Question: The basic data for proportioning trial batches for normal weight concrete with an average compressive strength of 2 1 MPa at 2 8 days are

The basic data for proportioning trial batches for normal weight concrete with an average compressive strength of 21MPa at 28 days are as follows :
Slump =25-50mm
Maximum aggregate size =20mm
SG of cement =3.15
SG of coarse aggregate =2.74
SG of fine aggregate =2.59
water-cement ratio =0.68
Water content =190kgm3
Air Content of Concrete =218.
Estimate the quantity of cement in m3 if the volume of concrete needed is 8m3.
A.0.712
C.0.636
B.0.838
D.0.969
If the volume of dry coarse-grained aggregate is 0.46m3m3, determine the weight of dry sand needed per cubic meter of concrete.
A.5.22kN
C.6.52kN
B.5.72kN
D.6.12kN
What is the total volume of cement, fine aggregate, water and air, if the weight of dry gravel is 13.6kNm3.
A.0.785m3
C.0.805m3
B.0.494m3
D.0.474m3

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