Table 1: The physical test of cement.

Type of Test Unit Result Specification Limits Evaluation specification
Setting Time by Vicat Needle Initial set min 180 ≥45 ASTM C191-04 & C187-04
Final Set min 245 ≤600
Compressive Strength For 3 days age MPa 27.6 ≥14.7 ASTM C305-06
For 7 days age MPa 52.2 ≥22.5
Fineness Modulus of Cement m2/kg 300 ≥230 ASTM C204-05
Soundness Expansion mm 2 ≤10 BS EN 197-01-11