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In the estimation of cement, sand, and gravel volumes for concrete proportioning, we use the Fuller's
Formula. This is an easy way to get a rough estimate in case you are in the field.
FULLER'S FORMULA
Let:
C = 55 / (c+s+g)
S = 0.028*C*s
G = 0.028*C*g
Class A (1:2:4) = for beams, slabs, columns, all members subjected to bending
Class B (1:2.5:5) = member not reinforced for bending stress
Class C (1:3:6) = for footing (not under water)
Note: We use here 94 lbs Portland Cement per cubic meter of concrete.
Example:
Determine the number of bags of cement, sand, and gravel of a proposed concrete pavement whose
width and length are 100 m x 200 m. The thickness is 100 cm.
Solution:
Volume of concrete = 100 * 200 * 0.1 = 2000 m3
Pavement = Class A (1:2:4)