Use and Care Guide

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5000 Plus Concrete Mix
Preparation/Application:
For best results all materials should be stored between 40°F (4°C) and 80°F
(27°C) 24 hours prior to installation.
Refer to:
- ACI 302.1 Guide for Concrete Flooring and Slab Construction
- ACI 305R Guide to Hot Weather Concreting
- ACI 306R Guide to Cold Weather Concreting
Flatwork (Slabs, sidewalks, walkways, etc.):
1. Stake out the area where the concrete will be placed.
2. Cut and remove all soil, grass, sod, etc.
3. For improved drainage place several inches of gravel into the excavated
area. Remember to allow enough depth for both the gravel and a minimum
of 4” (102 mm) of concrete.
4. Place forms in the desired area assuring that they are level, square, and all
corners sealed so no premixed material can escape once placed.
5. Place the concrete into the forms to full depth.
6. Consolidate by moving into corners and low areas to assure there are
no voids.
7. Using a straight edge (a 2 x 4 works well) level the surface of the concrete
using a back and forth sawing motion.
8. Using a float or trowel smooth the surface to remove imperfections. This
is not a final trowel finish, so complete this quickly. Too much troweling at
this point will cause dusting and weaken the surface.
9. Using a concrete grooving tool, cut joints into the concrete every 3 - 4 ft
(.9 - 1.2 m). Expansion joints should be placed every 8 ft x 12 ft (2.4 x 3.7 m)
in each direction and must extend through the entire depth of the slab.
10. Once the concrete has stiffened slightly and all water has evaporated
from the surface use the trowel to put a smooth level surface on the
concrete. Applying a light broom finish will aid with traction and remove
any imperfections left from the trowel.
11. Forms can be removed the following day.
Posts and Poles:
1. Dig hole to required depth and diameter (depth should be 1/3 the length
of the post or pole and hole should be 3 times the diameter of the pole or
post width).
2. Place the post or pole in the center of the hole.
3. Level and support post or pole in place.
4. Fill hole with mixed concrete and consolidate to remove any air voids
5. Slope concrete at the surface to allow water to drain away.
6. Wait a minimum of 24 hours before posts or poles are subjected to
any strain.
7. If load bearing consult with your local building code requirements before
proceeding.
Countertops:
The higher strength provided by 5000 Plus allows it to be used in making
concrete countertops as thin as 1.5” (38 mm). For complete details on the
manufacture and installation of concrete countertops visit chengdesign.com.
Sakrete
®
5000 Plus High Strength
Concrete Mix is a professional
grade blend of portland cement,
sand and gravel that is formulated
to reach strength quicker and for
superior durability. For repair and
building jobs where concrete thick-
ness exceeds 2” (51 mm).
Features:
• High Strength 5,000 psi
• Full depth applications 2” (51 mm) or greater
• Ideal for structural applications requiring a small volume of concrete
• Rapid setting ready for foot traffic in 12 hours
• Faster strength gain than normal concrete in cold weather
Use For:
• Driveways, slabs, patios, walkways
• Curbs
• Stairs
• Ramps
• Setting fence posts
• Foundation walls and footings
• Countertops
Yield/Water/Coverage:
To determine coverage: Multiply Length (feet) x Width (feet) x Thickness (inches)
and divide by 12. Then divide by the yield in the chart above to determine the
numbers of bags needed. See Calculator on Sakrete.com for assistance.
Yield and water are approximate.
Techical Data:
Sakrete 5000 Plus High Strength Concrete Mix meets or exceeds the compres-
sive strength requirements of ASTM C387.
Compressive Strength ASTM C39
3 days = 2,500 psi (17 MPa)
7 days = 3,500 psi (28 MPa)
28 days = 5,000 psi (34 MPa)
Slump Range = 2” - 3” (50 - 75 mm)
DIVISION 3
Structural Concrete – 03 31 00
COLOR:
Gray
Bag Size Yield Water
60 lb (27.2 kg) 0.45 ft
3
(.013 m
3
) 2.5 qt (2.4 L)
80 lb (36.3 kg) 0.6 ft
3
(.016 m
3
) 3.5 qt (3.3 L)