Good side
- High Load-Carrying Capacity
- Fire and Impact Resistance
- Low maintenance
- Cheaper than steel structure
Bad side
- High self-weight
- Cracks may develop
- Quality depends on workmanship & materials
Good side
- High Load-Carrying Capacity
- Fire and Impact Resistance
- Low maintenance
- Cheaper than steel structure
Bad side
- High self-weight
- Cracks may develop
- Quality depends on workmanship & materials
Appearance
- Colour: Grey Surface
- Finish: Hard, dense, smooth or shuttering finish
- Shape & Size: Can be cast in any shape and size
Where Used
- Structural walls in buildings
- Columns and beams
- Slabs and foundations
- Shear walls in high-rise buildings
Advantages
- High load-carrying capacity
- Excellent fire and impact resistance
- Durable with low maintenance
- Flexible in design and shape
Limitations
- High self-weight (adds load to structure)
- Prone to cracks if curing/workmanship is poor
- Quality highly dependent on materials and execution
- Repairs are difficult once damaged
