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| Typical Concrete Mixtures (by Volume) |
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| Typical Concrete Mixtures (by Volume) |
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Ratio of Cement:Sand:Gravel |
Use or Application | |
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Unexposed, normal static loads; no rebar | |
| 1:2½:5 | Normal exposed foundations and walls | |
| 1:2½:4 | Basement walls | |
| 1:2½:3½ | Waterproof basement walls | |
| 1:2½:3 | Light duty floors, driveways | |
| 1:2¼:3 | Driveways, sidewalks and steps | |
| 1:2:4 | Reinforced roads, walls and buildings; lintels | |
| 1:2:3½ | Retaining walls | |
| 1:1¾:4 | Light duty floors | |
| 1:1:1½ | Fence posts |
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