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7 Amazing Concrete Facts

Welcome to a blog that's about to cement your knowledge about one of the most enduring building materials in the world – concrete! In today's exploration, we're going to dig deep into "7 Amazing Facts about Concrete Usage in Today's World." Get ready to have your mind set in stone as we unveil the solid foundations of this remarkable material. So, without further ado, let's embark on this concrete journey that's sure to leave you floored! Unquestionably, one of the best building materials ever used is concrete. It is an obvious choice for construction due to its remarkable strength, durability, efficiency, and versatility. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that concrete flooring solutions, among others, are the foundational strength to any noteworthy infrastructural setups throughout history. Here are a few of our favorites, along with some interesting “Concrete” Facts that may surprise you:

  1. The word concrete is formed in Latin by the root words “con” and “cretus”, which appropriately translates to “grow together”.

  2. “Concrete” is the second most consumed material in the world after water.

  3. Cement, one of the main ingredients of concrete, was found in a 12-million-year-old natural deposit in Israel. It was formed through combustion reactions of limestone and oil shale.

  4. The Ancient roman pantheon was built entirely of unforced concrete, nearly 2000 years old.

  5. The Satsang Hall within the Govind Devji´s temple, Jaipur, India, is a reinforced concrete cement flat roof with a single span of 36.27 meters (119 ft). It was designed and constructed by N. M. Roof Designers Ltd, and the hall was dedicated to the public on 23 July 2009. The hall stands on 8 columns at the periphery.

  6. The largest continuous concrete pour is 32,315.5 m³ (1,141,211.1 ft³) and was achieved by NavaYuga Engineering Company Limited (India) at Polavaram Dam Project, in Polavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India, on 7 January 2019. The record attempt took place at the spill channel of the Polavaram Dam Project site which aims to provide irrigation and electricity to the region. Once completed, the Polavaram Dam will have a live storage capacity of 2,136 million cusecs and a source of water supply to a population of 20 million.

  7. The longest covered concrete corridor has a total length of 1,018.89 m (3,342 ft 9.7 in) and was designed by Sarbjit Singh Bahga (India) to connect the various buildings of the Dr. Vidya Sagar Institute of Mental Health, Amritsar, Punjab, India.

While concrete doesn’t form a part of our daily conversations, it is quintessential for our day-to-day living. We at Firstchoice Readymix, a leading readymix concrete supplier, are looking to cement this relationship for your “Concrete” requirements. Do check out our offerings and let us know how we can partner with you in building trusts and infrastructure. In the world of construction, concrete isn't just a mixture; it's a solid foundation for progress! So, whether you're building an empire or just laying the groundwork for conversation, remember that our concrete is always ready to 'pour' on the charm and lay the groundwork for success – one solid mix at a time!