Question

soundness test of cement is done to check?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Soundness of cement may be determined by two methods, namely Le-Chatelier method and autoclave method. In the soundness test a specimen of hardened cement paste is boiled for a fixed time so that any tendency to expand is speeded up and can be detected. Soundness means the ability to resist volume expansion.

Answer 2

Answer:

Soundness of cement may be determined by two methods, namely Le-Chatelier method and autoclave method. In the soundness test a specimen of hardened cement paste is boiled for a fixed time so that any tendency to expand is speeded up and can be detected. Soundness means the ability to resist volume expansion.