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Default Weight of reinforced concrete ?

I hope this isn't OT, but I am doing it myself.
I have been asked to transport a block of reinforced concrete.
It is approx. 20 cu. metres and is supposedly 80 tonnes.
This seems a bit on the heavy side to me, I had thought reinforced concrete
was
approx. 3 t/m which would give a weight of 60 tonnes (ish).
I suppose it is a 'piece of string' question as I don't know the
specification
of the materials used. OTOH, could different mixes cause a weight increase
of 25/30%?
For info, the block is 'U' shaped and 3 metres in each direction. The
central gap is 1m wide and approx. 2.5m high. The whole is supported on a
steel frame for transportation. Overall dimensions & weight given include
this steel frame.

Many thanks

Nick.