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Introduction
Concrete is the most widely used man-
made construction material in the
world, and is second only to water as
the most utilized substance on the
planet. It is obtained by mixing
cementitious materials, water,
aggregates and admixtures in required
proportions.
The mixture when placed in forms and
allowed to cure hardens into rock-like
mass known as concrete.
Concrete : Main
Material in
Construction
Concrete is a composite man-made material
consists of a mixture of binding material such
as cement, well graded fine and coarse
aggregates, water and admixtures (if needed
to produce concrete with special properties).
In a concrete mix, cement and water form a
paste or matrix which fills the voids of the
fine aggregate and binds both coarse and
fine aggregates. Freshly mixed concrete
before set is known as wet or green concrete
whereas after setting and hardening it is
known as set or hardened concrete.
Types of concrete
Polymer concrete
This type is used for repair, thin overlays for
floors and bridges, and for precast
components.
Compared to cement-based concrete, polymer
intended use.
Mechanical Testing
Compression Strength
The compressive strength of concrete is
measured by breaking cylindrical concrete
or concrete cube specimens in a
compression-testing machine .
The compressive strength is calculated from
levels,
2. the original materials and workmanship, including aggregate
Conclusion