Investigating Trends and Costs Associated with Designing Concrete Mixes Using Different Methods by Computer Programs

Table 1

Comparison of normal strength mix design methods regarding the main considerations and factors involved in each method.

Key considerations	AVM	ACI	DOE
Fresh concrete consistency	No	Yes	Yes
Average required strength based on previous tests	No	Yes	Yes
Air-entrainment	No	Yes	No
Size of aggregates	No	Yes	Yes
Crushed-uncrushed aggregates	No	No	Yes
Rapid hardening portland cement	No	No	Yes
Percentage of fines passing 600 µ sieve	No	No	Yes