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It is based on the estimated weight of the concrete per unit volume and takes into
consideration the requirements for consistency, workability, strength and durability. This
article presents ACI method of concrete mix design.
Required Data:
Sieve analyses of fine and coarse aggregates,Unit weight (dry rodded density) of coarse
aggregate.
Bulk specific gravities and absorptions or moisture content of aggregates.
Mixing-water requirements of concrete developed from experience with available
aggregates.
Specific gravities of Portland cement and other cementitious materials, if used.
Relationships between strength and water-cement ratio or ratio of water-to-cement plus
other cementitious materials, for available combinations of cements, other cementitious
materials if considered, and aggregates.
Table 2 Approximate mixing water (Kg/m3) and air content for different slumps and
nominal maximum sizes of aggregates for non-air content concrete
Water, Kg/m3 of concrete for indicated nominal maximum sizes
of aggregate
Slump, mm
9.5 12.5 19 25 37.5 50 75 150
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
Approximate Air
3 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0.3 0.2
content quantity, %
Table 3 Approximate mixing water (Kg/m3) and air content for different slumps and
nominal maximum sizes of aggregates for air content concrete
Water, Kg/m3 of concrete for indicated nominal maximum sizes of
aggregate
Slump, mm
9.5 12.5 19 25 37.5 50 75 150
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
Recommended average total air content (%) for different level of exposure
Moderate
6 5.5 5 4.5 4.5 4 3.5 3
exposure
Severe
7.5 7 6 6 5.5 5 4.5 4
exposure