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Q: How much water to add to ready mix concrete?
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How much water do you add to a 60 lb bag of concrete?

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How do you increase slump in concrete?

If you are using a traditional concrete mix you can increase the slump by increasing the water you add.


Can i pour dry concrete in a hole?

Yes you can. There is a special concrete formula made by sackrete that you just add water to the concrete after pouring it in a hole.


What is the procedure to reduce density of concrete?

Just add enough water.


Can you apply wet concrete to dry concrete?

Yes, you can. You should clean the dry concrete with water and a brush first, and you should use a bonding agent (available pretty much anywhere you buy concrete) for optimal adhesion. You may also wish to add reinforcement such as rebar.


What is the effect to the concrete mixture if the sand use is damped?

The presence of moisture in sand will add considerable water to the mix. If the total water is not adjusted to compensate, the mix will have too much water. Excessive water is the single most common cause of poor concrete. I makes a weaker mix and makes the concrete less resistant to freeze-thaw cycles. It will take a longer time before you can add floor coverings in the case of building slabs. JDCengr


Need to add water to wall paint?

Should be ready to use. Only add if too thick & is water based. (water clean up)


How long before you can add water to a fresh poured concrete pond?

127 hours


Why you add the water in the curing time is this water can used in the hydration or only for keep the water inside the concrete to not go outside?

Both


Does a 60 pound bag of cement weigh 60 pounds when dried concrete?

no, it will weigh heavier because it will dry into cement when mixed with water and the weight of water will add to the weight of the concrete.


What elements make concrete?

Water, Cement, fine aggragate, course aggregate and sometimes add mixtures.


What is normal concrete?

Normal Concrete refers to the fresh concrete which haven't yet cured providing that there was no add mixtures/any accelerators being infused upon mixing fine aggregates, gravel and cement plus water.