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Download Solution PDFThe water-cement ratio is given by _________.
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Water cement ratio:
- The water-cement ratio is defined as the ratio of the weight of water to the weight of cement used in a concrete mix.
Water-cement ratio = \({W_w \over W_c}={(mg)_w \over (mg)_c}={V_w \over V_c}\)
Where, Ww = Weight of water, Wc = Weight of cement, Vw = Volume of Water, Vc = Volume of Cement
From the above equation, we can say that w/c is the weight of water to cement, and also the volume of water to cement.
Additional Information
Water is an important substance for concrete as it affects the strength and workability of concrete. So, it is essential to mix water and cement in the right proportion to get the required workability and strength of concrete.
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