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suitable bedding for RCP storm drain
We are in the process of monitoring the installation of approximately one mile of 18" Reinforced Concrete Pipe for storm drain purposes along a major road improvement project. The pipe will have 5 feet to 10 feet of cover. The contractor originally intended to use a one-half sack or better...- pevans
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- Forum: Storm/Flood engineering
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Slump reduction with time
Recently, on a 50%R.H. day, Temp of 75 deg. F, concrete trucks arrived with susicious consistency. The maximum allowable slump for the prduct code as submitted for approval was 5". Approx. 1 cy of concrete was discharged onto the ground, and a sample was taken for a slump test. The...- pevans
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- Forum: Concrete Engineering general discussion
