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What is the workability of concrete? How can we evaluate the workability in China? Please discuss how the workability influenced by different factors. Answer： 1 Workability : the property of the fresh cement concrete easily mixed, transported, poured, and vibrated etc in construction process. Workability including: Flow-ability , tamping feasibility , cohesiveness , water-retaining and so on. 2 Evaluating method:slump test and Vebe consistometer test Slump test: A)Measure the deformation under its self-weight, and name the deformation as slump（in mm）. B)Assess the cohesiveness,