According to ACI 211 we require a mix with a mean 28-day compressive strength (measured on standard cylinders) of 40MPa and a slump of 25 mm, Q1 ordinary Portland cement being used. The maximum size of well-shaped, angular aggregate is 10 mm, its bulk density is 1700 kg/m3, and its specific gravity is 2.7. The available fine aggregate has a fineness modulus of 2.60 and a specific gravity of 2.58. No air entrainment is required.

According to ACI 211 we require a mix with a mean 28-day compressive strength (measured on standard cylinders) of 40MPa and a slump of 25 mm, Q1 ordinary Portland cement being used. The maximum size of well-shaped, angular aggregate is 10 mm, its bulk density is 1700 kg/m3, and its specific gravity is 2.7. The available fine aggregate has a fineness modulus of 2.60 and a specific gravity of 2.58. No air entrainment is required.

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