The results of a laboratory experiment to evaluate the effects of a plasticizer are shown. a. Calculate the water/cement in each of the three cases. 6. Choose an appropriate case that - by using water reducer, how can we increase the compressive strength of concrete without changing workability? (Refer to the appropriate case in the table) c. Choose an appropriate case that - by using water reducer, how can we improve workability without changing the compressive strength? (Refer to the appropriate case in the table) d. Choose an appropriate case that - by using water reducer, how can we reduce cost with out changing workability or strength? (Refer to the appropriate case in the table) With Water Reducer Without Water Reducer Case 1 Case 2 Case 3 Cement Content, kg/m³ Water Content, kg/m³ Slump, mm Compressive Strength, MPa 850 850 850 765 465 465 370 419 50 100 50 50 37.8 38.0 46 37.9

The results of a laboratory experiment to evaluate the effects of a plasticizer are shown. a. Calculate the water/cement in each of the three cases. 6. Choose an appropriate case that - by using water reducer, how can we increase the compressive strength of concrete without changing workability? (Refer to the appropriate case in the table) c. Choose an appropriate case that - by using water reducer, how can we improve workability without changing the compressive strength? (Refer to the appropriate case in the table) d. Choose an appropriate case that - by using water reducer, how can we reduce cost with out changing workability or strength? (Refer to the appropriate case in the table) With Water Reducer Without Water Reducer Case 1 Case 2 Case 3 Cement Content, kg/m³ Water Content, kg/m³ Slump, mm Compressive Strength, MPa 850 850 850 765 465 465 370 419 50 100 50 50 37.8 38.0 46 37.9

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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What is the amount of water in kilograms needed for the design mix? Use two decimal places