Objectives: Cement Tests - Normal Consistency Paste
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Paraguayan Standard NP 17 006 71
Objectives
Achieve the optimal water measurement for the subsequent determination of the paste.
normal consistency, testing with different a/c relationships.
Theoretical Framework
Consistency is measured using the Vicat apparatus, using a plunger.
of 10 ± 0.05 mm in diameter, placed inside the mold.
prescribed by NP 17 006 71 and is placed in the mold. Then it is placed the
plunger in contact with the upper surface of the paste and is released. By the
action of the weight of the piston, this penetrates the paste, and the depth
the penetration depends on the consistency of the paste. The paste is considered
of normal consistency when the probe penetrates a distance of 10 1 mm.
The water content obtained for the paste of normal consistency is
expressed as a percentage of the mass of the cement used.
Materials and Equipment Used
MATERIAL
500g ± 1g of cement.
Water
-TEAM
Scale with a precision of 1 gram.
Graduated cylinder with an accuracy of 1% of volume
Kneader that consists of
Stainless steel container
stainless steel shovel
Vicat apparatus
Vicat needle
Vicat mold
Glass plate
Procedure
500 ± 1 gr. of cement is weighed.
2. We weigh 125 grams of water and this will vary (for practical purposes for
recommendation we use the amount of 127 gr.
3. Cement is added to the water (with great care)
4. The time is recorded, from when all the cement is poured and this will be the
zero time.
5. It is kneaded at a slow speed for 90 seconds.
6. He/she stops for 15 seconds to clean the blade and the
edges of the container
It is kneaded again at high speed for 90 seconds.
8. The dough is poured into the mold and leveled.
The calibration of the device is carried out
10. The probe is released without initial velocity (4 minutes after the time
zero)
Formulas
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% Water × 100%
500 [g]
Calculations
[ ]
% × 100%
500 [g]
%127 [ml] × 100%
500 [g]
25.4%
Tables
Essay No. Zero Hour Test time Water (g) Cement (g) Water (%)
1 127 500 25.4
Conclusion
In completing this essay, we determined the normal consistency of the
cement, and we obtained the best value for optimal results
Therefore, we take this result as reliable, which can be used with
25.4% water, thus expecting an optimal and perfectly manageable paste.
