressure.
4. Concrete pouring bucket with rotating and opening valves into the concrete cylinder and concrete cone simultaneously.
5. The main LCD and the mother board (control panel) controlling all the automated system to complete the test
6. Laser beam to read the level of the slump
7. Modified concrete cone for slump test
8. Modified rodding system with automated rotating disc
9. Lifting of cone by a controlled and automated system.
10. Resetting of the whole apparatus by control panel after auto washing/
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| CN107449893A (en) * | 2017-07-31 | 2017-12-08 | 海南方能测试技术有限公司 | A kind of concrete slump detection means and its detection method |
| CN109541187A (en) * | 2018-11-30 | 2019-03-29 | 佛山科学技术学院 | A kind of slump consistancy test instrument |
| CN112177334A (en) * | 2020-09-23 | 2021-01-05 | 湖南省合创渣土运输有限公司 | Concrete pouring process |
| CN112557636A (en) * | 2020-11-24 | 2021-03-26 | 许昌学院 | Computer-controlled concrete slump detection device and control method |
| CN113533698A (en) * | 2021-07-21 | 2021-10-22 | 广东富信建设管理有限公司 | Construction site engineering quality supervision auxiliary detection method |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| CN107449893A (en) * | 2017-07-31 | 2017-12-08 | 海南方能测试技术有限公司 | A kind of concrete slump detection means and its detection method |
| CN107449893B (en) * | 2017-07-31 | 2018-04-06 | 海南方能测试技术有限公司 | A kind of concrete slump detection means and its detection method |
| CN109541187A (en) * | 2018-11-30 | 2019-03-29 | 佛山科学技术学院 | A kind of slump consistancy test instrument |
| CN112177334A (en) * | 2020-09-23 | 2021-01-05 | 湖南省合创渣土运输有限公司 | Concrete pouring process |
| CN112557636A (en) * | 2020-11-24 | 2021-03-26 | 许昌学院 | Computer-controlled concrete slump detection device and control method |
| CN113533698A (en) * | 2021-07-21 | 2021-10-22 | 广东富信建设管理有限公司 | Construction site engineering quality supervision auxiliary detection method |
| CN113533698B (en) * | 2021-07-21 | 2023-12-12 | 广东腾泰建设有限公司 | Building construction site engineering quality supervision auxiliary detection method |
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