Specification

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PRODUCT USE
QUIKRETE
®
5000 Concrete Mix is suitable for any concrete use
requiring high early strength and rapid strength gains. QUIKRETE
®
5000 sets quickly, making it ideal for cold weather applications. It has
a walk-on time of 10 - 12 hours. QUIKRETE
®
5000 can be used for
any application requiring concrete in a minimum thickness of 2" (51
mm), such as slabs, footings, steps, columns, walls and patios.
SIZES
• QUIKRETE
®
5000 Concrete Mix –
• 80 lb (36.3 kg) bags
• 60 lb (27.2 kg) bags
YIELD
• Each 80 lb (36.3 kg) bag yields approximately 0.60 cu ft (17 L). A 60
lb (27.2 kg) bag yields approximately 0.45 cu ft (12.7 L).
TECHNICAL DATA
APPLICABLE STANDARDS
ASTM International - ASTM C387 Standard Specification for
Packaged, Dry, Combined Materials for Mortar and Concrete
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
QUIKRETE
®
5000 High Early Strength Concrete Mix exceeds the
compressive strength requirements of ASTM C387, as shown in
Table 1.
TABLE 1 TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
1
Compressive strength, ASTM C39
1 day 1500 psi (10.3 MPa)
3 day 2500 psi (17.2 MPa)
7 days 3500 psi (24.1 MPa)
28 days 5000 psi (34.5 MPa)
Slump range 2" - 3" (51 - 76 mm)
1
Tested under standard laboratory conditions in accordance with
ASTM C387.
INSTALLATION
SITE PREPARATION
Stake out the area and remove sod or soil to the desired depth. Nail
and stake forms securely in place. Tamp the sub-base until firm.
MIXING
MACHINE MIXING
• QUIKRETE
®
5000 can be mixed in a barrel-type concrete mixer or a
mortar mixer. Choose the mixer size most appropriate for the size of
the job to be done. Allow at least 1 cu ft (28 L) of mixer capacity for
each 80 lb (36.3 kg) bag of QUIKRETE
®
5000 to be mixed at a time
• For each 80 lb (36.3 kg) bag of QUIKRETE
®
5000 to be mixed, add
approximately 6 pt (2.8 L) of fresh water to the mixer. Turn on the
mixer and begin adding the bags of concrete to the mixer
• If the material becomes too difficult to mix, add additional water until
a workable mix is obtained
• If a slump cone is available, adjust water to achieve a 2" - 3" (51 - 76
mm) slump
Note - Final water content should be approximately 6 - 10 pt (2.8 - 4.7
L) per 80 lb (36.3 kg) bag and 4.5 - 7 pt (2.1 - 3.3 L) per 60 lb (27.2
kg) bag.
HAND MIXING
• Empty bags into a suitable mixing container
• Add approximately 6 pt (2.8 L) of clean water for each 80 lb (36.3
kg) bag
• Work the mix with a shovel, rake or hoe and add water as needed
until a stiff, moldable consistency is achieved
• Do not exceed a total volume of 10 pt (4.7 L) per 80 lb (36.3 kg) bag
or 7 pt (3.3 L) per 60 lb (27.2 kg) bag
• Be sure all material is wet; do not leave unabsorbed puddles of
water
TEMPERATURE OF WATER
Set times will fluctuate in extremely hot or cold weather. Use cold
water or water mixed with ice cubes in severely hot weather; use hot
water when mixing in severely cold weather.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
QUIKRETE
®
5000 Concrete Mix is a commercial grade blend of stone or gravel,
sand and cement specially designed for higher early strength.
Structural Concrete
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