Vebe Consistometer - ASTM C1176

The Vebe Consistometer is designed to evaluate the consistency and density of low-slump roller-compacted concrete (RCC). The apparatus uses a vibrating table, surcharge weight, and test mold to consolidate stiff concrete mixtures that cannot be evaluated effectively using conventional slump-testing procedures. It provides a practical solution for laboratories testing RCC used in pavements and other construction applications.

Key Features

• Designed for testing under ASTM C1176 and ASTM C1170
• Suitable for low-slump roller-compacted concrete
• Vibrating table consolidates stiff concrete mixtures
• Swing arm and guide sleeve position the surcharge weight
• Includes 20lb surcharge weight
• Includes concrete test mold
• Allows observation of the mortar ring during consolidation
• Supports density determination after vibration
• Suitable for RCC mix development and quality control

Included Items

Vibrating table, swing arm with guide sleeve, 20lb surcharge weight, and concrete test mold.

Lab Manager's Tip

The Vebe Consistometer is intended for very stiff concrete mixtures where conventional slump measurements provide little useful information. Confirm that your project specification calls for the 20lb surcharge configuration under ASTM C1176 rather than the 50lb configuration associated with the alternate model.

Typical Applications

Roller-compacted concrete testing, RCC pavement mix design, low-slump concrete evaluation, concrete consistency testing, density determination, DOT concrete laboratories, contractor QC, and concrete materials research.