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  1. JohnnyN

    Minimum concrete compressive strength

    This is a kinda how long is a piece of string question, but... we regularly make large precast concrete pieces and move them the next day, PSI after 1 day is around 3000. However we treat these pieces very carefully, and chipping corners is a big concern. We use lots of polystyrene foam to...
  2. JohnnyN

    What could be the reasons for such cracks?

    Im also leaning toward restraint/thermal (restraint cracking is partly due to thermal change) Was your mix design hot? by that I mean did you design it to reduce thermal issues? (slag,silica fume, cold water?) Johnny at cast stone and precast concrete http://premier-stoneworks.com

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