T 131-2010
Standard Method of Test for Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement by Vicat Needle

Standard No.

T 131-2010

Release Date

2010

Published By

AASHTO - American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

Status

Be replaced 2015-08

Replace By

T 131-2015

Latest

T/CIET 131-2023

Scope

These test methods determine the time of setting of hydraulic cement by means of the Vicat needle. Two test methods are given; Method A is the Reference Test Method using the manually operated standard Vicat apparatus@ while Method B permits the use of an automatic Vicat machine that has@ in accordance with the qualification requirements of this method@ demonstrated acceptable performance. The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns@ if any@ associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. See Section 1.4 for a specific warning statement. Warning??Fresh hydraulic cementitious mixtures are caustic and may cause chemical burns to skin and tissue upon prolonged exposure. The use of gloves@ protective clothing@ and eye protection is recommended. Wash contact area with copious amounts of water after contact. Wash eyes for a minimum of 15 minutes. Avoid exposure of the body to clothing saturated with the liquid phase of the unhardened material. Remove contaminated clothing immediately after exposure. Note 1??For the method for determining the time of setting by Gillmore needles@ see T 154.

T 131-2010 history

• 2023 T/CIET 131-2023 Carbon Management Guide for Chemical Fiber Industry Enterprises
• 2015 T 131-2015 Standard Method of Test for Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement by Vicat Needle
• 2010 T 131-2010 Standard Method of Test for Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement by Vicat Needle
• 2009 T 131-2009 Standard Method of Test for Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement by Vicat Needle
• 2008 T 131-2008 Standard Method of Test for Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement by Vicat Needle
• 2006 T 131-2006 Standard Method of Test for Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement by Vicat Needle
• 2005 T 131-2005 Standard Method of Test for Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement by Vicat Needle (ASTM Designation: C 191-04)
• 2003 T 131-2003 Standard Method of Test for Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement by Vicat Needle (ASTM Designation: C 191-01)
• 2001 T 131-2001 Standard Method of Test for Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement by Vicat Needle (HM-22; Part IIA; ASTM Designation: C 191-99)
• 1993 T 131-1993 Standard Specification for Time Setting of Hydraulic Cement by Vicat Needle (Eighteenth Edition; ASTM C 191-92)