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Q. What are the factors governing the strength of concrete? A. The principal factors governing the strength of concrete are: - Water-cementitious material ratio (w/cm) - Curing conditions (moisture and temperature) - Age - Characteristics and quantity of the cementitious material - Characteristics and quantity of the aggregates - Mixing time - Degree of consolidation - Air content References: SP-1(02); ACI 214R-11 Topics in Concrete: Concrete Fundamentals; Quality Assurance; Testing of Concrete
Q. What are the factors governing the strength of concrete?
A. The principal factors governing the strength of concrete are:
- Water-cementitious material ratio (w/cm)
- Curing conditions (moisture and temperature)
- Age
- Characteristics and quantity of the cementitious material
- Characteristics and quantity of the aggregates
- Mixing time
- Degree of consolidation
- Air content
References: SP-1(02); ACI 214R-11
Topics in Concrete: Concrete Fundamentals; Quality Assurance; Testing of Concrete