Concrete cures fast. Manufacturer and engineers will tell you 30 days. We have
done towers in less than 10.
Concrete cures to like 90% of its rated strength in 5 days under normal
conditions.
If you are pouring in a cold area I would wait
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We waited 3 days for one yard. Put in a 60 ft tv tower (used brackets
at the first second floors) on a cold day.
On 12/30/08, chris cooper ccoo...@intelliwave.com wrote:
Does anybody know how long I should plan for concrete cure prior to
tower construction? Base is 3x3x8', tower is 150' rohn
I think it should be 28 days, regardless of the size.
On Tue, Dec 30, 2008 at 2:28 PM, chris cooper ccoo...@intelliwave.com wrote:
Does anybody know how long I should plan for concrete cure prior to
tower construction? Base is 3x3x8', tower is 150' rohn 65
Thanks,
Chris
My girlfriend does concrete for a living.
If you are in freezing temps, 28 days. If you are above freezing, 14 days.
For a standard 4000psi mix.
chris cooper wrote:
Does anybody know how long I should plan for concrete cure prior to
tower construction? Base is 3x3x8', tower is 150' rohn 65
Under normal conditions is a key phrase. Colder takes longer. Drier
takes longer, if it ever sets up. Also depends on the mix. I would
suggest asking the concrete company what the cure time is. I have done
a 100' and a 140' freestanding. I waited the full 30 days because
multiple
[mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On
Behalf Of Scott Reed
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 7:34 PM
To: lakel...@gbcx.net; WISPA General List
Subject: Re: [WISPA] concrete cure period
Under normal conditions is a key phrase. Colder takes longer. Drier
takes longer, if it ever sets up. Also
