Practice Indian Standard Method (IS 10262:2019) - 18.6.1 | 18. Mix Design – Principles and Influencing Factors | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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18.6.1 - Indian Standard Method (IS 10262:2019)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary purpose of IS 10262:2019?

💡 Hint: Think about the requirements for concrete properties.

Question 2

Easy

Define workability in the context of concrete mix design.

💡 Hint: Consider how efficiently concrete can be handled.

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Question 1

What is the primary focus of IS 10262:2019?

  • Mixing techniques
  • Concrete surface finishing
  • Concrete mix design

💡 Hint: Think about the context of concrete construction.

Question 2

True or False: Statistical methods are used in IS 10262:2019 to predict material variability.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how engineers account for formula variabilities.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A concrete mix is designed with a target strength of 25 MPa. If the standard deviation is 3 MPa, calculate the target mean strength using a statistical factor of 1.65. Also, discuss the implications of your result.

💡 Hint: Remember to apply the formula for target mean strength.

Question 2

You are tasked with designing a concrete mix for a highway with heavy traffic and exposure to harsh weather. What considerations would you make regarding aggregate grading and workability?

💡 Hint: Think about how the environment affects material choice.

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