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Concrete is a mix of aggregate (stone and sand), cement and water. Admixtures such as plasticisers (for workability) or air‑entraining agents (for frost resistance) are added when needed.
Standard concrete for small footings or infill jobs is typically:
If the pour will be outside and exposed to freeze–thaw, choose a frost‑resistant mix (e.g. XF1) and consider moving up a strength grade.
Concrete is ordered by the cubic metre (m³). Most plants can batch to the nearest 0.1 m³ (≈ 100 litres). Always order a little extra, about 10 – 15 % above the calculated volume – to account for variations and waste. A pump truck retains roughly 0.2 – 0.5 m³ that cannot be discharged.
Delivers concrete for wheelbarrow or chute placement (6 – 9 m³ capacity).
Carries 2 – 5 m³ and pumps via a boom (20 – 33 m reach) with extra hoses if needed.
No drum, just a pump; boom lengths 30 – 70 m.
Mixer with a 6 – 9 m hydraulic chute.
Compressive strength is the key property. Grades are shown as C**N1/N2** (e.g. C25/30). The higher the numbers, the stronger the concrete.
A structural engineer specifies the exposure class, indicating the environmental stresses (e.g. frost, chlorides) the concrete must resist.
Most structures are designed for 50, 100 or 200 years. A 50‑year design life doesn’t mean failure at year 51 – durability depends on detailing and maintenance.
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