Illinois Society of Architects · Chicago · leaf 291
of the concrete is ex-ent consistencies. When the compressivepressed as a ratio to the volume of cement, strength is platted against the water ratioconsidering that the cement weighs 94 lb.. .. . per cu. ft. Distinguishing marks are used11 thls way- a smooth curve is obtained, duefor each mix. but… … .50 /.00 /.so a.oo 2. so 3.00 Wafer- Ratio to Vo/ume of Cement ™* z 3. so 4.00 A 1:9 mix may be as strong as a 1:2 mix.depending only on water content. It shouldnut be concluded that lean mixes can besubstituted for richer ones without limit.We are always limited by the necessity ofusing sufficient…
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