Lab glossary
Water–cement ratio
The mass of free water divided by the mass of cement (or total binder) in a concrete mix. Lower ratios give higher strength and lower permeability.
- Also: w/c ratio
- Also: water-binder ratio
- Also: w/b ratio
The mass of free water divided by the mass of cement (or total binder) in a concrete mix. Lower ratios give higher strength and lower permeability.