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Get Priceupon block use but it should be noted that improvements in strength and resistance to moisture and sound transmission usually accompany an increase in density regardless of type of aggregate 4 Workability—Workability of the concrete block mix is influenced by the gradation as well as the surface and shape characteristics of the aggregate
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Get PriceSource Appendix 1 ACI 211 1 Maximum Aggregate Size ACI generally recommends the maximum aggregate size to be limited to 1/3 of the depth of slab and 3/4 of the minimum clear space between the steel reinforcing bars The choice of maximum aggregate size is likely to affect the workability and strength characteristics of concrete as well as the ease of its compaction
Get Priceaggregate with a maximum size of 37 5 mm has been successfully used 20‐mm maximum size is commonly used Single‐sized aggregate up to 25 mm also has been used [2] The use of single‐sized aggregates is essential to maintain the skeleton packing low enough to leave sufficient open
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Get PriceFor the given aggregate characteristics the workability of concrete is governed by its water content The maximum nominal size of aggregates to be used in concrete may be as large as possible within the limits prescribed by IS 456 2024 and IS 1343 1980 the volume of coarse aggregate in the concrete mix is first determined depending
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Get PriceBENGALURU Mar 16 2024 #7 m88664959 said It is base on the which type & grade concrete you need in which aetmosspheric condition like mild moderate severe very severe & Extreme In any cement concrete design mix cement quantity should be restricted to 450 Kg/m3 to avoid development of hair cracks due to heat of hydration
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