Ready-mixed concrete is the second most used material in the world after water. This presentation covers the basic properties of concrete that everyone in construction should understand, including how it changes from a plastic state to a hardened material within two to six hours.
It also reviews common troubleshooting issues in both residential and commercial construction, from single-family homes to high-rise buildings.
In addition, the presentation looks at how the concrete industry is reducing carbon emissions, how these reductions are measured, and the options available to lower its environmental footprint.