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Q: Formula for estimating the weight of a concrete pad? ( No Answer,   3 Comments )
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Subject: Formula for estimating the weight of a concrete pad?
Category: Miscellaneous
Asked by: benpinto-ga
List Price: $2.00
Posted: 08 Apr 2004 10:21 PDT
Expires: 08 May 2004 10:21 PDT
Question ID: 327205
I have a concrete pad (made with stone aggregates) that is 10 ft x 12
ft x 8 inches. Is there a formula that I can use to estimate it's
weight?
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Subject: Re: Formula for estimating the weight of a concrete pad?
From: ctsdataqa-ga on 08 Apr 2004 13:01 PDT
 
Hello-

     It is very difficult to answer this question because the density
of concrete varies widely based on numerous factors.  The average
density of concrete varies from 15 pounds/cubic foot to about 400
pounds/cubic foot.  With that said your concrete pad realistically
weighs anywhere from 8,000-13,000 pounds(based on a 100-160p/cf
range).


Unit Weight Information (ASTMC138 stanard)
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Subject: Re: Formula for estimating the weight of a concrete pad?
From: lizzardnub-ga on 08 Apr 2004 17:47 PDT
 
Why try to make things so difficult these days?  Get ahold of some
concrete and weigh it (wet/dry) and then multiply it to whatever
number your little heart desires.
Subject: Re: Formula for estimating the weight of a concrete pad?
From: bananabender-ga on 14 Apr 2004 02:22 PDT
 
Good quality (precast) concrete masses near enough to 2.5 tonnes per
cubic metre... allowing for change of units and typical slab casting I
would estimate the mass of yours at between 4.5 and 5.0 tonnes.(3m x
3.6m x .2m) = 2.16 cu.m.
        2.16 x 2.5 = 5.4 tonnes at maximum.

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