GATE CE 2018 Set 2 — Question 15

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The setting time of cement is determined using

Correct answer (C) Vicat apparatus Solution The Vicat apparatus is used to find the standard consistency, initial setting time, and final setting time of cement. Le Chatelier apparatus is used for soundness. Briquette testing is for tensile strength. Casagrande's apparatus is for the liquid limit of soil. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (C) Vicat apparatus Solution The Vicat apparatus is used to find the standard consistency, initial setting time, and final setting time of cement. Le Chatelier apparatus is used for soundness. Briquette testing is for tensile strength. Casagrande's apparatus is for the liquid limit of soil.

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