Today, concrete is the most important man-made construction material, with twice as much concrete used in construction worldwide than all other materials combined. Concrete has been critical to the development of modern society — China has used 50% more concrete in the last three years than the USA used in the entire 20th century. Yet, in my opinion, the importance of this material is often taken for granted; it is not given the attention and consideration warranted for material of this significance. The following is a short perspective of today's concrete industry through the lens of a structural design consultant, in my case through my BG&E glasses and exposure to the industry.
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