Influence of the Saturation Ratio on Concrete Behavior under Triaxial Compressive Loading

Table 1

Concrete mix specifications and main properties.

Concrete mix (for 1 m^3)
Gravel (0.5/8) (kg)	925.9
Sand (kg)	646.1
Water (kg)	215
Cement (CEM II B 42.5) (kg)	489
Fly ash (kg)	88
Superplasticizer (kg)	6.33
Density (kg/m^3)	2370
Main concrete properties
Compressive strength (MPa)	67
Porosity accessible to water (%)	12
Cement paste volume (m^3 for 1 m^3 of concrete)	0.375
Water/cement ratio	0.44