What is the difference between nominal mix and design mix?

Answer Posted / ramadass

nominal mix is a mixing ratio constant and also vary widely
strenght of concrete maximum size of aggregate ,design mix
is performance based the property like strenght durability
workability &cost of material is reduced

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