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    // Alpha Standard

    Conventional concrete done right.

    Reliable standard grades for residential and general construction. M15 to M40. Same-day availability. Cost-optimized. Engineered. Documented. Delivered.

    // Spec Card
    Alpha Standard
    Standard · ALPHA
    Grade
    M15 – M40
    Slump
    50 – 150 mm
    Lead
    Same-day
    Grades
    M15-M40
    Slump
    50-150mm
    Lead Time
    Same day
    Temperature
    Standard
    Certifications
    BIS, IS 456
    // What it is

    Inside Alpha Standard

    Alpha Standard is conventional ready-mix concrete delivered the way it should be. Standard grades M15 through M40 for residential, commercial, and general construction use. Cost-optimized without quality compromise. Same-day availability for repeat customers. Reliable, documented, delivered on schedule.

    This is your everyday concrete. Footings. Plinth beams. Columns up to mid-rise. Slabs for residential and small commercial. Lean concrete for fill applications. Where you don't need premium specifications — just good concrete delivered consistently.

    What separates Alpha Standard from typical Indian RMC supply is the documentation discipline. Every batch ticket records actual mix proportions. Every TM gets slump-tested at our plant. Every customer receives mix design certificate, MTC documents, and 7+28 day cube test reports. The price is competitive. The delivery is on time. The documentation is complete. That's not "premium" — that's just professional concrete supply.

    Alpha Standard in use
    // Spec Visual
    Standard
    M15 – M40
    // Why Alpha Standard

    Built for everyday construction

    Standard mix designs

    M15, M20, M25, M30, M35, M40 grades with proven mix designs. Cement-aggregate-water proportions optimized over hundreds of pours.

    Same-day availability

    For repeat customers and standard grades, same-day delivery available subject to plant capacity and order volume.

    Cost-optimized

    Competitive pricing through optimized mix design, efficient logistics, scale advantage. Quality-cost balance for general construction.

    Reliable quality

    Standard mix designs tested and proven. Cube pass rate >99% over last 12 months. Consistent delivery.

    All conventional grades M15-M40

    Lean concrete (M10-M15) through standard structural (M20-M40). Single-source supply for entire residential project.

    Standard workability

    Slump 50-150mm depending on application. Standard placement methods (manual, wheelbarrow, pump capability for higher grades).

    // Where it's used

    Built for these projects

    Residential Buildings

    Independent houses, apartment complexes up to 8-10 floors, villas. Standard RCC frame structure.

    General Construction

    Small commercial buildings, schools, clinics, retail. Standard structural elements.

    Plinth & Footings

    Foundation lean concrete, plinth beams, footings, retaining walls. Below-ground elements.

    Secondary Structural Elements

    Lintels, parapet walls, pump rooms, water tanks, staircases.

    // Technical specifications

    The fine print, in full

    Compressive Strength (28-day)15 – 40 N/mm² (per grade)
    Cement TypeOPC 43 / OPC 53 / PPC
    Cement Content250 – 380 kg/m³
    Mineral AdmixtureFly ash 15-25% (in PPC) or none
    W/C Ratio0.45 – 0.60 (per grade and exposure)
    Coarse Aggregate20mm + 10mm crushed granite, IS 383 compliant
    Fine AggregateManufactured sand (M-sand)
    Chemical AdmixtureStandard plasticizer or superplasticizer
    Slump50 – 150 mm (per application)
    Density2350 – 2420 kg/m³
    Setting Time (initial)4 – 6 hours
    Code ReferenceIS 456:2000, IS 8112, IS 12269, IS 1489
    // Available grades

    Alpha Standard mix designs

    M15

    Lean concrete, fill, plinth protection.

    View Spec Sheet
    M20

    Standard residential RCC, plinth beams.

    View Spec Sheet
    M25

    Mid-residential RCC, slabs.

    View Spec Sheet
    M30

    Standard commercial, mid-rise residential.

    View Spec Sheet
    M35

    Premium residential, mid-rise commercial.

    View Spec Sheet
    M40

    High residential, low-rise commercial.

    View Spec Sheet
    // Who should specify

    Resources by role

    For Builders & Developers
    • Use Alpha Standard for villas, apartment complexes up to 10 floors, commercial buildings up to 5 floors, schools/hospitals up to mid-rise, footings and lean concrete for any project.
    • Lead time: Standard 24-hour notice for first delivery. Same-day for repeat customers.
    • Pricing: Most competitive in our portfolio. Volume discounts available.
    For Structural Consultants
    • BOQ: "M[X] RMC, IS 456:2000 Table 5 for [exposure] exposure. From Alpha Concrete or equivalent. Mix design certificate, MTC for cement and aggregate, and cube test reports (7d + 28d) shall be provided."
    • Mix design code: AC-ST-[Grade]
    • Documentation: Standard mix design certificate, cube test reports, MTCs, batch tickets.
    For Site Engineers
    • On receipt: Slump test (target 75-150mm typical). Cube samples per IS 456 frequency.
    • Placement: Standard methods. Manual, wheelbarrow, or pump.
    • Curing: Minimum 7-14 days depending on cement type.
    • Stripping: Per IS 456 Table 12 minimum stripping times.
    // FAQ

    About Alpha Standard

    Alpha Standard is everyday concrete — quality-cost optimized for general construction. Premium products (Alpha High-Rise, Alpha Mass, Alpha Flow) have specialized formulations for specific challenges. For most residential and small commercial work, Alpha Standard is the right choice.
    Ready to specify

    Ready to specify Alpha Standard?

    Talk to an Alpha engineer about your project. We'll match the right grade and dispatch plan.

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    Technical Specifications Disclaimer

    The specifications shown represent typical ranges for Alpha Concrete's product family. Actual mix designs are project-specific and subject to verification by our QC team. Quoted specifications must be confirmed against actual lab results before commercial commitment. Contact our QC team for project-specific mix design certification.

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