PCC Components, Ratio, Uses and its Requirement

PCC

• PCC stands for Plain Cement Concrete.
• Cement is mixed with Coarse aggregate, sand and water to form homogeneous material termed as PCC.
• It is measured in Cubic metre (Cum).

COMPONENTS AND RATIO

• Cement, Fine Aggregates and coarse Aggregates are mixed in the ratio of 1:2:4 or 1:1:2, respectively.

REQUIREMENTS AND USES OF PCC?

• PCC is mainly used below footings, concrete roads, grade slabs.
• Purpose of using PCC is to provide firm, non-porous, rigid, Impervious and levelled base so that RCC can be easily placed.
• It provides resistance to erosion & corrosion.
• It also improves load bearing capacity.
• It remove direct contact of RCC with the soil and avoid dampness due to capillary action.
• Any RCC work on soil will always followed by PCC.