ASTM C204 Fineness of Hydraulic Cement Quiz

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What type of liquid is recommended for use in the manometer during the fineness test of hydraulic cement?

Dibutyl phthalate (correct)

Water

Acetone

Ethanol

In the fineness test of hydraulic cement, what is the acceptable range for bulk volume measurements to be considered accurate?

Within ± 1 cm3

Within ± 0.1 cm3

Within ± 0.005 cm3 (correct)

Within ± 0.01 cm3

What material is a Disk made of for the Air-Permeability Apparatus test of hydraulic cement?

Glass

Filter paper (correct)

Aluminum

Plastic

What is the purpose of the Permeability Cell in the air-permeability test of hydraulic cement?

To hold the sample during the test Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following materials should not be used as a manometer liquid during the fineness test of hydraulic cement?

Water Signup and view all the answers

What should be the diameter of the Filter Paper Disk used in the Air-Permeability Apparatus test for hydraulic cement?

Same as the inside of the cell Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to have a finer cement in terms of hydration and strength development?

The quicker the hydration process and strength development Signup and view all the answers

What equipment is used for sampling in the fineness test of hydraulic cement?

Tube sampler Signup and view all the answers

Which test method involves passing cement through sieves #100 and #200?

Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by the 150-μm (No. 100) and 75-μm (No. 200) Sieves Signup and view all the answers

What is the sensitivity of the analytical balance used in the fineness test of hydraulic cement?

$0.0001$ g Signup and view all the answers

In the fineness test using the No. 325 sieve, what is the significance of passing through this specific sieve?

Faster hydration and strength development Signup and view all the answers

What does Reproducibility refer to in the context of laboratory materials used for testing hydraulic cement?

The accuracy within $0.0002$ g Signup and view all the answers

Why is an analytical balance with high sensitivity crucial in testing the fineness of hydraulic cement?

To ensure accurate measurements of fine cement particles Signup and view all the answers

What should be done after using a tube sampler for sampling in the fineness test?

#20 sieve passing Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to use a brush for cleaning sieves in the laboratory testing of hydraulic cement?

To avoid contamination between samples Signup and view all the answers

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