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Soundness Test: The soundness of cement may be determined by two methods, namely Le-Chatelier method and autoclave method. Expansion of cement is measured/computed by soundness test. Soundness means the ability to resist volume expansion and it is indication durability.
Applicability: ASTM C88 and AASHTO T104 are both standard test methods used to evaluate the soundness of aggregates by measuring their resistance to disintegration when subjected to repeated cycles of immersion in a sodium or magnesium sulfate solution and drying.
Soundness testing is typically performed for every batch of cement produced to maintain quality.
The soundness test repeatedly submerges an aggregate sample in a sodium sulfate or magnesium sulfate solution. This process causes salt crystals to form in the aggregates water permeable pores.
Soundness test of cement indicates that the cement paste, once it has set, does not undergo appreciable change in volume causing concrete to . The cement having some quantity of free lime, magnesia and excess sulphates undergoes large changes in volume as the time elapses tending to cause cracks.

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Soundness of cement may be determined by two methods, namely Le-Chatelier method and autoclave method. In the soundness test a specimen of hardened cement paste is boiled for a fixed time so that any tendency to expand is speeded up and can be detected. Soundness means the ability to resist volume expansion.
This must not exceed 10 mm for ordinary, rapid hardening and low heat Portland cements. If in case the expansion is more than 10 mm as tested above, the cement is said to be unsound. Soundness/expansion of cement = L1-L2 L1=Measurement taken after 24 hours of immersion in water at a temp.
AASHTO T103 is a standard test method used to assess the durability of coarse aggregates when exposed to repeated cycles of freezing and thawing. This test is essential in determining the suitability of aggregates for use in concrete pavements and other applications subjected to harsh weather conditions.

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