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Nominal Mix vs Design Mix: What Concrete Ratios Really Mean

By CivilMath Engineering Editorial Team · October 19, 2026 · 2 min read

Nominal mixes use fixed ratios like 1:2:4, but design mixes are engineered for target strength. Learn the real difference, with a worked M25 example.

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