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Mix Design Data

The proper proportions of materials for various perlite concrete mixes are shown in the following table. The importance of properly designing and specifiying the mix and the proper use of the air entraining agent cannot be overemphasized.

 

Materials per Cubic Yard Based on 100% Yield
Mix Ratio
(Cement/Perlite
Aggregate
by Volume)		 Oven Dry
Density
(Typical)
in lb/ft3		 Cement
in lbs.		 Perlite
in ft3		 Water
in
Gallons 		Air
Entraining
Agent		 Wet
Density
Range
in lb/ft3
1:4 36 635 lbs 28 61 * 50.5 +/- 3.0
1:5 30.5 510 lbs 28 59.5 * 45.5 +/- 3.0
1:6 27 425 lbs 28 54 * 40.5 +/- 3.0
1:8 22 320 lbs 28 54 * 36.5 +/- 3.0


Materials per Cubic Meter Based on 100% Yield
Mix Ratio
(Cement/Perlite
Aggregate
by Volume)		 Oven Dry
Density
(Typical)
in kg/m3		 Cement
in kg		 Perlite
in m3		 Water
in
m3 		Air
Entraining
Agent		 Wet
Density
Range
in kg/m3
1:4 576 376 lbs 1.0 .30 * 808.0 +/- 48.0
1:5 488 301 lbs 1.0 .29 * 728.0 +/- 48.0
1:6 432 252 lbs 1.0 .27 * 648.0 +/- 48.0
1:8 352 188 lbs 1.0 .27 * 584.0 +/- 48.0


Information given herein is from sources considered reliable, but no guarantee of accuracy can be made or liability assumed.  Your supplier may be able to provide you with more precise data.  Certain compositions or processes involving perlite may be the subject of patents.
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