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What grade on concrete to put in pole barn?

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Bob G

04-23-2003 20:04:46




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I have a 40 by 60 pole barn that does not have concrete in it yet. I would like to finish enclosing it and put concrete and doors in it. What grade is the most common to put on the floor?
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Chester f\wisconsin

04-29-2003 17:36:57




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 Re: What grade on concrete to put in pole barn? in reply to Bob G, 04-23-2003 20:04:46  
Bob,
how will you use this floor? over building it will cost more and not meet your needs . in general 3000psi concrete will be good for most applications. rebar or wire is better than fiber for reinforcement, do not use fiber if you plan on rebar or wire . do not use plastizizer unless you have a profesional do the floor , it can set up in a very short time making finishing difficult . Talk to your suplier he can be very helpfull. How about a stone base and vapor barrior ? Plan your project carefully, details are very important. you don't want any surprises on delivery day. ask questions!! Good Luck

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evielboweviel

04-24-2003 17:29:33




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 Re: What grade on concrete to put in pole barn? in reply to Bob G, 04-23-2003 20:04:46  
If being used for shop (otherwise disreguard)6000 psi 4" slump with air. use plastiser additive when placing to handle it. recomend 1/2" rebar 12"oc, use 3/4 rebar perpendicular to door for 20'inside, cross with 1/2" rebar(only where heavy equipment will be coming in to be worked on, also increase floor thickness to 8")use of fiber in concrete will help allso. 3" pipes buried in floor for anchors, floor drains in part that will be used for washdown slope 1" in 6' to drain. 1" high density foam approved for underground under complete floor. Also install 1" thick 8"x24" or bigger steel plates with anchors in one section of shop that has a perfectly level floor, use this area for fab work. Plates should be grounded back to welder. 2"x2"x1/4" angle iron imbeded in concrete and anchored way back in concrete at all door openings to protect edge. Last but not least hot water piping in floor for heat( use seperate zones, so that if one leaks can vlave off until repaired and still have heat in shop). Pit's are handy, need to follow ventilation and wiring recomendations. As big as yours is I would consider couple of floor boxes with air connections inside.

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rogman

04-24-2003 13:28:39




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 Re: What grade on concrete to put in pole barn? in reply to Bob G, 04-23-2003 20:04:46  
If you follow both above posts, I would say an "A"



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Dr.Evil

04-24-2003 07:24:24




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 Re: What grade on concrete to put in pole barn? in reply to Bob G, 04-23-2003 20:04:46  
My shop floor drops about 3 inches in 24 feet.



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Slowpoke

04-24-2003 00:15:26




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 Re: What grade on concrete to put in pole barn? in reply to Bob G, 04-23-2003 20:04:46  
I think concrete is measured in lbs/sq inch when cured, about 28 days. One number I've seen is 3000lbs at 4" thick. My shop plans called for 6" wire mesh reinforcement. After discussing with others about the difficulty of laying wire on 3" dobies and it getting smashed down in the concrete pouring process, I switched to fiber reinforced concrete. The plans were approved for the fiber reinforcement only, nothing else required, but just to feel better, I'm using rebar on 24' centers. Here in northern Ca 7'x200' wire is $82. I found 1/2" rebar for $2.63ea in bundle lots (150 pcs).

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