not more than 30% nor less than 10% shall pass a No. 50 sieve.

They may range up to 50mm (2”) for less highly

reinforced parts of the structures such as footings, thick walls,
and massive work.
Coarse aggregate (aggregate larger than ¼” in size) consists
Special aggregates, such as cinders, blast furnace slag,
of crushed stones, gravel or other inert materials of similar
expanded shale or clay, perlite, vermiculite, and sawdust, may
characteristics.
produce:

- lightweight, nailable concrete

- thermal insulating concrete.

Coarse aggregates should be well graded in size to a size

which will readily pass between all reinforcing bars and
between reinforcement and forms but not exceed 25mm (1”)
in size for reinforced beams, floor slabs, & thin walls.
WATER – CEMENT RATIO
c. Water
- should be free from oil, acid, alkali, vegetable
matter, or other deleterious substances

Assumed 28- Maximum water-cement Pounds of water per

- should be reasonably clear and clean.
day ratio 100 lbs. of cement
Compressive U.S. gallons of water per
strength sack Cement of 94 lbs. - The use of sea or brackish water is not allowed.
(lbs. per sq.
inch) - Water combines with the cement to form a paste which coats
2,000 7.00 62.0 and surrounds the inert particles of aggregates.
2,500 6.50 57.5
3,000 5.75 51.0
3,750 5.00 44.5