Concrete Contractors, Lee's Summit, MO
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF CONCRETE USED IN CONSTRUCTION?
WHAT IS CONCRETE?
Concrete is a compound material made up of cement, coarse aggregate, and water – these are the three main components of concrete. When concrete compounds are mixed, a fluid mass form of concrete is formed that can be poured into molds to achieve a specific desired shape. This fluid mass concrete hardens as time passes. Cement chemically reacts with other compounds to bind them together to form a hard substance – concrete.
USES OF CONCRETE
An investor will be satisfied if he invests in a concrete building because its strength increases with time and its ability to withstand all weather conditions. Because concrete is a non-combustible building material, it provides adequate safety for users. Before the concrete hardens, it can be mould into the desired shapes by the owner. Concrete is good enough in compression. Concrete is a long-lasting and sustainable building material that has been used for centuries.
TYPES OF CONCRETE
1. PLAIN OR ORDINARY CONCRETE
Cement, aggregate, and water are the primary constituent materials of this type of concrete. Because this type of concrete lacks reinforcement, it is appropriate for structures where high tensile strength is not required.
2. CONCRETE REINFORCED
Reinforced concrete is used to rectify the issue in plain concrete by adding reinforcement to the plain concrete. Steel rods, wire mesh, or steel rods are used for reinforcement. The rebar and plain concrete combination can withstand tensile and compressive forces and behaves as if it were a single material. This type of concrete is now used in the majority of building structures.
3. LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE
Lightweight concrete is a type of concrete that contains an expanding agent. The lightweight aggregate of lightweight concrete is that expanding agent. This agent increases the volume of the concrete mixture while decreasing its dead weight. Lightweight aggregates such as pumice, scoria, shales, and clays are used to make lightweight concrete. Lightweight concrete is an excellent fire-resistant material, but it is sensitive to water, takes a long time to prepare, and can be broken like glass (brittleness).
4. HIGH-DENSITY CONCRETE
Crushed rocks are used to create a heavy-weight concrete mixture for high-density concrete. This type of concrete is commonly used in structures that require radiation control.
5. PRECAST CONCRETE
Precast concrete refers to concrete prepared, cast on reusable molds, and cured in a factory. Precast concrete is commonly used to prepare structural components.
6. PRE-STRESSED CONCRETE
Pre-stressed concrete is used to make structural elements like floor beams, railway sleepers, piles, etc. The pre-stressed concrete element is prepared by applying the determined stress ahead of time to prevent the stress applied to the same element by loading. The pre-stressed concrete element withstands the load due to the induced stress in the pre-stressed concrete element as a whole.
7. GLASS REINFORCED CONCRETE
Glass-reinforced concrete is made by combining a concrete matrix with strengthened alkali-resistant glass fibers. The composite material performs well in terms of load resistance. This type of concrete is used in the construction of exterior cladding.
8. AIR ENTRAINED CONCRETE
Air-entrained concrete is made by adding air-entraining admixtures to the concrete mixture as it is being mixed. When water freezes, a certain percentage of tiny air bubbles are introduced into the plain concrete to create chambers to expand into. The purpose of air-entrained concrete is to increase the durability of hardened concrete during climatic conditions such as freeze-thaw and increase the workability of concrete in its plastic state.
9. SELF COMPACTING CONCRETE
Because self-compacting concrete is a non-segregating or non-flowing concrete mixture, it requires mechanical support to spread the concrete mixture. This type of concrete is now used in complex structural frames.
10. SMART CONCRETE
Smart concrete is used because the stress or strain can be identified before the concrete structure fails, or they help heal cracks because the cracks can be identified at an early stage.
GET IN TOUCH
Our professionalism, dependability, and customer service have helped our business grow since our beginning, and we would love to provide you with the same high-quality results that we have provided to all of our valued clients. We guarantee your overall satisfaction as we strive to exceed your expectations with our affordable, cost-effective solutions and free quotes on any given project.
Consider our company for your concrete installation needs if you need sidewalk or walkway repairs or if you need a driveway or patio replacement. Contact Lee's Summit Concrete Contractors in Lee's Summit, MO, today if you want your work done by professionals who are professional, dependable, and customer-focused. We've got you covered.
WHAT IS CONCRETE?
Concrete is a compound material made up of cement, coarse aggregate, and water – these are the three main components of concrete. When concrete compounds are mixed, a fluid mass form of concrete is formed that can be poured into molds to achieve a specific desired shape. This fluid mass concrete hardens as time passes. Cement chemically reacts with other compounds to bind them together to form a hard substance – concrete.
USES OF CONCRETE
An investor will be satisfied if he invests in a concrete building because its strength increases with time and its ability to withstand all weather conditions. Because concrete is a non-combustible building material, it provides adequate safety for users. Before the concrete hardens, it can be mould into the desired shapes by the owner. Concrete is good enough in compression. Concrete is a long-lasting and sustainable building material that has been used for centuries.
TYPES OF CONCRETE
1. PLAIN OR ORDINARY CONCRETE
Cement, aggregate, and water are the primary constituent materials of this type of concrete. Because this type of concrete lacks reinforcement, it is appropriate for structures where high tensile strength is not required.
2. CONCRETE REINFORCED
Reinforced concrete is used to rectify the issue in plain concrete by adding reinforcement to the plain concrete. Steel rods, wire mesh, or steel rods are used for reinforcement. The rebar and plain concrete combination can withstand tensile and compressive forces and behaves as if it were a single material. This type of concrete is now used in the majority of building structures.
3. LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE
Lightweight concrete is a type of concrete that contains an expanding agent. The lightweight aggregate of lightweight concrete is that expanding agent. This agent increases the volume of the concrete mixture while decreasing its dead weight. Lightweight aggregates such as pumice, scoria, shales, and clays are used to make lightweight concrete. Lightweight concrete is an excellent fire-resistant material, but it is sensitive to water, takes a long time to prepare, and can be broken like glass (brittleness).
4. HIGH-DENSITY CONCRETE
Crushed rocks are used to create a heavy-weight concrete mixture for high-density concrete. This type of concrete is commonly used in structures that require radiation control.
5. PRECAST CONCRETE
Precast concrete refers to concrete prepared, cast on reusable molds, and cured in a factory. Precast concrete is commonly used to prepare structural components.
6. PRE-STRESSED CONCRETE
Pre-stressed concrete is used to make structural elements like floor beams, railway sleepers, piles, etc. The pre-stressed concrete element is prepared by applying the determined stress ahead of time to prevent the stress applied to the same element by loading. The pre-stressed concrete element withstands the load due to the induced stress in the pre-stressed concrete element as a whole.
7. GLASS REINFORCED CONCRETE
Glass-reinforced concrete is made by combining a concrete matrix with strengthened alkali-resistant glass fibers. The composite material performs well in terms of load resistance. This type of concrete is used in the construction of exterior cladding.
8. AIR ENTRAINED CONCRETE
Air-entrained concrete is made by adding air-entraining admixtures to the concrete mixture as it is being mixed. When water freezes, a certain percentage of tiny air bubbles are introduced into the plain concrete to create chambers to expand into. The purpose of air-entrained concrete is to increase the durability of hardened concrete during climatic conditions such as freeze-thaw and increase the workability of concrete in its plastic state.
9. SELF COMPACTING CONCRETE
Because self-compacting concrete is a non-segregating or non-flowing concrete mixture, it requires mechanical support to spread the concrete mixture. This type of concrete is now used in complex structural frames.
10. SMART CONCRETE
Smart concrete is used because the stress or strain can be identified before the concrete structure fails, or they help heal cracks because the cracks can be identified at an early stage.
GET IN TOUCH
Our professionalism, dependability, and customer service have helped our business grow since our beginning, and we would love to provide you with the same high-quality results that we have provided to all of our valued clients. We guarantee your overall satisfaction as we strive to exceed your expectations with our affordable, cost-effective solutions and free quotes on any given project.
Consider our company for your concrete installation needs if you need sidewalk or walkway repairs or if you need a driveway or patio replacement. Contact Lee's Summit Concrete Contractors in Lee's Summit, MO, today if you want your work done by professionals who are professional, dependable, and customer-focused. We've got you covered.