Air entrainment is an effective way of protecting concrete from freezing and thawing damage.
Example: Air-entrained concrete is much stronger than other materials.
en: Concreto con aire incorporado
Architectural concrete
Adjective+Noun
Architectural concrete is concrete that will be permanently exposed to view and therefore requires special care in selection of the concrete materials, forming, placing, and finishing to obtain the desired architectural appearance.
Example: The finish that was left on the wall is architectural concrete.
en: Concreto arquitectónico
Asphaltic concrete
Adjective+Noun
Is a composite material commonly used to surface roads, parking lots, airports, and the core of embankment dams.
Example: The street has just been paved with asphalt concrete.
en: Concreto asfáltico
Cellular concrete
Adjective+Noun
Cellular concrete is a mixture of cement, water, and preformed foam.
Example: Cellular concrete can be prepared on site and later used.
en: Concreto celular
Colored concrete
Adjective+Noun
Colored concrete, also known as decorative concrete, allows traditional grey concrete to be stained and dyed different colors.
Example: Colored concrete will be used on the pavement of the patio.
en: Concreto coloreado
Cured concrete
Adjective+Noun
Curing of concrete is defined as providing adequate moisture, temperature, and time to allow the concrete to achieve the desired properties for its intended use.
Example: Concrete cured is a very important step in the work.
en: Concreto curado
Exposed concrete
Adjective+Noun
Exposed concrete refers to concrete whose surface is a visible part of the architectural and interior design of the building.
Example: The facade of the house has an exposed concrete finish.
en: Concreto aparente
Green concrete
Adjective+Noun
Green concrete is defined as a concrete which uses waste material as at least one of its components, or its production process does not lead to environmental destruction, or it has high performance and life cycle sustainability.
Example: Green concrete is an environmentally friendly option.
en: Concreto verde
Insulating concrete
Adjective+Noun
Insulating concrete forms create a structural concrete wall, either monolithic or post and beam, that is up to ten times stronger than wood framed structures.
Example: Insulating concrete is an excellent option to isolate a space from outside noise.
en: Concreto aislante
Porous concrete
Adjective+Noun
Porous concrete is concrete that is designed to trap water and allow it to percolate through to the ground below.
Example: Porous concrete allows the passage of water.
en: Concreto poroso
Precast concrete
Adjective+Noun
Precast concrete is a construction product produced by casting concrete in a reusable mold or "form" which is then cured in a controlled environment, transported to the construction site and maneuvered into place.
Example: Precast concrete reduces construction time.
en: Concreto prefabricado
Prestressed concrete
Adjective+Noun
Prestressed concrete is a form of concrete used in construction. It is substantially "prestressed" (compressed) during production, in a manner that strengthens it against tensile forces which will exist when in service.
Example: Prestressed concrete has a higher stress resistance.
en: Concreto pretensado
Reinforced concrete
Adjective+Noun
Reinforced concrete, concrete in which steel is embedded in such a manner that the two materials act together in resisting forces.
Example: Reinforced concrete is a strong mix of concrete and steel.
en: Concreto reforzado
Unreinforced concrete
Adjective+Noun
Concrete without some other specific admixture or element, in contrast with concrete containing such an admixture or element, e.g., non-air-entrained concrete.
Example: Unreinforced concrete is used as a template to receive the foundation of a house.
