Concrete Mix Design |
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28 days absolute volume aggregate particles Aggregate type aggregate/cement ratio Angular coarse assumed average strength based on Ref batch bulk density cement content cement ratio Chapter coarse aggregate compacting factor compressive strength crushed granite Cube strength N/mm² cylinder splitting strength design mean strength durability effect example flexural strength free water/cement ratio given grading gravel and sand increase Irregular coarse Irregular gravel kg/m³ latter leaner mix level of workability lightweight aggregate concrete low workability materials measure method mix design mix proportions mortar natural sand normal concrete obtained ordinary Portland cement particle shape Percent passing properties ratio by weight ratio by wt relation between aggregate/cement rich mixes Road Note sand content sieve slump specific gravity specific surface specified characteristic strength standard deviation strength and water/cement Table tensile strength tensile stress test results trial mix type of aggregate type of cement Typical relation values vibration water content