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Q: The standard consistency test for cement determines its consistency when mixed with:
  • A. Water
  • B. Aggregates
  • C. Sand
  • D. Admixtures
Correct Answer: Option A - Standard consistency test–This test determines the percentage of water required to make workable cement paste. • Vicat's apparatus is used to perform this test. • As per Vicat's test the percentage of water added to the cement at which the needle cannot penetrate 5-7 mm from bottom of the mould is called consistency.
A. Standard consistency test–This test determines the percentage of water required to make workable cement paste. • Vicat's apparatus is used to perform this test. • As per Vicat's test the percentage of water added to the cement at which the needle cannot penetrate 5-7 mm from bottom of the mould is called consistency.

Explanations:

Standard consistency test–This test determines the percentage of water required to make workable cement paste. • Vicat's apparatus is used to perform this test. • As per Vicat's test the percentage of water added to the cement at which the needle cannot penetrate 5-7 mm from bottom of the mould is called consistency.