Question

What is the amount of water required to give the paste normal consistency for consistency test?

(a) .78 times

(b) .79 times

(c) .77 times

(d) .76 times

I have been asked this question by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

My question is based upon Testing of Cement in chapter Types of Cement and Testing of Cement of Concrete Technology

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) .78 times

Explanation: Prepare a paste by adding 0.78 times the water required to give a paste of standard consistency (i.e. 0.78P).