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Batch ticket water–cementitious ratio

ASTM C94 · AASHTO M 157

Explained inConcrete Batch Tickets and the Water–Cementitious Ratio

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Batch ticket water–cementitious ratio

ASTM C94 · AASHTO M 157

Read the masses and water off the ticket, add the moisture the aggregates bring, and see the w/cm and how much water the load can still take.

Units
Cementitious materials
Coarse aggregate
Fine aggregate
Water

Count ice and any admixture water too if your agency does.

Specification

From the approved mix design or specification. 0.45 is the usual ceiling for durable paving concrete (IMCP manual); 0.40 or lower for sulfate exposure.

Example values: one paving truckload. Your specification sets the maximum w/cm.

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