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Q: Before testing the setting time of cement one should test its ______.
  • A. Soundness
  • B. Consistency
  • C. Fineness
  • D. Strength
Correct Answer: Option B - Consistency– A certain minimum quantity of water required to be mixed with cement so as to complete chemical reaction between water and cement. Objectives– The basic aim to find out the water content required to produce a cement paste of standard consistency. • To determine the initial setting time of cement. • To determine the final setting time of cement.
B. Consistency– A certain minimum quantity of water required to be mixed with cement so as to complete chemical reaction between water and cement. Objectives– The basic aim to find out the water content required to produce a cement paste of standard consistency. • To determine the initial setting time of cement. • To determine the final setting time of cement.

Explanations:

Consistency– A certain minimum quantity of water required to be mixed with cement so as to complete chemical reaction between water and cement. Objectives– The basic aim to find out the water content required to produce a cement paste of standard consistency. • To determine the initial setting time of cement. • To determine the final setting time of cement.