Kelly ball test

Kelly ball test

[′kel·ē ′bȯl ‚test] (engineering) A test for the consistency of concrete using the penetration of a half sphere; a 1-inch (2.5-centimeter) penetration by the Kelly ball corresponds to about 2 inches (5 centimeters) of slump.

Kelly ball test, ball test

A test which uses a device consisting of a metal plunger (having a hemispherical bottom) which is guided by side stirrups; indicates the consistency of fresh concrete by the depth of penetration when the plunger drops.