Design a concrete mix for a concrete of M45 grade as per IS 10262-2009, with following stipulations and

test data for materials.

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Grade Designation: M45

Type of Cement OPC 53 confirming to IS 12269-1987
Maximum nominal size of aggregate:20mm
Minimum Cement Content: 360kg/m3
Maximum water cement ratio: 0.45
Workability: 125mm (slump)
Exposure condition: Severe (RCC)
Method of placing the concrete: Pumping
Degree of supervision: Good
Type of aggregate: Sub angular aggregate
Maximum Cement Content: 450kg/m3
Chemical admixture type: Superplasticiser (Capable of reducing water content up to 20% max)
Assume tolerance factor as 1.65.
Test Data for Materials
Material

Sp. Gr

WA

Free Surface
Moisture

Cement
CA
FA

3.15
2.7
2.6

0.5
1.0

Nil
Nil

Superplasticiser

1.145

Zone-I
confirming to
IS:383

Coarse Aggregates:
I.S.Siev
e
20

Analysis of CA

Percentage of different fractions

II

I60

II40

10
4.75
2.36

100
0

100
71.20
9.40
0

60
0

40
28.50
3.70

Combined
100
100
28.50
3.70

Remarks
Confirming
to Table 2 of
IS 383