Vicat Apparatus, With Dashpot Confirming to IS : 5513-1976 For determination of consistency of standard cement paste and initial and final setting times of cement. The equipment comprises the following :- i) A frame with a vertically movable rod having a cap at the top. ii) Vicat mould in the form of frustum of a cone with internal diameter of 60 mm at the top, 70 mm at the bottom and a height of 40 mm. iii) Glass base plate for the mould. iv) Initial Setting Time Needle. v) Final Setting Time Needle. vi) Consistency plunger.