Guidance for bearing on wet concrete?
Guidance for bearing on wet concrete?
(OP)
ACI 308 shows that properly cured concrete (above 50F and moist) will achieve over 50% of it's strength within 7 days. We're placing a large piece of equipment on a pad and if possible don't want to wait the full 28 days. If the compressive stress due to the equipment is below 50% strength level, can the equipment be placed at 7 days? Is there a chance of settling or sinking within the pad? Is there






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I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
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Maine Professional and Structural Engineer. www.fepc.us
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TME....bite your tongue!
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Figured it couldn't hurt and might provide one more check to ensure the equipment doesn't deform the concrete surface.
Maine Professional and Structural Engineer. www.fepc.us
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Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA)
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