Benefits and Drawbacks of Concrete

Concrete is seen as a chemically blended mass in which the binding components serve as the binder and the inert material as the filler. The two most crucial binding ingredients are lime and cement. Aggregates are inert elements that are utilized in concrete. The most popular aggregates include gravel, shells, sand, brick chips, and stone chips. In every area of civil engineering, concrete is essential. All of the main benefits and drawbacks of concrete are discussed in this article.

Benefits of Concrete: 

• Most locations have concrete ingredients easily accessible.

• Concrete is flawless; unlike natural stones, it is not flawed.

• Concrete can be produced economically while maintaining the required strength.

• The longevity of concrete is exceptionally high.

It may be molded into any shape that you like.

• It is cost-effective since concrete casting can be completed on the construction site.

• Concrete maintenance costs are essentially nonexistent.

• As concrete ages, its degradation is not very noticeable.

• Because concrete doesn't burn, it makes a building fire-safe.

• High temperatures are withstanding for concrete.

• Concrete is impervious to water and wind. It is therefore highly helpful in storm shelters.

• Concrete cinder could be utilized as a soundproofing material.

The Drawbacks of Concrete

• Concrete has a comparatively low tensile strength as compared to other binding materials.

• Concrete is not as malleable.

• Concrete is heavy in relation to its strength.

• Soluble salts may be present in concrete. Efflorescence is caused by soluble salts.