This document specifies the methods for determining standard consistence, setting times and
soundness of cements.
The method applies to common cements and to other cements and materials, the standards for which
call up this method. It may not apply to other cement types that have, for example, a very short initial
setting time. The method is used for assessing whether the setting time and soundness of a cement is
in conformity with its specification.
This document describes the reference methods and allows the use of alternative procedures and
equipment, as indicated in notes, provided that they have been calibrated against the reference
methods. In the event of a dispute, only the reference equipment and procedures are used.