It depends on the strength you need. The content is measured in sacks (94lbs per sack) per cubic yard. example: 5.5 sack mix = 5.5 sacks per cu.yd. shich is about a 2500-3000 lb mix.
To physically identify the grade of cement after casting, you can perform a simple compression test on the cured concrete samples. Each grade of cement has a specific compressive strength, typically measured at 28 days. By applying a load to the sample until it fails, you can compare the measured strength to standard values for different cement grades. Additionally, observing the consistency, color, and texture of the cured concrete can provide some qualitative insights, but the compressive strength test is the most definitive measure.
Nominal mixes are those proportioned by the volume of the main ingredients and usually written in order of the ingredients thus Cement:Sand: Coarse aggregate (stone, chippings). So a 1:3:6 is a nominal mix containing 1 volume of cement, 3 volumes of sand and 6 volumes of coarse aggregate. Gauge boxes are generally used to batch the ingredients. The problem with these types of mixes is that the quality of the concrete is entirely dependant on the quality of the materials. In other words, if you use the same gauge boxes to weigh ingredients from different sources, you will most likely have different concrete qualities. Designed mixes on the other hand are specified as a grade the producer of the concrete has to achieve usually in terms of compressive strength but may include other criteria (size of the stone, minimum amount of cement, flexural strength, air content etc). So a grade 30 concrete will be the same whether batched in Kansas City, Karachi, Kingston-Upon-Hull or Kinshasa
It depends on the required grade of concrete, you need to know the particular grade. The three grades specify the ratios of Cement : Stone : Sand. M15 = M150 = 1 : 2 : 4 M20 = M200 = 1 : 1.5 : 3 M25 = M250 = 1 : 1 : 2 As you can see there is always two parts sand to one part stone. Higher grades have more cement. So the ratio of stone to the whole is 2:7, 3:11, and 1:4. The percentages are 28.6%, 27.3%, and 25.0%.
Proportions for different grades: Cement : Sand : Gravel 1 : 2 : 5 for grade C15(general purpose concrete) 15 mpa 1 : 2 : 4 for grade C25(strong) 25 mpa 1 : 2 : 3 for grade C30(very strong) 30 mpa Remember the proportion is done in terms of volume. This means the above proportions are correct if using the same measure.
as per ACI , the ratio between column & beam concrete grades dont exceed 1.4
in a simple way it is the strength of concrete, which it can bear the loads of its specified grade ex C 25 grade can resist the weight of 25kn/m2 after 28days of 60% after 7 days.
To physically identify the grade of cement after casting, you can perform a simple compression test on the cured concrete samples. Each grade of cement has a specific compressive strength, typically measured at 28 days. By applying a load to the sample until it fails, you can compare the measured strength to standard values for different cement grades. Additionally, observing the consistency, color, and texture of the cured concrete can provide some qualitative insights, but the compressive strength test is the most definitive measure.
The commonly used grades of concrete are as follows,M10M15M20M25M30M35M40
m15- 6.25 m20 - 6.8 m25 - 7.5 m30- 8.5 m35- 9 m40 - 10
The ratios of cement to sand to aggregate for the different grades of concrete are as follows. M10 has a ratio of 1:3:6. M15 has a ratio of 1:2:4. M20 has a ratio of 1:1.5:3. M25 has a ratio of 1:1:2, but M30 has no set ratio. It is a designed mixture to achieve the stress tolerance desired.
For concrete roofing, Grade 43 or Grade 53 cement is typically recommended due to their high strength and durability. Grade 53 cement, in particular, offers superior compressive strength, making it ideal for structures that require enhanced load-bearing capabilities. Additionally, using cement with low permeability can help improve the roofing's resistance to moisture and weathering. Overall, the choice between these grades may depend on specific structural requirements and local building codes.
Nominal mixes are those proportioned by the volume of the main ingredients and usually written in order of the ingredients thus Cement:Sand: Coarse aggregate (stone, chippings). So a 1:3:6 is a nominal mix containing 1 volume of cement, 3 volumes of sand and 6 volumes of coarse aggregate. Gauge boxes are generally used to batch the ingredients. The problem with these types of mixes is that the quality of the concrete is entirely dependant on the quality of the materials. In other words, if you use the same gauge boxes to weigh ingredients from different sources, you will most likely have different concrete qualities. Designed mixes on the other hand are specified as a grade the producer of the concrete has to achieve usually in terms of compressive strength but may include other criteria (size of the stone, minimum amount of cement, flexural strength, air content etc). So a grade 30 concrete will be the same whether batched in Kansas City, Karachi, Kingston-Upon-Hull or Kinshasa
There are 3 main ways concrete is put in to grades the first way is strength the 2ed ways is materials of makeup and last is what is used for
It depends on the required grade of concrete, you need to know the particular grade. The three grades specify the ratios of Cement : Stone : Sand. M15 = M150 = 1 : 2 : 4 M20 = M200 = 1 : 1.5 : 3 M25 = M250 = 1 : 1 : 2 As you can see there is always two parts sand to one part stone. Higher grades have more cement. So the ratio of stone to the whole is 2:7, 3:11, and 1:4. The percentages are 28.6%, 27.3%, and 25.0%.
1:2:4
Proportions for different grades: Cement : Sand : Gravel 1 : 2 : 5 for grade C15(general purpose concrete) 15 mpa 1 : 2 : 4 for grade C25(strong) 25 mpa 1 : 2 : 3 for grade C30(very strong) 30 mpa Remember the proportion is done in terms of volume. This means the above proportions are correct if using the same measure.
cemet: sand: Agg=1:1:2 (Nominal Mix) Above answer is not as per engineering standards. For concrete mixing ration in M30 grade concrete, the mix has to be designed after testing all the materials including water in labs. When you go for higher grade of concretes the mix has to be designed , it is the water to cement ratio which has to be monitered for higher grades of concrete