Calculate the proportions by weight of materials in the mix on site, the weight of the materials to be used in the preparation of a concrete mix is: Cement = 260 kg/m3. water = 185 lt/m3. A.F. = 930KG/m3. A.G. = 1121kg/m3. Moisture of aggregates: A.G. A.F. moisture content (%w) 0.6% 2.9% % absorption (%a) 1.2% 2.0%

Calculate the proportions by weight of materials in the mix on site, the weight of the materials to be used in the preparation of a concrete mix is: Cement = 260 kg/m3. water = 185 lt/m3. A.F. = 930KG/m3. A.G. = 1121kg/m3. Moisture of aggregates: A.G. A.F. moisture content (%w) 0.6% 2.9% % absorption (%a) 1.2% 2.0%

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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