Avoid using your muscle for a few days, especially if movement causes an increase in pain. Too much rest can cause muscles to become weak, which can prolong the healing process. After two days, slowly begin using the affected muscle group, taking care not to overdo it.
STANDARD CONSISTENCY OF CEMENT. To determine the quantity of water required to produce a cement paste of standard consistency. The standard consistency is that consistency, which will permit the vicat plunger to penetrate to a point 5 to 7mm from the bottom of the vicat mould when tested as described below. APPARATUS.
Strength: A durable concrete mix design must be a minimum 4000 psi at 28. days. b. Air: Air content when placed 6 1/2 % - (5% to 8%) c. Slump: Slumps should be 4 in. +/- 1 in. the slump should not exceed 5 in. for. durable concrete. Anything more than 6 in. is entirely too wet to use. Slumps. greater than 4â will prolong the time you have to wait before finishing, particularly in cool weather.