(b) The following mix proportions for Im³ of concrete were obtained from a laboratory • Cement content • Water content • Stone (dry mass) • Sand (dry mass) • Moisture content of sand • Moisture content of stone 375 kg 195 litres 1103 kg 727 kg 6% 1.5% Calculate the batch proportions if the capacity of the mixture was 400 litres.

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(b) The following mix proportions for 1m³ of concrete were obtained from a laboratory
• Cement content
• Water content
• Stone (dry mass)
• Sand (dry mass)
• Moisture content of sand
• Moisture content of stone
375 kg
195 litres
1103 kg
727 kg
6%
1.5%
Calculate the batch proportions if the capacity of the mixture was 400 litres.
Transcribed Image Text:(b) The following mix proportions for 1m³ of concrete were obtained from a laboratory • Cement content • Water content • Stone (dry mass) • Sand (dry mass) • Moisture content of sand • Moisture content of stone 375 kg 195 litres 1103 kg 727 kg 6% 1.5% Calculate the batch proportions if the capacity of the mixture was 400 litres.
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