Q3- In cement setting time experiment, the time versus penetration of the cement paste are shown in Table Q3. Determine: i- Cement initial set time. ii- Give the dimensions and shape of the cement paste mold. iii- What is the depth of the needle tip to the bottom of the mold at the time of 30 min? Table Q3 Time, min Initial reading Final reading 15 30 45 60 75 38 35 40 13 38 39 40 16 25

Q3- In cement setting time experiment, the time versus penetration of the cement paste are shown in Table Q3. Determine: i- Cement initial set time. ii- Give the dimensions and shape of the cement paste mold. iii- What is the depth of the needle tip to the bottom of the mold at the time of 30 min? Table Q3 Time, min Initial reading Final reading 15 30 45 60 75 38 35 40 13 38 39 40 16 25

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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