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    This document details an experiment to determine the setting time of hydraulic cement using a Vicat apparatus according to ASTM C 191-42 and AASHTO T 131-93 standards. The initial setting time was determined to be 40 minutes when the needle penetration was 5mm. The final setting time was 480 minutes. Proper setting time is important for factors like concrete strength, workability, curing time, and mixture proportions.

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    Determination of Setting Time of Hydraulic Cement

    Arc C. Villanueva BCE-22L (7110)

    BSCE- STRUCTURAL 03-15-2022

    Determination of Setting Time of Hydraulic Cement


    Reference Standard
    ASTM C 191-42
    AASHTO T 131-93

    Objectives:
    1. To determine time of set of hydraulic cement using Vicat Apparatus
    2. To evaluate the setting of the tested Portland cement based on the required
    initial setting time.

    Apparatus/Material

    Portland Cement Sample Balance Sensitive to 0.1 gm


    Vicat Apparatus #200 Sieve
    Mixing Container Spatula

    Drawing:
    Observation:
    Trial No. Penetration Reading Time
    1 0 mm 0 min
    2 1 mm 10 min
    3 2 mm 20 min
    4 3.4 mm 30 min
    5 5 mm 40 min

    FINAL SETTING TIME= 480 MINUTES


    INITIAL SETTING TIME: 40 MINS
    Result and Discussion:
    A cement is any substance that, by a series of chemical reactions known as setting,
    binds other materials together. Cements are dry powders that are not to be mistaken with
    concrete or mortar, yet they are a key component of both of these materials, acting as the
    'glue' that gives buildings their strength. It is utilized in the construction of many of the
    modern world's structures, including buildings, bridges, ports, runways, and roadways. It's
    also utilized for building facades and other ornamental elements. Cement is the world's
    second most used commodity, behind water, because to the continual need for all of these
    constructions, which is progressively coming from the developing world.
    The interval between combining cement and water and the mixture starting to lose
    its flexibility is referred to as the initial setting. It is the time elapsed until the cement paste
    stiffens and the needle cannot go within 5 mm to down. On the other hand, the time it
    takes cement to finally set the mixture is known as final setting time.

    Initial setting time: 40 mins


    Conclusion:
    Therefore, the time to reach 5 mm is within 4o mins and to finally set it up is 480
    minutes. Setting time are very important in construction. This will decide various factors like
    Strength of concrete, Grade of concrete , Work-ability , Type of construction , Curing time ,
    and Mixture proportions and many other factors
    Post lab question:

    1. Are there differences in the standard setting time of the various types of Portland cement?
    Why or Why not?
    The type of cement used in concrete has a direct impact on its strength, durability,
    shrinkage, and life. There are many different types of cement on the market. Ordinary
    Portland cement, Portland pozzolana cement, hydrophobic cement, coloured cement, high
    alumina cement, quick hardening cement, and so on are only a few examples. All of these
    varieties are employed in accordance with our requirements. They're all different depending
    on what they're used for.

    2. Relate cement fineness to its time of setting and the development of its strength.
    The fineness of the cement is determined by the particle size. The needed fineness
    of excellent cement is attained in the final phase of the cement manufacturing process by
    grinding the clinker. Cement fineness is critical because cement hydration rate is directly
    proportional to cement particle size.
    Thus, the time setting will help the cement to develop its strength through that is
    why there was an initial time where the cement it started to lose it flexibility and it will
    reach its final composition as hard, this give enough strength to be compactly durable.

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