I Have concrete mix with 440kg opc and having 37 mpa
strengh in 7days while in 28 days only 42mpa can anybody
tell me the reason for the same.

Answer Posted / sjtbehera

REASON may very
1. mixing is not correct
2. qty. of mixing is incorrect
3. water cement ratio is high
4. slump is very high

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