Concrete is known as a chemical mass where the inert substance serves as a filler and the binding material acts as a binder. Cement and lime are the primary bonding agents. Inert cement materials are called aggregates. Dust, brick chips, stone chips, rocks, stones, etc. are the most popular aggregates. In all civil engineering types, the concrete plays a very important role.
Advantages of Concrete
| Concrete materials can be easily found in most locations. |
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Concrete is free from cracks and flaws, unlike natural stones. |
| Concrete can be manufactured with an abundance to the required intensity. |
| The concrete's strength is very strong. |
| It can be cast to any form you choose. |
| Concrete casting can be performed at the work site rendering this cost-effective. |
| The concrete maintenance cost is almost zero. |
Over age, concrete degradation is not appreciable. |
| Because of its non-combustible design, concrete renders a building fire-safe. |
| Concrete can survive temperatures that are high. |
Concrete is wind and water immune. For storm shelters, however, it is very helpful. |
| Cinder concrete could be used as a sound-proofing tool. |
Disadvantages of Concrete
| The tensile strength of cement is relatively low compared to other bonding materials. |
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| concrete is less ductile |
Compared to its power, the weight is high |
| Concrete can contain salts that are soluble. |