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The usual concrete mix for RCC lintel is ___________ (cement:sand:aggregate).(a) 1:2:3(b) 1:2:4(c) 1:4:8(d) 1:3:6This question was addressed to me at a job interview.The doubt is from Materials for Lintels in portion Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials

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Correct answer is (B) 1:2:4

To elaborate: The usual Congress mixed for RCC lintel is 1:2:4 i.e. 1 part of CEMENT, TWO parts of sand and four parts of aggregate by VOLUME. The plain concrete lintel can be used up to a span of about 800 MM.



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