What is PCC DPC and RCC in civil engineering | RCC and PCC

In this article, I have described what is PCC, DPC, and RCC in civil engineering. These terms are often used in civil engineering.

So, I have given some pointwise explanations with their meaning, function, and uses. But you have to read carefully to understand it better for practical life in construction.

RCC PCC DPC full form

NameFull-Form
RCCReinforcement Cement Concrete
PCCPlain Cement Concrete
DPCDamp-proof concrete

The differences between pcc, rcc and dpc are given below:-

what is PCC DPC and RCC in civil engineering
What is PCC DPC and RCC in civil engineering?

What is PCC in construction?

What is PCC DPC and RCC in civil engineering | RCC and PCC
  • It stand for Plain cement Concrete.
  • This is the mixture of cement, sand , aggregate and water only.
  • Reinforcement is not provided in concrete while construction.
  • It can not be used for column, beam, slab etc which have to bear load or tensile force.
  • It can bear compressive load only so, it can be used for making floor, retaining wall, road etc.

What is RCC in construction?

What is PCC DPC and RCC in civil engineering | RCC and PCC
  • This is the mixture if cement, sand , aggregate,water as well as steel rods.
  • It can be used for column, beam, slab etc which have to bear load or compressive force or tensile force.
  • It is more safe for structures as compare to the pcc.

What is DPC in Construction?

What is PCC DPC and RCC in civil engineering | RCC and PCC
  • It stand for Damp proof concrete.
  • It is same like pcc which is generally provided below the plinth level of the building or structure. It’s depth is about 50mm. It is kept about 1 feet or according to design of structure from ground level.
  • It is not constructed for bearing any load.
  • As it’s name. It’s main reason to provide is to protect wall and floor to get moisturizing.
  • It also prevent from capillary action of the water to the superstructure from the ground.

What is Mortar?

What is Mortar
  • Mortar is mixture of cement and sand only.
  • It is especially used for plastering of walls and joining the bricks of the building.
  • Its thickness varies from 10 mm to 25 mm.
  • It prevents the structure from the outer environment.

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PCC full form in civil engineering

The full form of PCC in civil engineering is Plain Cement concrete. It contains a mixture of cement, sand and aggregate with water only. It does not contain a steel rod within it to bear more tensile force. But, it can bear the compressive load.

Difference between PCC and RCC

The main difference between PCC and RCC is that RCC contains steel rods or reinforcement within it but PCC does not contain reinforcement within it. So, RCC can bear the maximum tensile load on it.

So, friends, I hope this article helped you to know about what is PPC, DPC, and RCC. If you have any questions then feel free to ask.

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