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    The document discusses the American Concrete Institute (ACI) method of proportioning concrete mixes. The ACI method was first published in 1944 and has since been revised in 1954 and 1970. It provides a standardized 9-step procedure for selecting concrete proportions that is simple to apply to different aggregate types and whether the concrete is air-entrained or not. The key steps include choosing slump and aggregate size, estimating water and air content, selecting water-cement ratio, and calculating cement, coarse aggregate, and fine aggregate contents with adjustments for moisture.

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    Concrete Technology

    ACI METHOD OF
    PROPORTIONING
    CONCRETE MIXES

    American Concrete Institute Method of Mix Design 11.3 (ACI


    Concrete Mix Design):
    This method of proportioning was first published in 1944 by ACI committee
    613.
    In 1954 the method was revised to include, among other modifications, the use
    of entrained air.
    In 1970, the method of ACI mix design became the responsibility of ACI
    committee 211.
    We shall now deal with the latest ACI Committee 211.1 method.
    It has the advantages of simplicity in that it: a)Applies equally well With more
    or less identical procedure to rounded or angular aggregate
    b) To regular or light weight aggregates
    c) To air entrained or non-air-entrained concretes.

    Today, air entrainment is recommended for nearly all


    concretes, principally to improve resistance to freezing
    when exposed to water and deicing chemicals.

    The ACI Standard 211.1 is a Recommended Practice for Selecting


    Proportions for Concrete. The procedure is as follows:
    Step 1. Choice of slump
    Step 2. Choice of maximum size of aggregate
    Step 3. Estimation of mixing water and air content
    Step 4. Selection of water/cement ratio
    Step 5. Calculation of cement content
    Step 6. Estimation of coarse aggregate content
    Step 7. calculation of Fine Aggregate Content
    Step 8. Adjustments for Aggregate Moisture
    Step 9. Trial Batch Adjustments

    ACI Mix Design Method


    Steps:

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