In mix design for M25 concrete, the assumed standard deviation for estimation of target mean strength of concrete mix, as recommended by IS 456 ∶ 2000 is (in N/mm2):

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  1. 4.5
  2. 4.0
  3. 5.0
  4. 3.5

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The assumed value of standard deviation for initial calculations as per IS 456 – 2000 are given below in the table:

Sl. No

Grade of Concrete

Characteristic compressive strength (N/mm2)

Assumed standard deviation (N/mm2)

1.

M10

10

3.5

2.

M15

15

3.

M20

20

4.0

4.

M25

25

5.

M30

30

5.0

6.

M35

35

7.

M40

40

8.

M45

45

9.

M50

50

10.

M55

55

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