What it is
Concrete is strong in compression but weak in tension, which is why steel is added to make RCC. Its strength depends on the mix proportions, the water-cement ratio, how well it is compacted and how long it is cured.
Types and key points
- Plain cement concrete (PCC): no steel, for beds and floors
- Reinforced concrete (RCC): with steel, for the frame
- Ready-mix concrete: mixed at a plant, delivered by truck
- Grades like M20 and M25 tell its strength
Why it matters
Too much water makes concrete easy to pour but much weaker. The single most common site shortcut is adding water.
How Elamentt handles it
The concrete grade for each part of your home is written in the structural drawings, and our engineer checks the mix and curing.