Which of the following tests is used to estimate the soundness of Ordinary Portland Cement ?

Le Chatelier's test

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Abram's Slump Cone Test

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Solution

The correct option is A Le Chatelier's test
Procedure of Test for soundness
* The mould is placed on a glass sheet and is filled with neat cement paste formed by gauging 100g cement with 0.78 P times the water required to give a paste of standard consistency.
* It tests for expansion due to excess lime.

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