Which of these should be the maximum total quantity of dry aggregates by mass per 50 kg of cement required, to be taken as the sum of the individual masses of fine and coarse aggregates for M15 grade concrete?
For M15 grade concrete, the nominal mix as per IS 456:2000 is:
Cement : Fine aggregate : Coarse aggregate=1:2:4(by volume)
Total aggregate proportion = 2+4 = 6 parts.
For 50 kg of cement, the maximum total quantity of dry aggregates (fine + coarse) is conventionally taken as about 330 kg.
This limit accounts for bulking, voids, and field batching practices used with nominal mixes.
Which of these should be the maximum total quantity of dry aggregates by mass per 50 kg of cement required, to be taken as the sum of the individual masses of fine and coarse aggregates for M15 grade concrete?
