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blackguardx
502 days ago
But concrete is measured by volume at least in the US (cubic yards…sigh). I think this is because different mix designs can change the resulting weight. I’ve even heard of adding air to make for better pumping.
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SECProto
501 days ago
Air entrainment is critical for freeze-thaw protection, so any exposed concrete in places that have below freezing should have 5-6% air entrained.
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lostlogin
501 days ago
The bags of ingredients at the hardware store are usually 20-25kgs here, and labelled that way.
It’s a silly way to buy a lot of concrete, but does help someone without a tow bar.
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