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How It Works

Select your project’s province, concrete strength class, and the type + percentage of supplementary cementitious material (SCM). Click “Calculate” to see the estimated service life, durability indicators, and durability‑based recommendations.
Note – Our tool adds a 5% margin to help reduce the risk of underordering and minimize onsite waste.

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Concrete Strength Mix Class

Supplementary Cementitious Material Type (SCM)

Replacement Percentage

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What “Durability” Means for Your Project

Enter the mix class and SCM details so we can assess how your concrete will perform over time—under moisture, load, and environmental exposure. Whether it’s for structural foundations, pavements, or marine applications, this calculator helps you make design decisions that avoid early deterioration and costly maintenance.

Key Metrics You’ll Get

Service Life (years)

How long the concrete is expected to perform before major intervention is required.

Durability Class

Classification of mix suitability under exposure (e.g. aggressive moisture, freeze‑thaw, chemical).

W/C Ratio Impact

How adjusting water‑to‑cement ratio changes durability.

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Know About Durability

Concrete durability is the ability of concrete to resist physical, chemical, and environmental attacks over time. Durable mixes extend the structure’s useful life, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance safety.

Concrete that lacks durability deteriorates faster — through cracking, surface scaling, corrosion of reinforcement, freeze-thaw damage, or chemical attack. Durability directly impacts service life, cost of ownership, and environmental footprint.

Key factors like water-to-cementitious materials ratio (w/cm), cement type, use of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), aggregate quality, and admixtures all contribute to durability. Optimizing mix design improves resistance against permeability, chemical intrusion, and other degradation mechanisms.

Durability requirements vary greatly depending on exposure: marine, coastal, industrial, freeze-thaw climate, or aggressive soils. Exposure class determines how concrete must be designed — for example, more SCMs, protective cover, or higher strength.

One of the most critical design parameters. The concrete cover protects steel reinforcement from corrosive agents (chlorides, CO₂, moisture). Inadequate cover or poor compaction reduces durability and accelerates corrosion.

Even the best mix will underperform if curing, placement, finishing, or compaction are substandard. Good curing keeps moisture in, reduces cracking, and ensures hydration continues. Proper workmanship prevents defects like voids or honeycombing.

Durability is assessed through standardized tests (e.g. chloride penetration, freeze-thaw cycles, water absorption, permeability). Standards (local or international) guide acceptable limits for mix parameters, exposure classification, and expected service life. Regular testing ensures compliance and consistent performance.