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Cement Fineness Test Astm C 184 94 PDF Free
Cement Fineness Test Astm C 184 94 PDF Free
Calculation
F = 100 - (Rt/W) 100 =
Where F = fineness of cement expressed as the percentage
passing # 100 sieve, Rt = weight remaining in # 100 sieve, and
W = total weight of the sample in grams.
Discussion Question:
How does the fineness of cement affect the strength gain and heat of
hydration in concrete?
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Test 2. Normal consistency test (ASTM 187 - 86 Re approved 1991)
Definition of terms
Procedures
Record the initial time of the test: (when you start to pour water into
cement)
T = _____hour______min.______seconds
W = ________ g of water.
Discussion Question:
With finer cement particle size, would more or less water be required to achieve the
normal consistency? Briefly explain.
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Test 3. Set time test (ASTM C 191 - 92)
Definition of terms:
Procedures
- Mix 500 g of cement with the percentage of water required
for normal consistency as described above. (The specimen used
for the normal consistency test can be used.)
- After moulding cement paste into the test ring, place
specimen in moist room for 30 minutes.
- Place specimen ring under Vicat apparatus and lock needle
on surface of paste. Set indicator scale to zero.
- Release weighted needles and record the penetration in mm
after 30 seconds.
- Repeat process every fifteen minutes until initial set is
achieved.
- Repeat processes every hour until final set is achieved.
Calculation
T = _________hour ___________min.____________seconds
T = _________hour ___________min.____________seconds
Discussion Questions:
(1) Does the initial setting time satisfy the requirements of the British
Standards?
(2) Discuss briefly the significance of determining the initial and final setting
times.
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Test 4 Effect of superplasticizer (water reducer): a demonstration
NOTE: Tests 4 and 5 are for demonstration and there is NO need to include them
in your laboratory report.