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Minimum w/c for SLWAC and NWC with intended design service life of 50 years under chloride-induced corrosion, proposed by [138] *.
| Type of Aggregate | Exposure Class | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| XS1 (cnom = 45 mm) |
XS2 (cnom = 50 mm) |
XS3 (cnom = 55 mm) |
|
| Expanded LWA and NWA | w/c > 0.45 | w/c > 0.40 | w/c > 0.30 |
| Sintered FA LWA | w/c > 0.40 | w/c > 0.35 | w/c > 0.30 |
* Valid for concrete with CEM I.
