WATER CEMENT RATIO

The water–cement ratio is the ratio of the weight of water to the weight of cement used in a concrete mix and has an important influence on the quality of concrete produced.

• A lower water-cement ratio leads to higher strength and durability, but  may make the mix more difficult to place.
• Placement difficulties can be  resolved by using plasticizers or super-plasticizers.
• Maximum 0.50 water-to-cement ratio (1:2) when concrete is exposed to  freezing and thawing in a moist condition or to de-icing chemicals, and a  maximum 0.45 water to cement ratio for concrete in severe or very  severe sulphate conditions.

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