Mix Design Program

Grading Curves for 20mm MSA (Road Note-4, RRL, UK)
Percentage Passing
IS Sieves
(mm)
Curve (1)
Curve(2)
Curve(3)
Curve(4)
*Curve(5)
40
20
10
4.75
2.36
1.20
0.600
0.300
110
0.150
100
45
30
23
16
9
2
0
100
55
35
28
21
14
3
0
100
65
42
35
28
21
5
0
100
100
75
48
42
34
27
12
1.5
100
72
40
30
25
15
4
0
100
100
100
90
80
75
70
65
60
% PASSING
55
50
48
40
30
27
21
20
10
1.5
0 0
0.15
12
5
3
2
0.3
14
9
0.6
34
28
21
16
1.2
42
42
35
35
30
28
23
2.36
4.75
45
10
20
40
Minimum Cement Contents and Maximum W/C ratio for different

exposure with normal weight Aggregate of 20mm Nominal maxium
size as per IS:456-2000
Table-1
Plain Concrete
(PCC)
Exposure
Reinforced Concrete
(RCC)
Min
Cement
Kg/m3
Max
Free
W/C
Min
Max
Cement Free
Kg/m3
W/C
Mild
220
0.6
300
Moderate
250
0.6
Severe
260
Very Severe
Extreme
Minimum grade of
Concrete
PCC
RCC
0.55
----
M20
300
0.5
M15
M20
0.5
350
0.45
M20
M25
300
0.45
400
0.45
M20
M35
300
0.4
400
0.4
M25
M40
Note: Minimum Cement Content is irrespective of grade of Cement
Table-2
Adjustments to Minimum Cement Contents for aggregates other than

20mm nominal maximum size as per IS:456-2000
Nominal Max. Agg. Size (mm)
Adjustments in Minimum Cements in

Table- 1 (Kg/m3)
10
+40
15
+20
20
+00
30
-15
40
-30
Table-3
Mild-
BETTER
BY
DESIGN
Exposure Conditions:
Moderate-
Concrete surface protected against weather or aggressive conditions

Concrete surfaces sheltered from severe rain or freezing whilst wet
Concrete continuously under water.
Concrete exposed to condensation and rain
Severe-
Very Severe
Extreme
Concrete exposed to non-aggressive sub-soil/ground water or coastal environment

Concrete surfaces exposed to severe rain, alternate wetting and drying or occasional freezing whilst wet
or severe condensation
Concrete in contact or buried under non-aggressive soil/ground water, completely immersed in sea
water
Concrete surfaces exposed to sea water spray,corrossive fumes or severe freezing conditions whilst wet
Concrete surfaces exposed to abrasive action ,for example machinery, metal tyred vehicles or water
carrying solids
Concrete surfaces in tidal zone
Members in direct contact with liquid /solid aggressive chemicals
Table-6:Gradings limit for Fine Aggregate (IS:383-1970)

IS Sieve
10-mm
4.75-mm
2.36-mm
1.18-mm
600-micron
300-micron
150-micron
Percentage passing for

Zone-1
Zone-2
Zone-3
Zone-4
100
100
100
100
90-100
90-100
90-100
95-100
60-95
75-100
85-100
95-100
30-70
55-90
75-100
90-100
15-34
35-59
60-79
80-100
5-20
38959
14946
15-50
0-10
0-10
0-10
0-15
Table-8:Degree of QulityControl expected

Very
Good
Fresh cement from single source and regular tests, weigh batching of all materilas,aggregates supplied in
single sizes, control of aggregate grading and moisture content, Control of water added, frequent
supervision, regular workability and strength tests, and field laboratory facilities
Good
Carefully stored cement and periodic tests, weigh batching of all materials, controlled water, graded
aggregate supplied,ocassional grading and moisture tests, periodic check of workability and strength,
intermittent supervision and experienced workers
Fair
Proper storage of Cement, Volume batching of all aggregates allowing to bulking of sand, weigh
batching of cement, water content controlled by inspection of mix, and occasional supervision and tests.
Table-9: Recommended value of Standard Deviation IS:10262-1982

Grade of Concrete
Degree of Quality Control

Very good
Good
Fair
M-10
2.0
2.3
3.3
M-15
2.5
3.5
4.5
M-20
3.6
4.6
5.6
M-25
4.3
5.0
6.3
M-30
5.0
6.0
7.0
M-35
5.3
6.3
7.3
M-40
5.6
6.6
7.6
M-45
6.0
7.0
8.0
M-50
6.4
7.4
8.4
M-55
6.7
1.7
8.7
M-60
6.8
7.8
8.8
Table-4:Workability for different purposes and appropriate test values

Degree of
workability
Placing conditions
Section subject to extremely intensive

Extremely Low or prolonged vibration; pressure may
also be required
Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Small sections subject to intensive

vibration and large sections to normal
vibrations
Simply reinforced sections with good
vibration and large sections to normal
vibrations
Simply reinforced sections with normal

vibration and heavily reinforced
sections with good vibrations
Heavily reinforced sections with light

10
vibrations
Cast in situ plies or structures with very

heavy reinforcement and light /no
vibration
Nominal
Compaction
MAS (mm)
factor
Slump
(mm)
10
0.65
20
0.68
10
0.75
20
0.78
0-10
40
0.78
0-25
10
0.83
0-5
20
0.85
10-25
40
0.85
25-50
10
0.9
5-25
20
0.92
25-50
40
0.92
50-100
10
0.95
25-100
20
40 0.95
50-125
40
0.95
100-175
10
0.97
100-150
20
0.97
125-200
40
0.98
>200
Vebe time (s)
over 20
7-20
5-10
3-5
2-3
0-2
Table-5: Maximum size of the aggregate (MSA)

Percentage of Aggregates passing 20mm sieve
Maximum Aggregate Size (MAS)
0-25
40
25-75
30
75-100
20
Table-7: Value of Statistical Constant 't' ( IS:10262-1982)

Accepted proportion of low results
't'
1 in 5
0.84
1 in 10
1.28
1 in 15
1.5
1 in 20
1.65
1 in 40
1.96
1 in 100
2.33
er
designied to a bett
surface
WORKSHEET FOR CONCRETE MIXES DESIGN

PROJECT:
Const. of Br. No 1/1 for PMGSY Project on road no-1
JOB LOC.
Abutment no-1 on Silchar side apporoach road.
Conc. Grade
M-25
Date:
3/12/2007
I.
REQUIREMENTS/PARAMETERS:
A.
SPECIFIED MINIMUM STRENGTH(Fck ) kg/cm2
B.
DURABILITY REQUREMENTS
Exposure
Maximum w/c ratio
Minimum cement content
Minimum Grade of Concrete
C.
CEMENT(TYPE /GRADE)
Type/Grade
Characteristic Strength
kg/cm2
Cement Grade
D.
WORKABILITY OR SLUMP
(mm)
DEGREE OF WORKABILITY
E.
DETAILS OF FINE AGREGATE
Type (Natural/Mixed)
% passing 600 micron sieve
% oversize
% passing 600 micron sieve *(pure sand)
Select Zone
%retained on 4.75mm IS Sieve
Specific Gravity
Dry Loose Bulk Density (kg/lit)
Bulkage
Surface Moisture
F.
DETAILS OF COARSE AGGREGATE
Type
% Passing 20mm Sieve (CA-II)
Maximum size of aggregate(MSA) (mm)
%Passing On 4.75mm Sieve (CA-I)
Specific Gravity
Dry Loose Bulk Density(DLBD)-CAI kg/cm2
Dry Loose Bulk Density(DLBD)-CAII kg/cm2
II.
TARGET MEAN STRENGTH (Fck)
kg/cm2
Degree of Quality Control

Standard Deviation S ( N/mm2 )
Value Selected
Target Mean Strength (N/mm2)
III.
WATER TO CEMENT RATIO
W/C Ratio (Figure-A)

W/C Ratio ( For Durability)
W/C Ratio (Selected)
IV.
PROPORTION OF FINE AGGREGATE
Maximum Size Of Aggregate(MSA)

Slump
W/C selected
%Passing 600 Mic. IS Sieve
Proportion Of Fine Aggregate
V.
PROPORTION OF COARSE AGGREGATE
VI.
CORRECTIONS IN AGGREGATE PROPOTION

A.
Corrections due to coarse aggregates in fine

aggregate :
% Passing 4.75mm Sieve
% Proportion of Fine Aggregate after correction

B.
% Proportion of Coarse aggregate after correction.

Corrections due to fine aggregates in coarse
aggregates:
% passing 4.75mm sieve
% proportion of fine aggregate after correction
c) % proportion of coarse aggregates after corrections
VII.
AGGREGATE TO CEMENT RATIO (A/C):

A.
INPUT for A/C determination:
Maximum size of aggregate(MSA)

Type Of Aggregates FINE
-- CA-I
-- CA-II
W/C ratio selected
workability/slump
Grading curve no/zone
B.
A/C RATIO
for fine aggregate

for coarse aggregate
C.
AGGREGATE PROPORTION
a. for fine aggregate
b. for coarse aggregate

D.
A/C PROPORTIONATELY WORK OUT

TOTAL=(a. + b.)
E.
A/C CORRECTED FOR SP.GRAVITY

TOTAL=(a. + b.)
F.
A/C CORRECTED FOR FLAKINESS
G.
A/C FINAL
VIII.
WEIGH BATCHING:
A.
CEMENT (50 KG)
B.
WATER =(50KG * W/C)
C.
FA
= [ 50KG * A/C (FINAL) * % PROPORTION ]
D.
CA-I
= [ 50KG * A/C (FINAL) * % PROPORTION.]
E.
CA-II = [ 50KG * A/C(FINAL) * % PROPORTION.]
IX.
VOLUMETRIC BATCHING:
A.
CEMENT (50 KG)
B.
WATER=(50KG * W/C)
C.
WATER AFTER CORRECTION
D.
DLBD for FA
E.
DLBD - for CA-I
F.
DLBD for CA-II
G.
FINE AGGREGATE
H.
BULKAGE OF FINE AGG.
I.
FINE AGG. AFTER BULKAGE
J.
COARSE AGGREGATE CA-I
K.
COASE AGGREGATE- CA-II
Design mix Trial Mix

Cement
W/C
Bulkage
S/Moisture
FA
CA-I
CA-II
Water
Slump
I.
Quality shall be the

pride of CIVIL
ENGINEER
CONCRETE POST MORTEM
A.
Average wt. of 15cm Concrete Cubes in Kg
B.
Concrete Density in Kg/Cu.m
C.
W/C selected
D.
A/C Final
E.
Total Constituents
F.
Cement Content (Kg)
Result Sheet
Mix NoConc.
Grade
No. of Cubes
Date of
Casting
Date of testing
7 Day
strength
a) Cube
Weight
b)Load
c) Comp.
Strength
28 Day
strength
a) Cube
Weight
b)Load
c) Comp.
Strength
II
Remarks of the Result
S DESIGN
road no-1
road.
300.0
SEVERE
0.45
335.0
M25
OPC/53G
530.0
E
70
HIGH
Natural
25
19
31%
I
19%
2.96
1.77
15%
2%
Crushed
43%
30
9%
2.53
1.44
1.39
Good
6.00
1.65
40
0.425
0.45
0.43
30.00
70.00
0.43
31%
8
2400
0.45
5.25
7
358
RECOMMENDED PROPORTION OF FINE AGGEREGATE FOR % PASSING 600 MICRON IS SIEVE
RECOMMEN
( As per DOE,UK method)

MAS=10mm Slump=(0 mm -10mm)
Free W/C
ratio
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
0.45
MAS=10mm
% Prop. of FA for % passing 600 mic. IS-Sieve

100%
80%
60%
40%
15%
24.00
28.00
33.50
42.00
51.50
25.33
29.50
35.25
44.17
54.25
26.67
31.00
37.00
46.33
57.00
28.00
32.50
38.75
48.50
59.75
29.33
34.00
40.50
50.67
62.50
30.67
35.50
42.25
52.83
65.25
32.00
37.00
44.00
55.00
68.00
26.00
30.25
36.13
45.25
55.63
% of FA passing 600 mic. IS Sieve
Proportion of FA for the design mix w.r.to

% of FA passing 600 mic. IS Sieve & W/C
ratio
See note below
Free W/C
ratio
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
0.45
80
80
70
70
60
60
100 % Passing
line
50
50
80% Passing line

60% passing line
40% passing line
40
40
15% passing line
30
30
20
20
10
0.3
10
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
RECOMMENDED PROPORTION OF FINE AGGEREGATE FOR % PASSING 600 MICRON IS SIEVE
( As per DOE,UK method)

MAS=10mm Slump=(10 mm-30mm)
% Prop. of FA for % passing 600 mic. IS-Sieve
100%
80%
60%
40%
15%
26.00
29.50
35.00
27.00
31.00
37.00
28.50
32.50
39.00
29.50
34.00
40.30
30.50
35.00
42.00
32.00
36.50
44.00
33.00
38.00
46.00
26.00
30.25
36.13
45.25
55.63
% of FA passing 600 mic. IS Sieve
Proportion of FA for the design mix w.r.to

% of FA passing 600 mic. IS Sieve & W/C
ratio
See note below
80
70
60
100 % Passing
line
50
80% Passing line

60% passing line
40% passing line
40
15% passing line
30
20
10
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
Aggregate /Cement ratio by weight

Degree of workability
Grading number
W/C ratio by weight
0.40
0.45
0.50
0.55
0.60
0.65
0.70
0.75
0.80
Very low
1
2
5.6
7.2
Low
3
5
6.4
7.8
4
4.2
4.1
4.9
1
3.2
Medium
1
High
3
SA-1 Aggregate Field Test Observatuion Sheet. (Sample-I)
2. TYPE
: LAB Trials
: Crushed CA-II
3. PHYSICAL INSPECTION
: Sieve Analysis
4. SAMPLE WT. TAKEN (Natural state )
: 4700
: 1.39
1. JOB
5. DRY LOOSE BULK DENSITY
Kg/lit
: Gumrah quarry
: 2.53
6. SOURCE
7. SPECIFIC GRAVITY
IS Sieve
gm
Cumulative
Percentage
Retained
Retained on each Sieve

WT
40 mm
20mm
2670
10 mm
Passing through
Remarks
WT
4700
100
MAS:30
57
57
2030
43
(25-75)%
2030
43
100
4700
100
4.75 mm
2.36 mm
1.18 mm
600 micron
300 micron
150 micron
passing 150 micron
Wt. of sample (total)
8. FINENESS MODULUS
-------
SILT CONTENT BY
VOLUME
NA
% at 3 hrs/2hrs/10min
BY WEIGHT
NA
% by wt.
12. DATE OF TESTING
7/13/2003
13. TESTED BY
MR. K.B.S
9.
10. S.MOISTURE
11. ABSORPTION
14. REMARKS
LAB INCHARGE
Accepted/acceptable subject to washing & / or

sieving/rejected
LAB ENGINEER

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
: LAB Trials
: Crushed CA-I
: Sieve Analysis
: 4835
: 1.44
: Gumrah quarry
: 2.53
JOB
TYPE
PHYSICAL INSPECTION
SAMPLE WT. TAKEN (Natural state )
DRY LOOSE BULK DENSITY
SOURCE
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
WT
Cumulative
Percentage
Retained
40 mm
20mm
10 mm
IS Sieve
gm
Kg/lit
Passing through
Remarks
WT
4835
100
4835
100
2665
55
55
2170
45
4.75 mm
1735
36
91
435
2.36 mm
435
100
4835
100
Fines present
1.18 mm
600 micron
300 micron
150 micron
passing 150 micron
8. FINENESS MODULUS
SILT CONTENT BY
9.
VOLUME
BY WEIGHT
10. S.MOISTURE
11. ABSORPTION
12. DATE OF TESTING
13. TESTED BY
14. REMARKS
LAB INCHARGE
-------
:
:
:
:
:
:
NA
NA
% by wt.
7/13/2003
MR. K.B.S
sieving/rejected
LAB ENGINEER
Note:
Mix Design for a particular grade can be designed with two type of coarse aggregate (Single sized CA-I, CA-II) or
one type with graded aggregate.
The Sieve Analaysis under Sr.No-SA-1 & SA-2 are for coarse aggregate of 30 mm & 15mm nominal single sized
respectively.However 20 mm & 10 mm nominal single-sized aggregate or graded aggregate of 20mm nominal size
(Sr.No-SA-4) instead can be used.
In each case above the % passing for a particular IS SIEVE should conform the prescribed grading limit of IS Code.
For fine aggregate with higher finer fines and low FM values, suitable proportion of Crusher (Grit + dust ) can be
used with trials to increase FM value.
The above effort for making design mix (normal) is a guide only and hence user should take every care to do all
related test of aggregate as per IS-codes & go for trials and ascertain the target strength achieved before actual use.
SA-4 Aggregate Field Test Observatuion Sheet. (Sample-II)
2. TYPE
: LAB Trials
: Natural River Gravel, (Rounded + Irregular)
3. PHYSICAL INSPECTION
: Sieve Analysis
4. SAMPLE WT. TAKEN (Natural state )
: 2985
: 1.67
1. JOB
5. DRY LOOSE BULK DENSITY
Kg/lit
: Gumrah quarry
: 2.53
6. SOURCE
7. SPECIFIC GRAVITY
IS Sieve
gm
Cumulative
Percentage
Retained

WT
40 mm
20mm
180
10 mm
4.75 mm
Passing through
Remarks
WT
2985
100
MAS:20
2805
94
(75-100)%
1985
66
73
820
27
790
26
99
30
2165
72.529313
2.36 mm
1.18 mm
600 micron
300 micron
150 micron
passing 150 micron
8. FINENESS MODULUS
-------
SILT CONTENT BY
VOLUME
NA
BY WEIGHT
NA
% by wt.
12. DATE OF TESTING
7/13/2003
13. TESTED BY
MR. K.B.S
9.
10. S.MOISTURE
11. ABSORPTION
14. REMARKS
LAB INCHARGE

sieving/rejected
LAB ENGINEER

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
: LAB Trials
: River Sand (FA)
: Sieve Analysis
gm
: 1000
Kg/lit
: 1.77
Vaitarna
(Mumbai)
:
: 2.96
JOB
TYPE
PHYSICAL INSPECTION
SAMPLE WT. TAKEN (Natural state )
DRY LOOSE BULK DENSITY
SOURCE
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
WT
Cumulative
Percentage
Retained
40 mm
20mm
10 mm
IS Sieve
Passing through
Remarks
WT
1000
100
1000
100
55
945
95
4.75 mm
137
14
19
808
81
2.36 mm
112
11
30
696
70
1.18 mm
218
22
52
478
48
600 micron
230
23
75
248
25
300 micron
170
17
92
78
150 micron
68
99
10
passing 150 micron
10
1000
100

8. FINENESS MODULUS
SILT CONTENT BY
9.
VOLUME
BY WEIGHT
10. S.MOISTURE
11. ABSORPTION
12. DATE OF TESTING
13. TESTED BY
14. REMARKS
LAB INCHARGE
19% over size
31%* Zone-I
374
3.74
:
:
5 % at 3 hrs/2hrs/10min
---% by wt.
:
:
7/13/2003
MR. K.B.S

sieving/rejected
LAB ENGINEER
0.335
0.635
34.35
12.5
39.25
14.5
44.15
16.5
49.05
18
53.95
19.5
58.85
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Grading Curves for 20mm MSA (Road Note-4, RRL, UK)

Minimum Cement Contents and Maximum W/C ratio for different

Note: Minimum Cement Content is irrespective of grade of Cement

Adjustments to Minimum Cement Contents for aggregates other than

Nominal Max. Agg. Size (mm)

Adjustments in Minimum Cements in

Concrete surface protected against weather or aggressive conditions

Concrete exposed to non-aggressive sub-soil/ground water or coastal environment

Table-6:Gradings limit for Fine Aggregate (IS:383-1970)

Percentage passing for

Table-8:Degree of QulityControl expected

Table-9: Recommended value of Standard Deviation IS:10262-1982

Degree of Quality Control

Table-4:Workability for different purposes and appropriate test values

Section subject to extremely intensive

Small sections subject to intensive

Simply reinforced sections with normal

Heavily reinforced sections with light

Cast in situ plies or structures with very

Vebe time (s)

Table-5: Maximum size of the aggregate (MSA)

Maximum Aggregate Size (MAS)

Table-7: Value of Statistical Constant 't' ( IS:10262-1982)

WORKSHEET FOR CONCRETE MIXES DESIGN

Const. of Br. No 1/1 for PMGSY Project on road no-1

Abutment no-1 on Silchar side apporoach road.

SPECIFIED MINIMUM STRENGTH(Fck ) kg/cm2

DETAILS OF FINE AGREGATE

DETAILS OF COARSE AGGREGATE

TARGET MEAN STRENGTH (Fck)

Degree of Quality Control

WATER TO CEMENT RATIO

W/C Ratio (Figure-A)

PROPORTION OF FINE AGGREGATE

Maximum Size Of Aggregate(MSA)

PROPORTION OF COARSE AGGREGATE

CORRECTIONS IN AGGREGATE PROPOTION

Corrections due to coarse aggregates in fine

% Proportion of Fine Aggregate after correction

% Proportion of Coarse aggregate after correction.

AGGREGATE TO CEMENT RATIO (A/C):

INPUT for A/C determination:

Maximum size of aggregate(MSA)

for fine aggregate

b. for coarse aggregate

A/C PROPORTIONATELY WORK OUT

A/C CORRECTED FOR SP.GRAVITY

A/C CORRECTED FOR FLAKINESS

CEMENT (50 KG)

WATER =(50KG * W/C)

= [ 50KG * A/C (FINAL) * % PROPORTION ]

= [ 50KG * A/C (FINAL) * % PROPORTION.]

CA-II = [ 50KG * A/C(FINAL) * % PROPORTION.]

CEMENT (50 KG)

WATER AFTER CORRECTION

DLBD - for CA-I

DLBD for CA-II

BULKAGE OF FINE AGG.

FINE AGG. AFTER BULKAGE

COARSE AGGREGATE CA-I

COASE AGGREGATE- CA-II

Design mix Trial Mix

Quality shall be the