Which concrete mix

tullah

Member

Location

Linconshire

• Aug 17, 2014

• #1

I want to concrete a base for a shipping container 9 metres by 2.4 metres to sit on. Container would be storing 16 tonnes water in tanks plus basic container weight.
It would be sited in the yard which already has a hard base. What mix would I need to order and what depth concrete would I need? Thanks in anticipation.

 

Pheasant Surprise

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Location

Woodbridge, Suffolk

• Aug 17, 2014

• #2

RC40 grade mix poured at least 6" deep, with A252 mesh should see you.

You could skimp and go 4" and lower gauge mesh (A193), but for the limited cost increase I would go for something a bit deeper and stronger.

 

BAC

Member

• Aug 17, 2014

• #3

Pheasant Surprise said:

RC40 grade mix poured at least 6" deep, with A252 mesh should see you.

You could skimp and go 4" and lower gauge mesh (A193), but for the limited cost increase I would go for something a bit deeper and stronger.

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That's a strong mix for something which isn't going to be moving. Would say you could get away with a C30 mix on a hard standing yard

 

tullah

Member

Location

Linconshire

• Aug 17, 2014

• #4

Could I get away with the C30 mix and 5" thick with no steel?

 

BAC

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• Aug 17, 2014

• #5

tullah said:

Could I get away with the C30 mix and 5" thick with no steel?

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Really depends on the situation, if there is no traffic then you don't need as strong a mix.

Order your concrete through a firm with volumetric wagons, that way you can decide when they turn up!

 

quattro

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Location

scotland

• Aug 18, 2014

• #6

You could just put a base at each corner if you wanted to save some money!

 

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Lincsman

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Arable Farmer

Location

Lincolnshire

• Aug 21, 2014

• #7

Save more money and put it on sleepers.

 

tullah

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Location

Linconshire

• Aug 21, 2014

• #8

Concrete corners and sleepers is way I'm going. Thanks

 

Hilly

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Location

Scottish Borders.

• Aug 21, 2014

• #9

5" of 30 plenty for that 40 with mesh is for heavy traffic.

 

Hilly

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Location

Scottish Borders.

• Aug 21, 2014

• #10

How much cement in a cube of c40 ??

 

BAC

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• Aug 21, 2014

• #11

Hilly said:

How much cement in a cube of c40 ??

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Would have to ask the professor tomorrow but would guess on a C40 at about 150-175kg??

 

jamesy

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Location

Orkney

• Aug 22, 2014

• #12

BAC said:

Would have to ask the professor tomorrow but would guess on a C40 at about 150-175kg??

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I'd of thought you could double that figure at least.... I may be wrong though!

 

ScottL

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Livestock Farmer

Location

Farnham

• Aug 22, 2014

• #13

Hilly said:

How much cement in a cube of c40 ??

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Normally a minimum of 400kg

 

Grassman

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Location

Derbyshire

• Aug 22, 2014

• #14

I have containers sat on bits of wood for 30 years. Still not sunk!!! Save your money.