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Asked: September 19, 20202020-09-19T23:02:11-07:00 2020-09-19T23:02:11-07:00In: Concrete
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 what is the need to design a mix concrete ?

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    2020-10-03T11:27:29-07:00Added an answer on October 3, 2020 at 11:27 am

    Hi,

    mix producers always work to find the perfect proportions of ingredients to optimize the concrete mixes to give their great concrete strength, durability, enough workability and various desirable properties. It’s very important to optimize the concrete to confirm the lowest expense while maintaining the highest strength of your mix. as every mixing of the concrete mix involves adjustments to the ingredients, making the process very difficult and ineffective.

    In this way, mix design is very important to make a project economical, strong and durable.

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    2020-10-03T11:27:26-07:00Added an answer on October 3, 2020 at 11:27 am
    what is the need to design a mix in concrere

    Need for mix design:

    • Mix design is really very helpful to achieve an appropriate compressive strength of concrete.
    • For achieving desirable workability of concrete without the occurrence of a defect in concrete like segregation and bleeding
    • To enhance the durability of the structure
    • For the maintenance of quality control, mix design is essential
    • Mix design produces thermal peak
    • It provides high workability for a longer period
    • It also reduces water content for a given workability
    • It highly reduces shrinkage and creeps
    • It provides better resistance to aggressive atmospheric conditions
    • Increase ease in finishing concrete
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    2020-12-17T16:03:27-08:00Added an answer on December 17, 2020 at 4:03 pm

    Good concrete mix design creates the foundation of a sound infrastructure. Concrete mix design involves a process of preparation in which a mix of ingredients creates the required strength and durability for the concrete structure.

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