Concrete dominates the urban construction environment and has significant impact in
rural area as well. Understanding the types and characteristics of concrete and best
usage is essential for industry planners and enterprises. The following article is
reproduced from the Cement Concrete & aggregates website – www.ccaa.com.au
This month we look at the differences in concrete types. What the elemental
composition and strength are for each type and which application suits the construction
environment it is ideally designed for. As the article says – it is imperative that the
designer has full knowledge of the type of concrete they are working with and the result
they can expect from its specific application.