The word concrete comes from the Latin word "concretus" (meaning compact or condensed), the perfect passive participle of "concrescere", from "con-" (together) and "crescere" (to grow).

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Ancient times
Mayan concrete at the ruins of Uxmal is referenced in Incidents of Travel in the Yucatán by John L. Stephens. "The roof is flat and had been covered with cement". "The floors were cement, in some places hard, but, by long

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Concrete is an artificial composite material, comprising a matrix of cementitious binder (typically Portland cementpaste

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Concrete production is the process of mixing together the various ingredients—water, aggregate, cement, and any additives—to produce concrete. Concrete production is time-sensitive. Once the ingredients are mixed, workers must put the concrete in

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Asphalt
Asphalt concrete (commonly called asphalt, blacktop, or pavement in North America, and tarmac,

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Concrete has relatively high compressive strength, but much lower tensile strength. Therefore, it is usually reinforcedwith materials that are strong in tension (often steel). The elasticity of

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Concrete is one of the most durable building materials. It provides superior fire resistance compared with wooden construction and gains strength over time. Structures made of concrete can have a long service life. Concrete is used more than any other artificial

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