Desirable Properties of Concrete

Appropriate quality and quantity of cement, coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, and water should be utilized so that the green concrete has the described properties:

a.     No seggregation in transporting and placing

b.     Desired workability

c.      No harshness and

d.     No bleeding.

Hardened concrete should have

(a) ) minimum dimensional changes

(b) required characteristic strength

(c) good resistance to wear and tear

(d) good durability

(e) impermeable