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Analysis Of Standardized Concrete Mixes, Riley Graybeal
Analysis Of Standardized Concrete Mixes, Riley Graybeal
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
Concrete is one of the most common materials used in construction. It is mass produced throughout the country, with numerous different designs for concrete mixes. A common practice among concrete manufacturers is to use a standardized concrete mix design. These standardized mix designs are pre-tested and are not usually altered frequently. The hypothesis of this research project is that manufacturers do not constantly investigate new ways to save on their mixes, and simply use the same standardized mix designs.
In this research, investigations into what alterations may reduce the cost of standardized mixes began with a baseline mix design provided …