Practice Calculation of Mix Proportions (Volume Basis) - 9 | 19. Objectives of Mix Design | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 2
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9 - Calculation of Mix Proportions (Volume Basis)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the formula for calculating the volume of cement in a concrete mix?

💡 Hint: Remember to adjust for kg to m³ conversion.

Question 2

Easy

How do you convert volume to mass in concrete mix design?

💡 Hint: Specific Gravity is a key factor here.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the formula for calculating the volume of fine aggregate?

💡 Hint: Think about how we define total volume.

Question 2

Is the water-cement ratio relevant for determining strength of concrete?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall its importance in relation to other components.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

If a mix requires 500 kg of cement and the specific gravity is 3.1, calculate the corresponding volume of cement in m³.

💡 Hint: Pay attention to unit conversions in your calculations.

Question 2

A total volume of concrete is calculated to be 1 m³. If the volumes for cement and water are 0.15 m³ and 0.25 m³ respectively, how much volume remains for aggregates?

💡 Hint: Remember to subtract the known component volumes from total volume.

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