Why we do design mix of concrete when there is nominal
method using the IS-Code available ?

Answer Posted / subhendu,jadavpur

In the code specified ratio there is no any consideration
of workebility, which in one of the mandetory aspects to be
considered. But by mix design we can design the concrete of
required workebility without sacrificing the strength.

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