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Ratio of Cement Concrete and Mortar for Foundation

The following ratios are recommended for cement concrete and mortar.
  • The cement concrete 1:8:16 is generally used in the foundation of walls in construction work.
  • In case of column raft cement concrete 1:4:8 is the best recommended ratio for it in the foundation.
  • For brick masonry cement mortar 1:4 to 1:6 is used as loading condition.
  • In case of column and raft footings and up to plinth level cement concrete 1:1.5 :3 is to be used.
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