Introduction of concrete

Concrete technology

Introduction
Non-hydraulics
cement concrete
Lime and gypsum

UHPC
(100-800
Mpa)

Hydraulics
cement
concrete

Portland
Cement (first
generation of
concrete)

Reinforced
Concrete

SCC (selfcompactiong
concrete)

High Strength
concrete
(52-62 Mpa)

Pre-stressed
Concrete

Advantages of Concrete

Econimical
Ambient temperature-harded material
Ability to cast
Energy efficient
Excellent resistance to water
High tmperature resistance
Abilty to consume waste
Ability to work with reinforcing steel
Less maintenance required

Disadvatages of concrete
Quasi-Brittle failure mode
Concrete is a type of quasi-brittle material with low fracture toughness

Low tensile strength

Low toughness (ductility)
Low specific strength (strength/density ratio
Formwork is needed
Long curing time
Working with cracks

Type of concrete

Factor influence concrete properties

Water cement ratio (w/c ratio)
Cement content
The range of the amount of cement content in mas
s concrete is 160200 kg/m3, in normal strength c
oncrete it is less than 400 kg/m3, and in high stren
gth concrete it is 400600 kg/m3

Aggregate
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Maximun aggregate
Aggregate Grading (sieve analysis)
Aggregate shape and texture
Sand/coarse aggregate ratio
Aggregate/cement ratio

Factor influence concrete properties

Mixing Procedures

Admixtures
Curing

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