What is the difference between design mix and nominal mix in concrete mix design?

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navaneetha krishnan kandasamy

by navaneetha krishnan kandasamy , Sr.Project Engineer , KPTL Ltd

Nominal mix design is volumetric and design mix is weigh basis.Nominal is expensive and less strength and design mix is economical with high strength compare to nominal.

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