Question: Problem 4 . Concrete mix design Problem ( 6 0 points ) The specific compressive strength ( or design strength ) of concrete, fc =

Problem 4. Concrete mix design Problem (60 points)The specific compressive strength (or design strength) of concrete, fc =4500 psi. The concrete is used for casting 3(1)/(2) inch thick slab and the spacing between reinforcement bars in the slab will not less than 12 inch. Type I cement will be used for mixing concrete (Fill answer in following blank)1. What is the slump required for the concrete?(5 points)2. What is the maximum size of coarse aggregate that can be used for the concrete?(5 points)3. If the slab is supposed to be exposed to environment, should be non-air-entrained concrete with 1% air content or air-entrained concrete with air content of 5% selected for the project?(5 points)4. What is the amount of water in lbs. should be used for mixing 1 cubic yard concrete?(5 points)5. What is the maximum permissible water/cement ratio (w/c) that can be used for mixing concrete?(5 points)

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