Before testing setting time of cement, one should test for its :
A
Soundness
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B
Strength
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C
Fineness
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D
Consistency
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Solution
The correct option is D Consistency Consistency Test is conducted to determine the % of water required for preparing cement paste of standard consistency. It is performed with the help of Vicat's apparatus which determines the initial and final setting time, and normal consistency of cement.