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