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Which equipment is used to test the setting time of cement?(a) Core cutter(b) Vibrator(c) Universal testing machine (UTM)(d) Vicat apparatusThe question was asked in an interview for internship.This intriguing question comes from Properties of Cement in section Materials for Construction of Basic Civil Engineering

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Correct option is (d) Vicat apparatus

To explain: Core cutter is used to determine DRY density of soil.Vibrator is used in sieve analysis.UTM can be used to test various parameters – tension, BENDING, shear of various materials.Vicat apparatus consists of a needle, used to PENETRATE the cement PASTE sample.



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