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 |