Concept:
Vicat apparatus is used to determine the consistency and setting time of cement paste.
Step 1: Initial setting time is the time at which cement paste starts losing plasticity.
Step 2: Vicat apparatus uses a standard needle to measure penetration in cement paste.
Step 3: When the needle penetration reaches the specified value, the initial setting time is recorded.
Step 4: Lechatelier apparatus is used for soundness test, and sieve is used for fineness test.
Therefore, initial setting time of cement is measured by:
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