Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement by Vicat Needle |
ASTM C-187/C-191 AASHTO T-129/T-133 For determining normal consistency and time of setting of hydraulic cement |
Vicat Apparatus |
Cast alumunium frame, stainless steel rod 10 mm dia., 300 gr. weight with needle, 0-50 mm scale |
Initial Needle |
Steel needle, 1 mm dia., with footing, brass thread |
Final Needle |
Steel needle, 1 mm dia., brass thread |
Conical Ring Mold |
70 mm base dia., 60 mm top dia., 40 mm height |
Glass Plate |
Glass, 10 mm thich, 12 x12cm |