The weights of ingredients for producing 1 m³ of concrete as obtained from mix design calculations is given in the below table. The temperatures of ingredients are also shown in the same table. Ingredient Cement Water kg/m³ 350 160 1250 610 Temperature (°C) 40 30 30 35 Coarse Aggregate (SSD) Fine Aggregate (SSD) If the absorption capacities of coarse and fine aggregates are 2 % and 2.5 % respectively, what is the minimum concrete temperature which can be achieved by replacing all of the mixing water with ice?

The weights of ingredients for producing 1 m³ of concrete as obtained from mix design calculations is given in the below table. The temperatures of ingredients are also shown in the same table. Ingredient Cement Water kg/m³ 350 160 1250 610 Temperature (°C) 40 30 30 35 Coarse Aggregate (SSD) Fine Aggregate (SSD) If the absorption capacities of coarse and fine aggregates are 2 % and 2.5 % respectively, what is the minimum concrete temperature which can be achieved by replacing all of the mixing water with ice?

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