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The document describes an experiment to determine the normal consistency and setting times of cement. To determine normal consistency, cement paste is made with varying percentages of water and tested using a Vicat apparatus, which measures penetration of a plunger into the paste. The percentage of water that allows 5-7mm penetration is the normal consistency. For setting time tests, a cement paste at 0.85 times normal consistency is made. Initial setting time is when the plunger fails to penetrate 5-7mm, a

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