The advantages and disadvantages of using Concrete
by Wills Carlet Oak staircases OxfordshireConcrete
is a prominent construction material that is made by mixing cement or any other
binding material along with several other materials such as stone, sand, brick
chips, pebbles, gravel, stone chips, shale, etc. Then, water is added and
thorough mixing is done after which the mixture is allowed to harden.
Undoubtedly,
Concrete in Watford has been one of the most used and
sought after construction material after iron and bricks. Even though it is not
used in every construction project, its popularity has become quite hard to
beat for all its replacements. Be it flooring or layering, concrete has always
been among the top choices for civil engineers to get a strong and sturdy
structure that would last long.
There are several disadvantages of using Concrete, some of which
are-
- Even
though concrete is a strong material, it has a low ductile strength if
compared to all other building material.
- It
has low tensile strength of its own which is why it is never used alone to
give a strength to a structure. It is usually layered on iron frames and
after hardening, the structure is provided with the relevant strength.
- Construction
joints are needed to avoid the cracking of concrete that might take place
with change in temperature or lack of proper moisture. If concrete cracks,
the building might collapse as well.
- Concrete
made with ordinary cement gets integrated in presence of Sulphur or alkalies, putting the structure at risk.
But nonetheless,
Concrete has several advantages and uses of its own which is why it still
popular as a major construction material. Some of its advantages are-
·
First of all, the
concrete ingredients are readily and easily available.
·
It can be moulded and
put into any shape that you might desire or require.
·
It can be transported
very easily and mixed whenever required.
·
It is more economical as
compared to a steel structure. Not just that, it provides more rigidity and
strength to the building structure than a steel structure does.
·
One of the best uses of
concrete is that it can be poured or sprayed into minute as well as large
cracks to fill in the space. Be it a wall, tube or tunnel- concrete can fill in
the gaps and provide better strength, leaving no escape for air.
Base Concrete is a leading firm that provides
all construction projects as well as independent contractors with ready mix
concrete. Being a major provider of concrete in Watford, they provide lab
tested and okayed concrete that provides the top notch strength that you would
like your constructed structure to possess. Their commitment is perhaps the
reason why they are regarded as the best provider of Ready
mix concrete in North London. For best quality concrete to be used in your
construction or repair, rust only the dedicated providers like Base Concrete. For
More information visit: http://www.baseconcrete.co.uk/
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