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\"ConcreteDid you know that there is more than one type of concrete? Concrete is a mix of sand, crushed stone, gravel, and cement. The different types vary in the ingredients, the kind of preparation, and their uses. Know more about the other types of concrete<\/a> that you can use for different kinds of construction.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1. Plain Concrete<\/h4>\n

Plain concrete is considered the most basic type of concrete. It is made from cement, aggregates, and water following a 1:2:4 proportion. Plain concrete is commonly used in pavements, sidewalks, and even buildings that do not require a very high tensile strength. This is also used in areas that are not prone to earthquakes and eruptions.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a02. Asphalt Concrete<\/h4>\n

Seen on the roads, asphalt concrete is made from asphalt and aggregates (i.e. stone, gravel, and sand). Asphalt cement requires high heat so that it can mix the aggregates and the asphalt.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03. Normal-Strength Concrete<\/h4>\n

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Normal strength concrete has similar ingredients with plain concrete. The only difference is<\/p>\n

that its strength is between 10 MPa-40 MPa. This type of concrete can also be used for residential areas that are not near fault lines and volcanoes.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a04. High-Strength Concrete<\/h4>\n

High-strength concrete is made with similar ingredients as the other concrete types, but its strength can exceed 40 MPa. This is due to the decreased water-cement ratio.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a05. Rapid-Strength Concrete<\/h4>\n

Just like its name suggests, rapid-strength concrete acquires it strength after a few hours from preparation. This is an ideal type of concrete to use if you are repairing roads or walls that need to be fixed right away.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a06. Reinforced Concrete<\/h4>\n

As mentioned earlier, plain and normal-strength concrete does not have high tensile strength.If you are building an office, a bridge, and even a home that is near a fault line, reinforced concrete is the best type of concrete for you. It makes use of steel rods, fibers, meshes, and bars to ensure a high level of strength.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a07. Ready-Mix Concrete<\/h4>\n

Ready-mix concrete<\/a> is mixed in a plant and delivered to the construction site. It no longer needs mixing when prepared on-site so it is recommended to be used when you are in a hurry to build a structure. However, when using ready-mix concrete, make sure to be mindful of the time spend on transportation as the mix hardens when it is not constructed.<\/p>\n