Fine concrete as coarse concrete or similar...

[clain]

Hi!

I was wondering if anyone here knows if/how it would be possible to use fine concrete for dimensions other than 0-100mm?

I've tried Googling for info on whether it would be possible to extend it with, for example, more cement and 8-16 to make it more like coarse concrete, but I can't find anything about it.

I have around 10 bags that will go unused since we're going to order a delivery of concrete for that project instead...

Now, however, I have a foundation I need to cast for a lighting pole and it would be incredibly convenient to get rid of these bags of fine concrete that are just in the way....

-Andress

 

[GoC]

Hi!

Wondering if anyone here knows if/how it would be possible to use finbetong for other than 0-100mm dimensions?

Tried googling for info on whether it would be possible to extend with, for example, more cement and 8-16 to make it more like grovbetong, but can't find anything about it.

I have around 10 bags that will go unused, since we will order a delivery of concrete for that project instead...

However, I now have a foundation I need to cast for a lighting pole and it would be incredibly convenient to get rid of these bags of finbetong that are just in the way....

-Andress

You don't need to google to extend with 8-16. It's just a concrete block you're going to cast, so it will surely be fine to just fortify the concrete with a bit of 8-16.

 

[falkn]

Pour with just the fine concrete, no problem.

 

[clain]

You probably don't need to google to stretch it with 8-16. It's just a concrete block you're going to cast, so it should be fine to just spike the concrete with a little 8-16.

I was wondering if the durability would drastically decrease if I cast thicker than the generally recommended 100mm for fine concrete.

Also, is there any mixing ratio I should consider?

But it's true that it's just an invisible concrete block to be cast...

 

[GoC]

I was wondering if the durability would drastically decrease if I cast thicker than the generally recommended 100mm for fine concrete.

And if there was any mixing ratio I should think about?

But it's true that it's just an invisible concrete lump that will be cast...

There are no higher strength requirements for such a concrete lump. So throw in some gravel and mix, it will definitely be strong enough.