What is concrete and the function of it's ingredients?

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Concrete :- Concrete is a composite material defined as the mixture of cement, sand, coarse aggregate and water. Which is used for construction of building, infrastructure etc.



The function of ingredients of Concrete:-

1:- Cement:- Cement is the most important ingredient of concrete. It is used to bind the aggregates, fine sand and coarse sand.

2:- Water :- Water is used for the lubrication of the aggregates and to cause chemical action with the cement called hydration. Water used in concrete should be potable without any inpurities. Clean water should be used in concrete.

3:- Fine Aggregates:- The aggregates which can pass through the IS sieve No. 4.75 are called fine aggregates. It's used to make concrete dense by filling the the voids and gaps of coarse aggregate and also to reduce the shrinkage of the cement on hardening. The use of the fine aggregates to make the concrete mix economical.

4:- Coarse Aggregates:-  The aggregates which pass through the IS sieve 75 mm mesh and retained on the 4.75 mesh are called coarse aggregate. The function of the coarse is to make the concrete strong and weather resistant.


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