Why we do design mix of concrete when there is nominal
method using the IS-Code available ?

Answer Posted / rakesh kumar mallik

By design mix of concrete we can achieve more workable
concrete without hampering the strength of concrete which is
not possible in nominal mix of concrete.
By design mix we have have control over the quantity of
material,water cement ratio to achieve the required strength.

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