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    How to calculate target cement content of nominal mix prescribed in BS 8500-1-2016 ?

    Hi, In BS 8500-1-2016, Annex C, we can find target cement content for each prescribed ratio mix. For example if its 1:1:2 ratio, target cement content is 480 kg/m3 as per BS 8500-1. I have attached Annex C for reference. Can someone explain how they have derived 480 kg/m3 for mix ratio 1:1:2 ? I...
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    Concrete Strength of Bored Cast In-situ Pile

    Thank you Dik for your reply. 1. what do you mean by "load carrying capacity is not normally a criteria for friction piles" 2. Already we are using Portland Pozzolana Cement so i guess no need of any fly ash to be added. But in American and British code for pile foundation, they have provided...
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    Concrete Strength of Bored Cast In-situ Pile

    Hi friends, The recommended grade of concrete for our pile is M30 grade. We are using 400Kg/cum of cement but we are not achieving 30 N/mm2 on 28 days due to PPC cement. After 42 days some cubes have crossed 30N/mm2 whereas other cubes didn't. The piles load carrying capacity are calculated...

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