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Concrete Markets
Concrete has proven throughout history its superiority as a pavement
choice. Concrete
pavements make safe, durable, and economic roads, runways, and
highways.
With today's innovative homebuilding systems you can build beautiful
concrete homes
in any style. Concrete homes are more energy efficient, safer, and
quieter that traditional wood-frame homes.
The first major prestressed concrete bridge built in the United
States was the Walnut Lane Memorial Bridge in 1950. Today concrete
bridges account for more than 70 percent of all bridges constructed
in the United States.
More than half of all low-rise buildings
in the United States are constructed from concrete. Designers select
concrete because of its durability and ease of construction. In
addition, concrete is often the most economical choice.
Because of its superior strength, durability, versatility, economy,
and availability, concrete has been the material of choice for construction
of transit tunnels and the piers, columns, and girders that support
elevated tracks. Concrete is an integral component in the construction
of public transit
and rail facilities nationwide.
Water resources
and dams constitute a major market for concrete. Concrete is
an ideal material for water transportation, containment, and storage
systems like dams and canals.
Concrete is virtually the only material used in the construction
of waste
treatment facilities. It has the ability to resist corrosion
caused by the highly aggressive contaminants in the wastewater stream
as well as the chemicals added to treat these waste products.
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