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Concrete is composed of cement, aggregate (including crushed rock and sand) and water. In homes, it's frequently seen in the foundation, driveway, sidewalk, patio, and stone walls. Note that bricks use mortar in the joints, not concrete.
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Driving vehicles on newly poured concrete
Concrete inherently has tons of compression strength, but terrible tensile strength. This is where wire mesh/rebar comes into play. … It helps keep the concrete from flexing too much, which can lead to a lot of damage. Wire mesh that is sitting underneath the concrete like that is doing no good at all. …