November 8, 2024

Mix Design of M15 Grade of Concrete

1. Mix stipulation for ingredients of concrete

  • Grade of Concrete : M15
  • Type of Cement : OPC 53 grade confirming to IS 269
  • Type of Mineral admixture : GGBFS Confirming to IS 12089
  • Maximum Nominal Size Aggregate : 20 mm
  • Minimum Cement content : 380Kg/cum
  • Maximum Water- Cement Ratio : 0.4
  • Workability : 150 ± 25 mm (slump)
  • Exposure Condition : Moderate
  • Method of Concrete Placing : Pumping
  • Degree of Supervision : Good
  • Type of Aggregate : Crushed angular Aggregate, Crushed Stone Sand
  • Chemical admixture type : Super plasticizers Confirming IS 9103:1999

2. Material Properties

  • Cement : Ultratech OPC 53 grade confirming to IS 269
  • Specific Gravity of cement : 3.15
  • Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBFS) used : JSW-GGBFS Confirming to IS 12089
  • Specific Gravity of GGBFS : 2.91
  • Chemical Admixture : FOSROC Auramix 400
  • Specific Gravity of Admixture : 1.096
  • Specific Gravity
    • Coarse aggregate
      • 20mm : 2.63
      • 12.5mm : 2.62

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