Q.2. A concrete mix of (1 : 1.5 : z) by weight, The cement factor of this mix is (8 sack/1 m³), and the volume of air in the mix is (5.5%), water content is 156 kg/m³ Sp. Gr. of cement = 3.0, Sp. Gr. of sand = 2.5, Sp Gr. of gravel= 2.6, 1 sack cement= 50 kg Find: 1- the yield of the mix (as w/c ratio / 3 sack). 2- The gravel ratio in the mix.

Q.2. A concrete mix of (1 : 1.5 : z) by weight, The cement factor of this mix is (8 sack/1 m³), and the volume of air in the mix is (5.5%), water content is 156 kg/m³ Sp. Gr. of cement = 3.0, Sp. Gr. of sand = 2.5, Sp Gr. of gravel= 2.6, 1 sack cement= 50 kg Find: 1- the yield of the mix (as w/c ratio / 3 sack). 2- The gravel ratio in the mix.

Structural Analysis

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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