Concrete Design/Build

Working out the exact 'recipe', or proportions of each ingredient is a science in itself. It is called concrete mix design. A good mix designer will start with the properties that are desired in the mix, then take many factors into account, and work out a detailed mix design. A site engineer fro, IF Concrete Solutions will often order a different type of mix for a different purpose. For example, if he is casting a thin concrete wall in a hard-to-reach area, he will ask for a mix that is more flowable than stiff. This will allow the liquid concrete to flow by gravity into every corner of the formwork.

To design a structure made up of reinforced concrete it is very important to study the concept of Structural Analysis [1] which describe how the structure will behave under different types of loads. The theory of reinforced concrete depends upon the bond between steel and concrete. Therefore the steel re-bar used are deformed or ribbed to make a strong bond and avoid chances of slip.

In a general sense, the design load is the maximum amount of something a system is designed to handle or the maximum amount of something that the system can produce, which are very different meanings. For example, a crane with a design load of 20 tons is designed to be able to lift loads that weigh 20 tons or less.

Concrete mix design is the process of selecting the ingredients for a concrete mixture and deciding on their proportions. When designing a concrete mix, you should always consider the desired strength, durability, and workability of the concrete for the project in question.

Because all concrete mixes possess unique properties, the design process can be time consuming and challenging. LET US DO THE MATH FOR YOU!