For plain cement concrete we want use 20mm aggregate are 40mm
mm aggregate

Answer Posted / siva

IF the requirement is in footing level, 40mm may be used. If
it is in slab level (raft), 20mm may be used. Either way,
both can be used for PCC as per the specific requirement.

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