A batch of concrete consisted of 200200 lbs. fine aggregate, 350350 lbs coarse aggregate, 9494 lbs cement, and 55 gallons water. The specific gravity of the sand and gravel may be taken as 2.652.65 and that of the cement as 3.103.10. What was the weight of concrete in place per cubic foot? How much by the weight of the cement is required to produce one cubic yard?

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A batch of concrete consisted of 200200 lbs. fine aggregate, 350350 lbs coarse aggregate, 9494 lbs cement, and 55 gallons water. The specific gravity of the sand and gravel may be taken as 2.652.65 and that of the cement as 3.103.10. What was the weight of concrete in place per cubic foot? How much by the weight of the cement is required to produce one cubic yard?

 

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