Which of the following test apparatus is used to determine initial setting time and final setting time? 

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  1. Vicat’s apparatus
  2. Air permeability test 
  3. Soundness test 
  4. Sieve test

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Option 1 : Vicat’s apparatus
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Vicat’s Apparatus:

  • Vicat’s Apparatus is used to find out the consistency, initial setting time, and final setting time of the cement
  • In the normal consistency test, we have to find out the amount of water to be added to the cement to form a cement paste of normal consistency.

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