3. Introduction
• Conventional construction involves traditional building methods using
readily available materials and labor. Let's explore its definition,
advantages, and disadvantages
4. What is Concrete?
• Concrete is a vital element and a vitally important thing that is used
In several individual and commercial buildings.
• It is a material extensively used in the construction process and is
made by mixing aggregate, cement, small stones, sand, gravel and
water.
• All the components bond together to create a stone-like material
5. Types of Concrete
• In concrete technology, a variety of type-names has been used for
different types of concrete.
• They are plain or ordinary concrete, lightweight concrete, high-density
concrete, reinforced concrete, precast concrete, pre-stressed concrete,
lime concrete, pumped concrete, ready-mix concrete, fiber
reinforced concrete.
6. Plain or Ordinary Concrete
• It is one of the most commonly used types of concrete. In this type of
concrete, the essential constituents are cement, sand, and coarse
aggregates designed and mixed with a specified quantity of water.
• Plain concrete is mostly used to construct pavements and buildings,
where very high tensile strength is not required.
• It is also used in the construction of dam.
7. Lightweight concrete
• Any type of concrete having a density of less than 1920 kg/m3 is
classified as lightweight concrete.
• These concretes are used for thermal insulation, for protecting steel
structures, they are also used in long-span bridge decks, and as
building blocks.
8. High-Density concrete
• In this concrete type, the density varies between 3000-4000 kg/m3.
• These type of concrete are prepared by using high density crushed
rocks as coarse aggregates. Among such materials, Barytes is the most
commonly used material, which has a specific gravity of 4.5.
9. Reinforced concrete
• It is also called RCC (Reinforced Cement Concrete).
• In this concrete type, steel in various forms is used as reinforcement to
give very high tensile strength.
• The steel reinforcement is cast in rods, bars, meshes, and all
conceivable shapes.
10. Lime concrete
• In this type of concrete, lime is used as a binding material with the
aggregates. Before the invention of cement, the most used concrete
was lime concrete.
11. Advantages
1. Cost-effectiveness: conventional construction is often more
affordable compared to alternative building method.
2. Familiarity and ease of construction: Builders and contractors are
experienced in conventional methods, resulting in smoother
construction process.
3. Availability of material and labour: Materials and skilled labour
are easily accessible, reducing project delays and costs.
12. Disadvantages
1. Limited design option: Conventional construction may restrict
creativity due to predetermined building techniques and materials.
2. Longer construction time: The conventional process can be more
time-consuming compared to alternative methods.
3. Environmental impacts: Traditional construction practices can
have negative effect of environment, such as waste generation.
13. Conclusion
• Conventional construction offers cost-effective solutions but may limit
design creativity and have environmental implications. Explore
innovative approaches while appreciating traditional methods.
