- Concrete | Definition, Composition, Uses, Types, Facts | Britannica
concrete, in construction, structural material consisting of a hard, chemically inert particulate substance, known as aggregate (usually sand and gravel), that is bonded together by cement and water Among the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians, the bonding substance most often used was clay The Egyptians developed a substance more closely resembling modern concrete by using lime and gypsum
- Concrete Prices 2025 - How Much is a Yard of Concrete? - Concrete Network
Summary: The nationwide concrete cost ranges between $150 and $180 or more per cubic yard ; The average ready mix price was $166 39 per cubic yard in the first half of 2024 ; Expect to pay $6 00 to $9 50 per square foot for materials and labor ; Rising material, labor, and transportation costs have driven up concrete prices in recent years
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