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Discussion Forum : Concrete Technology - Section 1 (Q.No. 42)
42.
Vicat's apparatus is used for
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Bharat sable said:
8 years ago
It should be Both C and B.
Venugopal said:
8 years ago
Both consistancy and setting time test used for vicat apparatus. Correct answer is B and C.
Bhaskar said:
8 years ago
I think both B and C is correct.
Vivek yadav said:
8 years ago
It should be Both setting time and consistency.
Santhosh C said:
9 years ago
Consistency is cement paste which allows the PLUNGER to penetrate 33- 35mm from top.
Initial setting time- Needle which penetrates completely.
Final setting time- annular COLLAR can able to make impression on the cement paste.
Initial setting time- Needle which penetrates completely.
Final setting time- annular COLLAR can able to make impression on the cement paste.
Santhosh said:
9 years ago
Vicat apparatus is used for all three tests but difference is as below.
For consistency - Plunger.
For initial setting time- Needle.
For final setting time- angular collar.
For consistency - Plunger.
For initial setting time- Needle.
For final setting time- angular collar.
NIRAJ KUMAR said:
9 years ago
Initial, final setting time and consistency of cement laboratory test are from Vicat's apparatus.
Santosh said:
9 years ago
As per my knowledge it's more familiar with Setting time.
Punith said:
9 years ago
But Vicat's apparatus is also used for initial setting time.
Narendra said:
9 years ago
Setting time test is also done with the help of Vicat's apparatus so the answer should be both B and C isn't it?
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