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konkrit

Konkrit is the Indonesian and Malay term for concrete, a construction material formed by mixing cement, water, and aggregates such as sand and gravel. When the mixture cures, it hardens into a rock-like mass. The word derives from the English term concrete, transmitted through regional languages and technical usage.

Composition and properties: Cement acts as a binder that binds the aggregates together. Water initiates hydration,

Types and forms: Ordinary concrete, reinforced concrete (concrete with steel reinforcement), prestressed concrete, precast concrete, and

Production and curing: Concrete is produced by batching ingredients, mixing to a uniform consistency, placing into

Use and terminology: Concrete is used widely in foundations, columns, floors, walls, bridges, and pavements. In

Standards and safety: Concrete strength is specified by codes and testing methods, typically measured in MPa.

transforming
the
paste
into
a
solid
with
increasing
strength.
Concrete
is
dense
and
strong
in
compression,
but
relatively
weak
in
tension
unless
reinforced.
Its
density,
strength,
and
durability
depend
on
mix
design,
curing,
and
the
quality
of
materials.
Additives
and
different
aggregates
can
tailor
workability,
set
time,
and
resistance
to
weather
or
chemicals.
high-performance
or
fiber-reinforced
concrete
represent
common
variants.
Reinforcement
improves
tensile
strength
and
structural
performance,
while
precast
elements
are
manufactured
off-site
and
installed
later.
forms,
and
curing
to
retain
moisture.
Curing
methods
include
water
spraying,
moist
coverings,
or
chemical
sealants.
Proper
curing
is
essential
for
achieving
specified
strength
and
durability.
Indonesian
and
Malay,
beton
is
often
the
standard
technical
term,
while
konkrit
appears
in
everyday
language,
marketing,
and
some
regional
usage.
Both
terms
refer
to
the
same
material,
with
konktrit
frequently
emphasizing
its
tangible,
solid
nature.
General
construction
uses
concretes
in
the
range
of
20–40
MPa,
with
higher-strength
formulations
available
for
specialized
applications,
provided
proper
design,
quality
control,
and
curing
are
observed.