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This document summarizes a test to determine the rebound number of hardened concrete using a spring-driven steel hammer according to ASTM C805/C805M – 18. The test involves taking 10 rebound readings on a concrete cylinder specimen and calculating the average, discarding any readings with deviations over 6 units. Based on a rebound number average of 31, the estimated compressive strength of the concrete is 26 MPa according to a graph correlating rebound number and strength.

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Job No. #06

This document summarizes a test to determine the rebound number of hardened concrete using a spring-driven steel hammer according to ASTM C805/C805M – 18. The test involves taking 10 rebound readings on a concrete cylinder specimen and calculating the average, discarding any readings with deviations over 6 units. Based on a rebound number average of 31, the estimated compressive strength of the concrete is 26 MPa according to a graph correlating rebound number and strength.

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Signature: ________________ Date: ________________

Job# 06
Title: Rebound Number of Hardened Concrete.

Standard:
The code followed to perform this test is ASTM C805/C805M − 18

Scope & Significance:


This test method covers the determination of a rebound number of hardened concretes using
a spring-driven steel hammer. This is a non-destructive test performed in situ to check the
strength and uniformity of the concrete in the structure. It is an indirect measurement method
to estimate concrete strength without the need for core sampling and laboratory testing.
Objective:
To determine the Rebound Number of Hardened Concrete

Apparatus:
• Rebound Hammer
• Abrasive Stone
• Verification Anvil

Procedure:
First of all, a hardened concrete cylinder was used as test sample. The rebound hammer was
pointed downward at top of the cylinder and its value was noted down as a negative 90°
angle. After that we gradually pushed the instrument toward the test surface until the
hammer impacts. After impact we maintained pressure on the instrument and pressed the
button on the side of the instrument to lock the plunger in its retracted position. Rebound
number to the nearest whole number was noted down from the instrument. Total ten readings
were taken on the specimen. The distance between impact loading location was at least 25
mm and from the edges it was at least 50 mm.

Figure 6. 1: Rebound Hammer Figure 6. 2: Rebound Hammer Scale

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Figure 6. 3: Specimen Testing using Rebound Hammer

Check:
• Maximum deviation within the single reading must not be greater than 6 Units.
• If the deviation is greater than discard the reading.

Figure 6. 4: Graph b/w Rebound no. & Strength

Observation:
Sr. No. Rebound Number
1 31
2 34
3 30
4 36
5 21
6 29
7 37
8 29
9 30
10 29

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Calculation:
Rebound no. 21 and 37 were showing more than 6 units deviation so these values were
discarded.

Sr. No. Rebound Number Average Deviation


1 31 0
2 34 3
3 30 -1
4 36 31
5
6 29 -2
8 29 -2
9 30 -1
10 29 -2

Results:
We checked the strength against the 31 Rebound number using Graph. The strength
obtained is 26 MPa.

Comments:
The rebound hammer test provides an indication of concrete hardness and compressive
strength. A higher rebound number suggests stronger and harder concrete, while a lower
rebound number indicates weaker and softer concrete.

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