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The mix design procedure for M40 grade concrete as per ACI Method is discussed.
= 40 + (1.65×5.6) = 49.24N/mm2.
3. Water-Cement Ratio
Effective water cement ration for the design strength of 49.24mpa is not in the below table. So,
consider minimum water cement ratio and that is 0.38.
Mean design strength after 28 days (MPa) Effective water cement ratio
Air entrained concrete Non-air entrained concrete
15 0.71 0.8
20 0.61 0.7
25 0.53 0.62
30 0.46 0.55
35 0.40 0.48
40 – 0.43
45 – 0.38
5. Cement Content
Cement content is calculated from the water cement ratio.
W/C = 0.38
180/C =0.38
Cement content C = 180/0.38 = 473kg per cu.m of concrete.
7. Fine Aggregate
Fine aggregate quantity is decided by knowing the unit weight of fresh concrete from below table.