(A) The concrete mixture shall contain no more water than is necessary to produce a concrete which is workable and plastic within the limits specified for slump and in no case shall it be more than five and one-half gallons of water per sack of cement including the free moisture contained in the aggregate.
(B) The consistency of any concrete shall be such as to produce a mixture with good workability, free from any segregation or honeycombing or produce a homogeneous, sound and durable surface necessary for the quality of finish specified. If the concrete fails to display any of the above characteristics, the engineer shall be notified immediately.
(C) See IDOT Standard Specification § 2301 for other mix design parameters. When in conflict with these specifications, use the standards listed herein.