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Deane

06-06-2001 05:39:02




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I bought a small(3 cubic foot) mixer. I need to know the correct amount and ratio of cement, sand, and aggragate. Can someone help me?




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Taf

07-19-2002 14:12:17




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 Re: cement mix in reply to Deane, 06-06-2001 05:39:02  
I have a crack on the base wall of my house.
The wall is concrete. How can I fix that and what do I need? If I ahve to use a cement mix what kind of cement should I use?
Thank you



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BlueLite

06-12-2001 18:32:53




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 Re: cement mix in reply to Deane, 06-06-2001 05:39:02  
Depends on the strength you need and the application. Generally though for around the house
and farm 1-2-3 is OK. There are various variations
on this ratio depending on what it's for. So 1 of cement 2 of sand and 3 of crushed
stone. Don't use bank run gravel instead of crushed stone. That's the stuff from stream beds
that has the round smooth pebbles. You need the triangulation and various oblique surfaces that
the crushed stone has. That's because all the
ingrediants in the cement must perform a mechanical bond as well as just filling a void. Ensure you get washed sand, or what is called in cement lingo, sharp sand for cement work.
Regular bank sand is not clean enough. There's a
way of testing it if your interested. I do a lot of my own cement work using my
"Red Lion" cement mixer. It came with the optional
gas engine which is handy when electricity is not
available. I have a quick convert to a 1/2HP electric motor which I recommend as minimum power. I think my mixing days are over though because the sand and aggragate suppliers have switched to selling by weight rather by volume. The idea here is to create a situation where the
client (us) can never tell how much they are
receiving. But that's another story. Anyway if I can help further, give me a ring at paradok_99@yahoo.com

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FELIX PIZARRO

10-28-2001 12:18:44




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 Re: Re: cement mix in reply to BlueLite, 06-12-2001 18:32:53  
HI I AM DOING A SCHOOL PROJECT AND I NEED TO KNOW WHAT ARE THE INGREDIANTS TO CEMENT AND THE AMOUNT IN A 100LB BATCH PLEASE REPLY A.S.A.P

THANK YOU



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Crank

06-08-2001 21:00:51




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 Re: cement mix in reply to Deane, 06-06-2001 05:39:02  
I have a question along this same line. I want to pour a sidewalk. The only thing the local gravel pit had is what they call a 50% concrete mix. 50% sand and 50% 1-1/2" aggregate. What would you reccomend for a mix? I was thinking 1 part cement to 6 parts sand/aggregate. I asked at the pit and they couldn't tell me. You would think if they sell it they should know the mix, right?



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Kimk

06-06-2001 18:52:57




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 Re: cement mix in reply to Deane, 06-06-2001 05:39:02  
Proportions depend on application.
strongest--for use where exposed to weather--waterproof-- floors, walkways, driveways -- 1 : 2 1/4 :3

moderatly strong-- foundations, walls --use where not directly exposed to weather
1 : 2 3/4 : 4

weakest-- heavy massive foundations, thick retaining walls, masonry backing
1 : 3 : 5 cement : sand : stone Stone size is another variable which will impact strength I Recomend a trip to the local library, concrete is easy to do right if you do a bit of research, and real hard to do over if you don't get it right the first time.

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rod

06-06-2001 08:27:32




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 Re: cement mix in reply to Deane, 06-06-2001 05:39:02  
Always throw in the dry first and let that mix dry for a while before adding water.



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Dean

06-06-2001 07:03:01




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 Re: cement mix in reply to Deane, 06-06-2001 05:39:02  
Usually 1 part cement, 2 parts sand, and 3 parts aggregate is right. The hard part is getting the water right. Both dry and wet mixes are weak. And be sure to use clean sand. Sand with any amount of organic matter or worse yet salt will cause the finished concrete to crumble over time.



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