Product Guide
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Decoding Strength Ratings
What Does MPa Mean?
At Civocrete, we believe informed decisions lead to better builds, and understanding MPa is a key part of that process.
MPa stands for megapascal-a metric unit used to measure the compressive strength of concrete. In simple terms, it tells you how much pressure your concrete can handle before cracking or failing. Ordinarily, concrete strength testing happens 28 days after it’s poured, and the ratings illustrate the amount of pressure it can endure. The equation is as follows:
1 MPa = 1,000,000 pascals of pressure
According to the MPa, concrete mixes are designated for diverse purposes. Here’s a chart for easy understanding:
| MPa Strength | Best Suited For |
|---|---|
| 25 MPa | Non-structural uses like pathways, small slabs, and low-traffic areas |
| 32 MPa | General commercial/residential slabs, driveways, pavements and suspended floors |
| 40 MPa | Structural columns, beams, walls, and civil works |
| 50 MPa | High-rise buildings, bridges, industrial floors, and heavy-duty pavements |
We provide expert guidance to help you select the appropriate MPa rating for your project. This ensures structural integrity, durability, and compliance with all relevant building standards.
Information Required to Place An Order
To ensure smooth delivery and accurate invoicing, please provide:
- Name to be printed on the invoice
- Contact phone number
- Site address
- Type of concrete (including required MPa strength)
- Quantity needed (in cubic metres)
- Any special requirements (e.g. slump, colour oxides, fibres, additives, etc.)
- Spacing between loads (if ordering multiple deliveries)
- Preferred delivery time and date
- Site or access restrictions (Mini and Maxi trucks available based on your site needs)
- Discharge method (e.g. pump, barrow, direct from chute)
- Concrete application (e.g. driveway, paving, footings, structural)
After-Hours Concrete Delivery
We offer flexible delivery options for projects that require concrete outside standard business hours. Details include:
- A surcharge applies to deliveries scheduled after 12PM on Saturdays.
- A plant opening fee applies to all night-time and/or Sunday deliveries.
- Orders must be placed in advance to allow scheduling and preparation.
- Subject to truck and crew availability.
- Ideal for construction sites operating under restricted hours or requiring night pours.
Interesting Facts About Concrete
- 1 cubic metre of concrete weighs approx. 2,400 kg
- It takes about 15 wheelbarrows to move 1 cubic metre of concrete
- To mix 1 cubic metre by hand, you’ll need: 1.5 tonnes of gravel + 0.75 tonnes of sand + 10 x 20kg bags of cement + clean water
- To make 1 cubic metre with premix bags, you’ll need approx. 110 x 20kg premixed concrete bags