Concrete Mix Design

Concrete Mix Design Service | Jancy Labs

NABL Accredited Laboratory (Certificate No. TC-12176) as per ISO/IEC 17025:2017

Starting a structural pour without a proper mix design is, therefore, the fastest way to fail a site inspection. Jancy Labs provides a complete concrete mix design service for PCC and RCC grades M10 through M60, following IS 10262:2019 methodology.

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Concrete mix design materials — coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, OPC and PPC cement with mix design report at Jancy Labs, Madurai

Jancy Labs provides a complete concrete mix design service for PCC and RCC grades M10 through M60, following IS 10262:2019 methodology.

Moreover, our component tests — aggregate grading, specific gravity, and cement physical properties — are conducted under NABL accreditation TC-12176 (ISO/IEC 17025:2017), giving your design report a credible, traceable foundation. Get your Concrete Mix Design done today →

Page Contents — Quick Links

  1. What Is Concrete Mix Design?
  2. Applicable Standards — IS 10262:2019
  3. Why This Service Matters for Your Project
  4. Why Choose Jancy Labs for Mix Design?
  5. How to Get Your Mix Design Done
  6. Our Concrete Mix Design Process
  7. Frequently Asked Questions
  8. Get Your Mix Design Report Today
  9. Related Services
Overview

What Is Concrete Mix Design?

A concrete mix design tells you, specifically, the exact proportions of cement, fine aggregate, coarse aggregate, and water needed to achieve your target strength grade on site.

This service is, therefore, not about testing hardened concrete — it is the upstream engineering step that determines whether your concrete will reach M30, M40, or M50 in the first place.

Consequently, getting the proportions wrong wastes cement, inflates costs, and risks structural failure during inspection.

Mix Design Variants Covered
TypeGrades
PCC (Plain Cement Concrete)M10 M15
RCC (Reinforced Cement Concrete)M20 M25 M30 M35 M40 M45 M50 M55 M60
Standards

Applicable Standards — IS 10262:2019

Jancy Labs conducts this service strictly as per IS 10262:2019 — Concrete Mix Proportioning: Guidelines.

IS 10262:2019 — Mix Proportioning Guidelines

Sets out the complete methodology for proportioning concrete mixes based on target mean strength, standard deviation, and material properties. Furthermore, all component material tests follow their respective IS standards.

Supporting Material Standards

Additionally, the individual tests supporting your mix design follow: IS 383:2016 — Coarse and Fine Aggregate Specification, and IS 12269:2013 / IS 8112:2013 — Ordinary Portland Cement Specification. Our scope is verifiable on the NABL India portal → under TC-12176.

IS 10262:2019 on BIS Official standard published by the Bureau of Indian Standards — Concrete Mix Proportioning: Guidelines (Second Revision).
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Why It Matters

Why This Service Matters for Your Project

A properly documented concrete mix design, moreover, protects your project at every approval stage. Specifically, here is what it delivers:

  • Structural compliance: CPWD, TNPWD, and CMDA require an IS 10262:2019-compliant mix design for all RCC work — therefore, no mix design means no structural approval.
  • Cost control: A properly proportioned mix prevents over-cementation; consequently, even a 5% cement reduction on a large pour saves significant material cost without compromising strength.
  • Tender compliance: NHAI, PWD, and PMGSY tenders specifically ask for mix design reports at the QC submission stage — furthermore, missing this document delays your billing cycle.
  • Site rejection avoidance: Contractors using nominal mixes on engineered structures risk third-party audit rejection; however, a documented design mix provides defensible, traceable evidence.
  • Grade-specific optimisation: High-strength grades like M50 and M60 need precisely controlled w/c ratios — as a result, only a designed mix can reliably and consistently hit these targets.
  • TANGEDCO and MES projects: Infrastructure projects under TANGEDCO, MES, and BRO increasingly mandate design mix documentation — notably, this applies to all structural concrete elements.

⚠️ Skipping a proper mix design on a government-funded structural project is, therefore, not a cost saving — it is, in fact, a compliance risk that can halt your entire project mid-execution. View all Design Mix Testing services →

Why Us

Why Choose Jancy Labs for Concrete Mix Design?

Jancy Labs, specifically, prepares IS 10262:2019 mix designs backed by NABL-accredited material testing — so your report, consequently, has a traceable, credible foundation your consultant can stand behind.

  • NABL-accredited aggregate and cement testing (TC-12176 | ISO/IEC 17025:2017) forms, moreover, the basis of every mix design.
  • Mix design methodology follows IS 10262:2019 strictly — consequently, there are no shortcut calculations.
  • Mix design reports are, furthermore, reviewed and signed by a qualified Materials Engineer.
  • Full transparency — the report, specifically, states which component tests are under NABL scope.
  • CPWD, TNPWD, and PWD, therefore, accept this report for design mix submissions.
  • Structural and infrastructure engineers across Tamil Nadu, additionally, trust Jancy Labs for concrete mix design service.

See our NABL accreditation → · Talk to our team today →

How It Works

How to Get Your Concrete Mix Design Done

01

Send Your Samples and Project Details

To prepare your mix design as per IS 10262:2019, Jancy Labs requires the material samples and project information listed below.

02

We Test and Design

We first perform NABL-accredited component tests on the submitted aggregates and cement, then calculate mix proportions following IS 10262:2019, prepare trial mixes, and cast cubes for 7-day and 28-day verification.

03

You Receive Your Certified Report

Your concrete mix design report contains full material properties, mix proportions, and trial mix results — delivered by email PDF within 24 hours of results being ready.

Material Samples Required
MaterialApproximate Quantity
Coarse Aggregate (20 mm)50–75 kg
Coarse Aggregate (12.5 mm or 10 mm, if applicable)25–40 kg
Fine Aggregate (river sand or M-sand)30–40 kg
Ordinary Portland Cement (53 Grade / 43 Grade)25–40 kg

Exact quantities may vary based on number of design grades and trial mix batches.

How to Collect Samples

  • Collect aggregate samples from the actual stockpile or quarry supply intended for your project
  • Avoid collecting from segregated or weathered surface material
  • Use the same cement brand and grade as planned for site use

How to Pack

  • Pack aggregates in heavy-duty sealed polythene bags or jute bags
  • Label each bag: Project Name | Site Location | Material Type | Grade/Size | Sample ID | Date

Project Details to Share

  • Required concrete grade(s) and type (PCC / RCC)
  • Exposure condition (mild / moderate / severe / very severe)
  • Maximum nominal aggregate size
  • Workability requirement (slump in mm)
  • Whether admixtures are intended
Dispatch Options
MethodDetails
CourierStandard courier to address below
Transport / LorryAcceptable for bulk samples
Drop-inMonday to Saturday, 10 AM – 6 PM

Send to: No.6, Ganesh Nagar 3rd Street, K.Pudur, Madurai — 625007. WhatsApp before dispatch: +91-8680049004

⏱ Mix design completion requires 28 days from sample receipt due to mandatory cube curing
Your Mix Design Report Contains
Report ElementDetails
Sample & Project ReferenceProject name, site, sample IDs, date of receipt
Standards CitedIS 10262:2019 + individual material IS standards
Material PropertiesAggregate gradation, specific gravity, water absorption; cement physical properties
Mix ProportionsCement : FA : CA : w/c ratio (per m³)
Trial Mix Results7-day and 28-day cube compressive strength
Report Delivery
ModeDetails
Email PDFWithin 24 hours of results being ready
Physical CopyOn request, dispatched by courier

CPWD, TNPWD, and PWD accept this report for design mix submissions.

Design Process

Our Concrete Mix Design Process — as per IS 10262:2019

Material Testing & Target Strength

  1. First, collect and register the client's aggregate and cement samples along with project details and exposure condition.
  2. Next, conduct NABL-accredited sieve analysis and specific gravity tests on coarse and fine aggregates as per IS 383:2016.
  3. Then, perform NABL-accredited cement testing — specifically fineness, consistency, setting time, and compressive strength — as per the IS 4031 series.
  4. Subsequently, determine target mean strength based on the design grade, standard deviation, and risk factor as per IS 10262:2019 Clause 3.

Finalising the Concrete Mix Proportions

  1. Consequently, calculate the water-cement ratio, water content, and cement content using IS 10262:2019 design tables and the verified material test data.
  2. Next, proportion fine and coarse aggregates by volume or mass to achieve the target workability and specified grading requirements.
  3. Then, prepare trial mixes, check workability by slump test, and cast concrete cubes — specifically 3 cubes for 7-day and 3 cubes for 28-day testing.
  4. Finally, test cubes at 7 days and 28 days; subsequently verify results against the target mean strength and IS 456:2000 acceptance criteria.
A qualified Materials Engineer, therefore, reviews every concrete mix design result and signs the report before we dispatch it. View our NABL accreditation →
Questions

Concrete Mix Design — Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a concrete mix design take at Jancy Labs?
A complete mix design, consequently, takes 28 days because IS 10262:2019 requires 28-day cube compressive strength as the final acceptance criterion. However, Jancy Labs issues a preliminary mix proportion report within 5–7 working days of receiving samples, so you can, therefore, plan your procurement schedule well in advance. Contact us if your project has a tighter timeline and we will, furthermore, advise on the best available options.
Can I send samples by courier to Jancy Labs?
Yes — you can, therefore, courier your aggregate and cement samples directly to our lab at No.6, Ganesh Nagar 3rd Street, K.Pudur, Madurai — 625007. Pack all materials in sealed bags, label them clearly with project name and material type, and, additionally, share the filled sample submission form along with your dispatch. Furthermore, WhatsApp us at +91-8680049004 before dispatch so Jancy Labs can register and track your samples on arrival.
Is your concrete mix design report accepted by CPWD and PWD?
Yes — Jancy Labs' mix design report follows IS 10262:2019 and, moreover, includes NABL-accredited component test results (TC-12176 | ISO/IEC 17025:2017) for aggregate and cement. However, please note that the mix design calculation itself is not under direct NABL scope — only the supporting material tests are. CPWD, TNPWD, and PWD, therefore, generally accept reports backed by NABL-accredited material testing; consequently, confirm specific format requirements with your project engineer before submission.
Do you conduct mix design for all grades from M10 to M60?
Yes — Jancy Labs, specifically, prepares concrete mix designs for PCC grades M10 and M15, and all RCC grades from M20 through M60. Each design is, moreover, specific to your project's exposure condition, target strength, maximum aggregate size, and actual material properties. Furthermore, if you need multiple grades for a single project — for example, M25 for slabs and M40 for columns — we can, therefore, package them together at a combined rate. Contact us for a quote.
How much sample do I need for a concrete mix design?
Typically, you need approximately 50–75 kg of coarse aggregate, 30–40 kg of fine aggregate, and 25–40 kg of cement per design grade. However, exact quantities depend, moreover, on the number of trial mixes and whether any material tests need repeating. Additionally, share your cement brand, grade, and source of aggregate so Jancy Labs can, consequently, confirm the full sample requirement before you dispatch anything.
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Need your concrete mix design report for an upcoming pour or project submission? Don't delay — approvals from CPWD, PWD, and TNPWD require a documented mix design before structural work begins.

ContactDetails
📞 Phone+91-8680049004 / +91-9994421275
💬 WhatsApp+91-8680049004
✉️ Emailjancylabsmdu@gmail.com
📍 AddressNo.6, Ganesh Nagar 3rd Street, K.Pudur, Madurai — 625007
🕐 HoursMonday to Saturday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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