Material Recipes & Design Mixes
6000 psi Concrete Design Mix (≈41 MPa)
Typical per-m³ quantities for 6000 psi high-strength concrete. Requires strict QC and plant batching. Indicative trial-mix starting point only. Final proportions must come from a lab trial mix (ACI 211.1) using your actual cement, sand and aggregate, approved by the consultant.
Reference standards: ACI 211.4R, ACI 318, ASTM C1240
| Material | Per m³ | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cement (OPC) | 460 kg | Grade 52.5 preferred |
| Silica fume | 30–40 kg | Optional, 7–8% |
| Water | 165 L | w/b ≈ 0.34 |
| Sand | 660 kg | FM 2.8–3.0 |
| Coarse aggregate 12–20 mm | 1,060 kg | Strong, low absorption |
| Superplasticizer | 1.2–1.6% of binder | PCE type |
Mixing & application
- Get cement, sand, aggregate and admixture tested and approved before the trial for 6000 psi.
- Correct the water for aggregate moisture and absorption on the day of mixing.
- Batch by weight: aggregate, sand, cement, then 80% of water, admixture, remaining water.
- Mix in a drum or batching plant for at least 2 minutes until uniform.
- Check slump (target 150–200 mm (flowing)) and temperature at the point of placing.
- Cast 6 cylinders (150×300 mm) per trial; test 3 at 7 days and 3 at 28 days.
- Target mean strength f'cr = f'c + 1.34s or f'c + 8.3 MPa when no history exists; adjust and repeat if short.
Acceptance criteria
- No single cylinder below 0.9 f'c (f'c > 35 MPa).
- Average of 3 consecutive tests ≥ 41.4 MPa.
Health & safety
- Wear PPE: helmet, safety shoes, gloves and eye protection.
- Silica fume is a fine dust — use a dust mask.
FAQs
What is the 6000 psi Concrete Design Mix (≈41 MPa) used for?
Typical per-m³ quantities for 6000 psi high-strength concrete. Requires strict QC and plant batching. Indicative trial-mix starting point only. Final proportions must come from a lab trial mix (ACI 211.1) using your actual cement, sand and aggregate, approved by the consultant.
Which standard does it follow?
It is based on ACI 211.4R, ACI 318, ASTM C1240. Always follow your project specification where it differs.
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