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Design the concrete mix according to the following conditions: Design Environment Caissons for Bridge pier crossing to the Outer Bankers, NC Required design strength=4800psi
Minimum dimension = 12 in.
Minimum space between rebars = 2.5 in.
Minimum cover over rebars = 2.5 in. Statistical data indicate a standard deviation of compressive strength of 250 psi is expected (more than 30 samples).
Only air entrained is allowed. Available Materials Air entrainer: Manufacture specification is 0.15 fl oz/1% air/100 lb cement.
Aggregate: 1 in. nominal maximum size, crushed stone
Bulk oven-dry specific gravity=2.45,absorption=2.5%
Oven-dry rodded density=125pcf
Moisture content=1.5%
Fine aggregate: Natural sand
Bulk oven-dry specific gravity=2.61,absorption=3.4%
Moisture content=3.8%
Fineness modulus=2.81
6: Calculate the desired water content (lb/yd^3)
7: Calculate the Cement Content (lb/yd^3)
8: Calculate the admixture requirements.(fl oz/yd^3))
9: Calculate the weight of the Fine Aggregate.(lb/yd^3))
10: Calculate the new water requirement based on the moisture corrections (lb/yd^3)