If you have a dry weight of 35lb (aggregate, cement, and sand) and the mix proportion to produce the concrete is 3-2-1, what's the recommended quantity of these materials to produce a concrete with a strength of 15000lb? What chemical and admixtures are recommended to be used to increase the strength of the concrete?

If you have a dry weight of 35lb (aggregate, cement, and sand) and the mix proportion to produce the concrete is 3-2-1, what's the recommended quantity of these materials to produce a concrete with a strength of 15000lb? What chemical and admixtures are recommended to be used to increase the strength of the concrete?

Fundamentals Of Construction Estimating

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Author:Pratt, David J.

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Chapter11: Pricing Concrete Work

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