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Concrete is a composite material that consists essentially of a binding medium (such as cement or cementitious material) within which are embedded particles or fragments of aggregates. All concrete structures in service will be subjected to chemical and physical changes because of load, rainwater, environmental gases, and other corrosive particles. Durable concrete is one that does not detrimentally affect its performance within its intended life. It is the Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC), a composite structural material, which is utilized for a variety of structural uses, including Plain Cement Concrete (PCC) in some sections.

But, it has been observed that RCC/PCC has not proved to be durable due to a large number of factors, including variations in production, loading conditions during service life, and subsequent attack by environmental factors. However, well-constituted, properly compacted, and cured concrete used in RCC/PCC continues to be substantially watertight and durable as long as capillary pores and micro-cracks in the interior do not become interconnected pathways leading to the surface of the concrete.

Specifiers need to be well-informed in terms of the range of products available and the benefits they offer for new and old construction. When you specify materials for refurbishment or new build projects, one of your primary concerns will no doubt be sourcing long-lasting, well-proven, and effective structural repair and protection materials that are backed up with the relevant independent certifications.

At Multichem, we offer a wide range of products – from admixtures, concrete repair mortars, and leveling coats to structural waterproofing systems and anti-carbonation coatings – that will help you design durable new structures or solve complex structural problems related to old structures. Proven all around the Indian region in some of the world’s most hostile environments, our products can be relied upon with absolute confidence.