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The setting time of cement is determined using

1. Le Chatelier apparatus
2. Briquette testing apparatus
3. Vicat apparatus
4. Casagrande’s apparatus

Correct answer: Vicat apparatus

Solution

The Vicat apparatus is specifically designed to measure the setting time of cement by determining the penetration of a needle into the cement paste, allowing for precise assessment of its initial and final setting times.

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