The concrete is durable materials
it is cheap
It is need long construction time
It is fire resistance
could carry many waste materials (to be environmentally friendly), but in reality the concrete produce mainly from aggregate, sand, water and cement, and the cement production emitted a high CO2 amount to the atmosphere.
The aggregate is a filling material in the concrete mass (inert material) and it is about 65-75% from the whole mass
1. Reinforced concrete is the only building material that is highly resistant to both water and fire
2. Concrete is the best material for road construction
3. The first concrete highway was built in 1909
4. Concrete was used as a building material in ancient Rome
5. The British Army used concrete to detect enemy aircraft
6. Concrete and cement are not the same thing
7. Concrete is a popular material for high-end countertops, sinks, fireplaces and floors
8. Reinforced concrete is the only building material used for underwater structures
9. Concrete has an incredibly high compressive strength
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