What is the difference between nominal mix and design mix?
Answer Posted / sagar
nominal mix is an optimistic way of design,it provides us with strength greater than required.It is not economical.
whereas a mix design is carried out according to the stipulated codes of IS.It is cost effective and a mix design considers various parameters and gives us the required design strength.
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