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Materials & Specificationsaka: concrete mixaka: ready-mix concreteaka: cast-in-place concrete

Concrete

In Plain English

The most common building material, made by mixing cement, sand, gravel, and water, which hardens into a stone-like solid.

Definition

Concrete is a construction material composed of cement, aggregates (sand and gravel), water, and often chemical admixtures, that hardens through cement hydration into a strong, durable material. It is the most widely used construction material in the world due to its versatility, strength, and economy. Concrete can be cast into virtually any shape and is used for foundations, slabs, walls, and structural frames.

Example

The structural slab required 4,000 psi concrete with a 4-inch slump, placed at a rate of 50 cubic yards per hour.

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