1. 13 Plain concrete has high brittleness and low shock resistance , so it has difficulty in widespread availability.

2. Experimental compression tests on steel tubular columns filled with plain concrete and fiber reinforced concrete are carried out.

3. Admixtures are materials in the form of powder or fluids that are added to the concrete to give it certain characteristics not obtainable with plain concrete mixes

4. The average cost of Concrete is $119 to $147 per cubic yard, which includes delivery up to 20 miles.Pouring plain Concrete costs $5 to $10 per square foot depending on the quality, while colored, stamped, or stained Concrete costs $8 to $18 per square foot to install.

5. ADD lighted Curbing $3.00 per ft (Includes light & backer rod with installation) Customer to supply electrical outlet ($300.00 minimum) Stamping on plain concrete add $1.75 per ft Sealing add $1.50 per lf ($250.00 minimum) Ground prep or sod cutting add $1.65 lf ($250.00 minimum) Additional work quoted on a per job basis.