ASTM C266 • ASTM C414
- Used to determine the setting time of hydraulic-cement paste by means of the Gillmore needles.
- The purpose of this test method is to establish whether a cement complies with a specification limit on Gillmore time of setting.
- Initial setting time needle:
- Weight : 113.4 ± 0.5 g
- Tip : Ø 2.12 ± 0.05 mm
- Final setting time needle:
- Weight : 453.6 ± 0.5 g
- Tip : Ø 1.06 ± 0.05 mm