When thinking of concrete for a foundation for your next project it can be a conundrum and here at RT Mycock, we want to help to take some of the pressure away with our guide to choosing the right concrete for your project.
The foundations of a project are one of the most crucial elements of a project and they help to ensure that there is stability and support that is required for the project. The right concrete mix for the foundation is a crucial element to get right. The strength, durability and longevity of the structure will all depend on the foundation.
The concrete mx is the combination of the water, cement and aggregates. Also, admixtures are sometimes added to this for certain properties required by the specific structure. The mixture will ensure that the strength of the concrete, performance and workability is right for the role it is being used for. This needs to be right to make sure that the structure can withstand on the foundation.
A good concrete mix for foundations will need to ensure that it has the following qualities.
High compressive strength – The strength needs to be able to withstand the structure it is used as a foundation for. The minimum strength for a foundation concrete is usually 20 MPa or C15/202 however depending on the structure it may need to be higher.
The concrete also needs to be workable so that it can be placed correctly. Durability is obviously a key factor also which means the concrete will be able to resist the factors it is up against including frost, chemicals and moisture.
The concrete needs to have low shrinkage qualities when used for a foundation as if it
shrinks this can compromise the whole structural integrity.
If you need a durable concrete for foundations, please do not hesitate to contact RT Mycock