This document provides an introduction and overview of plain and reinforced concrete. It discusses the constituent materials of concrete, their properties, and how hydration occurs. It also covers fresh and hardened concrete properties, curing, and testing methods. Reinforced concrete is introduced as concrete with reinforcement added to improve tensile strength. Design mixes and factors affecting workability and strength are outlined. The document also summarizes mechanics of reinforced concrete, including stress-strain behavior, load transfer, design loads, specifications and codes.