An 80 lb bag is rated at 1/2 cubic ft. 27 cu ft=yd = 54 bags/per yard.
Home depot 2.38 I think for the cheap stuff per bag = 128.54 plus tax and a
lot of work. Probably cheaper to have the readymix truck come out and a
whole lot easier.
73, de Jim KG0KP
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan NV8A (ex. AB2OS)" <nv8a@att.net>
To: "towertalk reflector" <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 8:19 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Mixing your own concrete?
> The spec. for the foundation for the tower I intend to put up (AN
> Wireless 60' Light Duty) at this location (80mph winds) calls for close
> to 10 cu. yds. of 4000lb concrete.
>
> How many bags of premixed concrete is that? (They are sold by weight
> rather than by finished volume). Is the stuff in bags up to that
> strength, and is it possible to mix that quantity quickly enough (even
> with an electric- or gasoline-powered mixer) to avoid having the
> first-poured stuff set already before the last lot is mixed and placed?
> I've worked in testing laboratories for construction projects, and I
> know how important it is for concrete to be poured within a certain
> period of time, or for the structure to be designed for discontinuous
> pouring.
>
> Alan NV8A
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