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What is the standard deviation which IA used in the mix design of concrete?
Can you provide some examples of different water-cement ratios and how they might affect the standard deviation of the concrete?
Sure. Generally speaking, a lower water-cement ratio will result in a stronger and more durable concrete, while a higher water-cement ratio can make the concrete easier to work with and place but can also result in poorer quality and reduced strength. For example, a water-cement ratio of 0.35 may result in a compressive strength of around 50 MPa with a standard deviation of around 2 MPa, while a water-cement ratio of 0.50 may result in a compressive strength of around 30 MPa with a standard deviation of around 5 MPa.