What is the best concrete to use? Recent Hot Topics and Material Selection Guide
As the core material of modern construction, the performance and quality of concrete directly affect the safety and durability of the project. This article will combine the hot discussions on the entire network in the past 10 days, from material selection, ratio optimization to emerging technologies, to provide you with comprehensive reference suggestions.
1. Recent hot topics related to concrete (2023 data)

| Hot search keywords | Search popularity index | Main focus of discussion |
|---|---|---|
| low carbon concrete | 1,280,000 | CO2 emission reduction technology and application of recycled materials |
| ultra high strength concrete | 950,000 | Construction technology of concrete above C80 |
| self-healing concrete | 870,000 | Progress in Commercialization of Microbial Remediation Technology |
| Nano modified concrete | 640,000 | Nano silica enhancement effect |
2. Performance comparison of mainstream concrete types
| concrete type | Compressive strength (MPa) | Durability | Cost(yuan/m³) | Applicable scenarios |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ordinary silicate | 20-40 | medium | 300-450 | basic building |
| Slag powder | 30-50 | good | 350-500 | Large volume projects |
| fiber reinforced | 40-80 | Excellent | 600-900 | earthquake resistant structure |
| Polymer modification | 50-100 | Excellent | 800-1200 | special environment |
3. Key factors in material selection
1.Cement grade selection: According to the newly released GB 175-2023 standard in 2023, general cement is divided into three grades: 42.5, 52.5, and 62.5. It is recommended to use cement grade 52.5 and above for high-rise buildings.
2.Aggregate control points: The latest research shows that using 5-20mm continuously graded gravel can increase the strength by 15%, and the mud content needs to be controlled below 1%.
3.Admixture Trends: The market share of polycarboxylic acid-based water-reducing agents has reached 68%, and its water-reducing rate can reach 35%, but attention must be paid to its adaptability to cement.
4. Suggestions for ratio optimization
| Strength level | Cement(kg) | Water (kg) | Sand (kg) | stone (kg) | Water-binder ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | 330 | 185 | 720 | 1200 | 0.56 |
| C40 | 400 | 180 | 680 | 1150 | 0.45 |
| C50 | 480 | 170 | 650 | 1100 | 0.35 |
5. Application of emerging technologies
1.3D printed concrete: The latest construction cases show that the printing speed has reached 150mm/s, and the best structural performance can be obtained when the layer thickness is controlled at 5-10mm.
2.Intelligent maintenance system: Internet of Things humidity monitoring equipment can shorten the maintenance cycle by 20% and make the strength development more even.
3.carbon capture concrete: Demonstration project data shows that 8-12kg CO2 can be solidified per cubic meter, but the cost is still 30-40% higher than conventional methods.
6. Expert advice
The 2023 annual report of the China Building Materials Research Institute states:
- Priority is given to slag micro-powdered concrete for ordinary buildings, which has the best cost performance.
- It is recommended to use fiber reinforced composite materials for important structures
- Sulfate-resistant cement must be used in coastal areas, with chloride ion content ≤0.06%
Conclusion: Concrete selection requires comprehensive consideration of strength requirements, environmental conditions and cost budget. With the development of new technologies, it is recommended to continue to pay attention to low-carbon, intelligent new concrete products, while strictly controlling the quality of raw materials and construction techniques.
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