Properties of Concrete

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Composition of Concrete

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Cement, water, aggregates

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Compressive Strength

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Ability to withstand loads without crushing

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Tensile Strength

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Resistance to breaking under tension

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Workability

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Ease of mixing, placing, and finishing

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Durability

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Ability to withstand weathering, chemical attack

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Density

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Mass per unit volume, typically 2400 kg/m³

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Thermal Conductivity

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Ability to conduct heat, low in concrete

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Shrinkage

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Reduction in volume as concrete dries

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Creep

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Long-term deformation under sustained load

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Modulus of Elasticity

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Ratio of stress to strain, stiffness measure