Lesson 2 - Cement

Question 1

this apparatus is used for the
measurement of the apparent
density of powder and
non-cohesive materials. It consists of sieve funnel with tripod, unit weight
measure 1 liter capacity with hopper, spatula, straight edge, large spoon.

Answer 1

Bulk density of cement

Question 2

used for viscosity and fluidity
determinations of mortars, muds,
grouts, fluid materials etc.

Answer 2

Flow cone apparatus

Question 3

used for setting time and consistency of cement.

Answer 3

Vicat apparatus

Question 4

used to determine the alkali content
of cement

Answer 4

Flame photometer

Question 5

used to measure the length variations of cement specimens in autoclave soundness test. It can also be used to measure linear shrinkage of specimens.

Answer 5

Length comparator

Question 6

for curing cement, mortar, concrete
specimens

Answer 6

Thermostatic bench cabinet

Question 7

expressly designed for the efficient
mixing of cement pastes and mortar, with two automatic sequences of
mixing cycle.

Answer 7

Automatic mortar mixer