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This document discusses traditional materials used in construction and provides details on cement testing. It outlines standards for setting time, soundness, and crushing strength of cement as specified by IS codes. It also describes physical tests conducted on cement, including a soundness test using sieve analysis and setting time tests using a Vicat apparatus. The Vicat apparatus diagram and functioning is explained.

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Basic Civil Engineering - 8

This document discusses traditional materials used in construction and provides details on cement testing. It outlines standards for setting time, soundness, and crushing strength of cement as specified by IS codes. It also describes physical tests conducted on cement, including a soundness test using sieve analysis and setting time tests using a Vicat apparatus. The Vicat apparatus diagram and functioning is explained.

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TRADITIONAL MATERIALS 21

(b) Setting time: A period of 30 minutes as minimum setting time for initial setting and a maximum
period of 600 minutes as maximum setting time is specified by IS code, provided the tests are conducted
as per the procedure prescribed by IS 269-1967.
(c) Soundness: Once the concrete has hardened it is necessary to ensure that no volumetric
changes takes place. The cement is said to be unsound, if it exhibits volumetric instability after hardening.
IS code recommends test with Le Chatelier mould for testing this property. At the end of the test, the
indicator of Le Chatelier mould should not expand by more than 10 mm.
(a) Crushing strength: For this mortar cubes are made with standard sand and tested in
compression testing machine as per the specification of IS code. The minimum strength specified is
16 N/mm2 after 3 days and 22 N/mm2 after 7 days of curing.

1.4.3 Physical Tests on Cement


(a) Soundness Test: It is conducted by sieve analysis. 100 gms of cement is taken and sieved
through IS sieve No. 9 for fifteen minutes. Residue on the sieve is weighed. This should not exceed 10
per cent by weight of sample taken.
(b) Setting Time: Initial setting time and final setting time are the two important physical
properties of cement. Initial setting time is the time taken by the cement from adding of water to the
starting of losing its plasticity. Final setting time is the time lapsed from adding of the water to complete
loss of plasticity. Vicat apparatus is used for finding the setting times [Ref. Fig. 1.5]. Vicat apparatus
consists of a movable rod to which any one of the three needles shown in figure can be attached. An
indicator is attached to the movable rod. A vicat mould is associated with this apparatus which is in the
form of split cylinder.

Cap
Movable rod
weight 300 g

Release
60 pin
40
Indicator
20
10
0
Frame

1 mm sq
needle C 1 mm sq
50

80 mm
Split ring Air
E
Non porous 40 vent 6.4
plate 0.3
10f 5
Front view Side view Plunger for Enlarged view
Vical apparatus with needle standard of needle
for initial section time test consistency test

Fig. 1.5. Vicat apparatus

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