Bricks, Masonry, Asphalt and Concrete - pouring concrete
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ken paterson
05-24-02, 09:36 AM
I want to make my own basketball court using concrete. I was wondering should I use mesh for strength? If I need mesh I have some "chicken wire" is that ok to use. Also are there any good web pages to help me through my project. I am using concrete because I can get it all for freeeeeeeee!! thanks for your help.
twelvepole
05-25-02, 11:27 AM
7 Steps to a High Quality Slab on Grade
http://www.doityourself.com/concrete/concrete_slab.htm
How to Calculate Water to Cement Ratio's
http://www.doityourself.com/concrete/cement_water_ratio.htm
Concrete Slab Cracks - Prevention & Control
"Reinforcing steel for residential purposes comes in two basic varieties, wire mesh or rigid reinforcing bars (rebars). The use of reinforcing steel can help in the event a crack develops. The steel can often stop the crack from widening and displacing vertically. Reinforcing steel is also quite inexpensive. It is usually very easy to properly install. Steel can significantly enhance the strength and durability of concrete. In addition to all of the other measures taken to prevent concrete from cracking, steel offers a low cost last line of defense." Retrieved 25 May 2002.
http://www.askbuild.com/cgi-bin/column?023
Chicken wire, poultry netting, is sometimes used to reinforce "thin" concrete. Chicken wire tends to buckle under pressure.
For step by step instructions with photos:
http://www.berkshireeagle.com/pool/concrete.html
http://www.doityourself.com/concrete/concrete_slab.htm
How to Calculate Water to Cement Ratio's
http://www.doityourself.com/concrete/cement_water_ratio.htm
Concrete Slab Cracks - Prevention & Control
"Reinforcing steel for residential purposes comes in two basic varieties, wire mesh or rigid reinforcing bars (rebars). The use of reinforcing steel can help in the event a crack develops. The steel can often stop the crack from widening and displacing vertically. Reinforcing steel is also quite inexpensive. It is usually very easy to properly install. Steel can significantly enhance the strength and durability of concrete. In addition to all of the other measures taken to prevent concrete from cracking, steel offers a low cost last line of defense." Retrieved 25 May 2002.
http://www.askbuild.com/cgi-bin/column?023
Chicken wire, poultry netting, is sometimes used to reinforce "thin" concrete. Chicken wire tends to buckle under pressure.
For step by step instructions with photos:
http://www.berkshireeagle.com/pool/concrete.html