No do to the concrete settling the concrete on top would split
Concrete is what you make a sidewalk from. To make concrete, you mix Portland cement, sand, gravel (aggregate) and water. The cement holds the aggregate together.
Well, you make a sidewalk from concrete, not just cement. Concrete consists of cement, sand, gravel and water. You will need 5.5 cubic feet of concrete. A standard sidewalk grade of concrete would be 1 part cement, 2 parts sand, 3 parts gravel- so the sidewalk needs 0.91 cu ft of cement- about 87 pounds worth- plus sand and gravel. If you want to buy the premixed bags of concrete (like Sacrete), you will need about 17 of the 40 pounds bags. And you did not ask, but 3 inches is kind of skinny- I would go for at least a 4 inch thick sidewalk.
We just recieved a bill for sidewalk repair. 5/16/2012 all calculations are for 4 inch thick concrete $7.87/SQFT new $9.35/SQFT remove and replace $4.48/LF Concrete Saw Cutting
To calculate the volume of concrete needed, first convert all measurements to feet. The sidewalk is 3 feet wide (36 inches), 0.33 feet thick (4 inches), and 60 feet long. The volume in cubic feet is calculated as: 3 ft (width) x 0.33 ft (thickness) x 60 ft (length) = 59.4 cubic feet. To convert cubic feet to cubic yards, divide by 27; thus, you need approximately 2.2 cubic yards of concrete.
No do to the concrete settling the concrete on top would split
If you made a sidewalk about 2.5' wide it would be about 13' long.
Yes, the noun 'sidewalk' is a concrete noun, a word for a physical thing.
A concrete pathway is a sidewalk.
I need to repair my concrete sidewalk. Is this something I can do myself or do I need to hire someone?
Its the sidewalk.
53 and 1/3 cubic feet, concrete is normally sold buy the cubic yard, this would be 1.975 cubic yards. Figure on 2.25 CU yards to be safe. You do not want to run short when pouring concrete.
Concrete is what you make a sidewalk from. To make concrete, you mix Portland cement, sand, gravel (aggregate) and water. The cement holds the aggregate together.
There's less friction over a smooth concrete sidewalk
Well, you make a sidewalk from concrete, not just cement. Concrete consists of cement, sand, gravel and water. You will need 5.5 cubic feet of concrete. A standard sidewalk grade of concrete would be 1 part cement, 2 parts sand, 3 parts gravel- so the sidewalk needs 0.91 cu ft of cement- about 87 pounds worth- plus sand and gravel. If you want to buy the premixed bags of concrete (like Sacrete), you will need about 17 of the 40 pounds bags. And you did not ask, but 3 inches is kind of skinny- I would go for at least a 4 inch thick sidewalk.
The weight a 4-inch thick sidewalk can hold depends on several factors, including the type of material used (e.g., concrete, asphalt), the quality of the installation, and the soil conditions beneath it. Generally, a properly constructed 4-inch concrete sidewalk can support pedestrian traffic and light vehicles, typically up to about 5,000 pounds per square foot. However, for heavier loads, it's advisable to consult local building codes or a structural engineer for specific guidelines.
Sidewalk elves of course! Some of them are buried in the concrete to this day.