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Steps in Concrete Mix Design (As per IS 10262:2019)

18.3 - Steps in Concrete Mix Design (As per IS 10262:2019)

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Question 1 Easy

What is the target strength in concrete design?

💡 Hint: Think about the timeline for concrete to cure.

Question 2 Easy

What does W/C stand for?

💡 Hint: Recall the balance between water and cement.

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Question 1

What is the formula for calculating target mean strength?

fcm = fck + k × s
W/C = cement / water
Strength = mass/volume

💡 Hint: Focus on how we account for variability in concrete.

Question 2

True or False: A lower water-cement ratio always guarantees higher strength.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the balance between strength and workability.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A project requires a concrete mix with a target strength of 35 MPa. The historical data shows a standard deviation of 4.5 MPa. Calculate the target mean strength.

💡 Hint: Focus on using the provided formula correctly.

Challenge 2 Hard

Given a mixture designed with a W/C ratio of 0.4 and a target water content of 160 kg, how much cement is required?

💡 Hint: Recollect the basic relationship in the W/C ratio.

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