Can you tell the slump of concrete by feel ? #concrete #construction #landscaping

👷‍♂️ Can You Feel the Slump? Measuring Concrete Without a Cone Most people rely on slump cones, truck gauges, or lab reports to measure the consistency of concrete. But when you’ve been on the tools long enough, you learn to feel it. Ask any experienced concrete finisher—you don’t always need a test when you know the mix. ⸻ 🛠️ Slump by Feel: The Finisher’s Test     •    A 3-inch slump fights back—your mag tells you right away.     •    A 4-inch slump rides smooth, still holds its shape.     •    Anything beyond that? You’re working with pea soup, and it’s time to hustle. This knowledge doesn’t come from a manual. It comes from hundreds of pours, every condition, every season. ⸻ 🔄 Factory Specs vs. Field Feel Yes—slump is tested at the batch plant, monitored by truck sensors, and recorded to spec. But the real test happens when it hits the slab and meets your screed, mag, and boots. ⸻ 💬 What’s Your Slump-Reading Style? Do you trust the tools—or the feel under your hands? Tell us how you call the slump without the cone 👇