Computation of concrete mix ingredients on an internet platform

Abstract EN

Design of concrete mixtures is a task that can be accomplished using the standard method outlined in the specifications of the American Concrete Institute (ACI).

The weight method or the absolute volume method can be used to design a concrete mixture.

The ACI method involves the use of parameters related to the properties of the ingredients used in the design.

It also involves making simple calculations to proportion the mix to meet the desired design criteria.

The ACI procedure of concrete mix design has been simulated to make it possible to accomplish on an Internet platform.

The JavaScript programming language is used to perform the required computations.

A website has been constructed where the designer can enter the values required in the design in cells especially prepared to receive input parameters.

Having entered these parameters, the designer can get the results of the design by clicking special buttons to perform the necessary computations.

The results are displayed in output cells.

The design procedure concludes with a summary of the input parameters and the output ingredients.

This concrete mix design website accommodates all design scenarios given in ACI’s method.

The highlight of this site is that it allows users to alter the design input values at any stage of the design, thus adding to the interactive nature of the technique and enhancing the design experience.