Technical Data

PRO-FINISH QUIKRETE
®
5000 Concrete Mix
No. 1007-85
Uses: For any concrete use requiring high early
strength and rapid strength gains where superior
workability is desired. PRO-FINISH QUIKRETE
®
5000 Concrete Mix sets quickly, making it ideal
for cold weather applications. It has a walk-on
time of 10 to 12 hours. PRO-FINISH
QUIKRETE
®
5000 Concrete Mix 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.
Composition and materials: PRO-FINISH
QUIKRETE
®
5000 Concrete Mix consists of a
uniformly blended, properly proportioned mixture
of stone or gravel, sand, Portland cement and
other ingredients approved for use in concrete.
Size: Available in 80 lb. (36.3 kg) bags
Yield: An 80 lb (36.3 kg) bag yields
approximately 0.60 cu ft (17 L).
Technical Data:
Applicable Standards:
ASTM International - ASTM C 387 “Standard
Specification for Packaged, Dry, Combined
Materials for Mortar and Concrete”
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PRO-FINISH QUIKRETE
®
5000 Concrete Mix
exceeds the compressive strength requirements
of ASTM C 387, as shown in Table 1.
TABLE 1 TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF PRO-
FINISH QUIKRETE
®
5000 Concrete Mix
1
Cure Time Compressive Strength
1 day 1500 psi (10.3 Mpa)
3 days 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 C 387.
Mixing:
MACHINE MIXING
• PRO-FINISH QUIKRETE
®
5000 Concrete Mix
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 PRO-FINISH
QUIKRETE
®
5000 Concrete Mix to be mixed at
one time
• For each 80 lb (36.3 kg) bag of PRO-FINISH
QUIKRETE
®
5000 Concrete Mix 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
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
• 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.
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.

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