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| − | '''Concrete''' is a material commonly used in construction. It is composed of cement, aggregate, water and special chemicals known as admixtures. | + | '''Concrete''' is a material commonly used in [[construction]]. It is composed of [[cement]], aggregate, [[water]] and special [[chemicals]] known as admixtures. |
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| − | Concrete is very strong in compression, but weak in tension. To make it a more useful construction material, steel bars are often installed in fresh concrete, to increase the tensile strength. | + | Concrete is very strong in compression, but weak in tension. To make it a more useful construction material, [[steel]] bars (rebar) are often installed in fresh concrete, to increase the tensile strength. |
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Latest revision as of 19:37, March 28, 2017
Concrete is a material commonly used in construction. It is composed of cement, aggregate, water and special chemicals known as admixtures.
Cement
Usually, Portland cement is used to make concrete. Portland cement contains calcium silicates.
Admixtures
Admixtures change the properties of the concrete. Different admixtures are used depending on the requirements:
- Accelerators make the concrete harden faster.
- Pigments change the colour of the concrete.
- Bonding agents create a good bond when adding new concrete to old.
Reinforced concrete
Concrete is very strong in compression, but weak in tension. To make it a more useful construction material, steel bars (rebar) are often installed in fresh concrete, to increase the tensile strength.