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Owner of data set Irish Concrete Federation |
Technical purpose Concrete is a material formed by mixing cement and/or other binders, coarse and fine aggregate and water, with or without the incorporation of admixtures and additions. Fresh concrete is manufactured at readymix batch plants and is delivered to the construction sites in a liquid state. Fresh concrete is placed, compacted and then hardens in the required shape via a chemical reaction. The mix proportions of a specific load of concrete vary significantly depending on element performance requirements, workability, method of placing, aggregate properties and aggregate grading. This ability to tailor a concrete mix is a key advantage of the product but it does mean that there are almost infinite possible mix permutations. This EPD is one of a suite of representative industry EPDs produced to cover a range of typical mixes produced by ICF members. It should be noted that the technical information provided here is indicative and any mix design decisions should be agreed with your concrete supplier.
The Irish Concrete Federation (ICF) is the national representative organisation for the Irish aggregates and concrete products industry. The Federation has 74 members and associate members operating at approximately 300 locations throughout the country. The membership is made up of both publicly listed and family owned businesses. ICF members are responsible for the manufacture and supply of the key building materials used in the construction of Ireland’s built environment. The majority of ICF members manufacture aggregates (crushed rock, sand and gravel), ready mixed concrete and precast concrete products for supply to the Irish construction industry. In addition, some members manufacture agricultural lime which is used by farmers to improve soil fertility. Readymix concrete is manufactured in accordance with I.S. EN 206:2013+A2:2021 Concrete- Part1: Specification, performance, production and conformity. |
