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Concrete is a mixture of cement, water, fine aggregate (sand), coarse aggregate (gravel or crushed rock), and sometimes additives. The cement and water undergo a chemical reaction called hydration that binds the materials together. Concrete is composed of 9-15% cement, 15-16% water, 25-30% fine aggregate, 30-45% coarse aggregate, and sometimes includes 2-6% air and chemical admixtures. The cement is produced by heating limestone, clay, rock, and iron ore at high temperatures. Sand is typically used as the f
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- Devyani Jain
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- EN