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What is the benefit of doing this? I have a large shed with an asphalt floor what can I gain if were to do this? Is it just sealing it or is it making the asphalt stronger to where I would have to worry bout weight on it during hot days
A concrete overlay would provide support for heavy equipment, etc. especially in hot weather. The question is how large an area would consider overlaying? You note it is for a shed. Is the surface inside the shed? As to sealing the asphalt, seal coating keeps the asphalt flexible and helps mitigate cracks as the pavement ages.
@@lancda I call it a shed ats actually 24x36 and it is a place to park my Pick up my compact Tractor my trailer and is I need to work on something in bad weather I pull it in there
@@NYTROeast While the project is not particularly large, the durability that concrete will provide over the long term may help offset potential cost differences. Please be aware that the asphalt must be in good shape to facilitate a sound concrete overlay. Here is the link to our overlays page: www.specifyconcrete.org/pavements/streets-local-roads/concrete-overlays. The information presented here should help you with making a decision regarding the direction you wish to elect should you decide to improve the area.
@@lancda correct it's not it only 24x36 but the durability that concrete will give it would be nice. Is this something that can be done by a property owner or does it require special equipment
With proper preparation, there will not be an issue with the two surfaces bonding. Check out the concrete overlays page on our website www.specifyconcrete.org
My LORD!! I recommend concrete overlays to alot of homeowners...though these jobs are HUGE!! With the results...why wouldn't a property owner invest in this?
None that I am aware of. I have heard of that application. My suggestion would be to consult and engineer for any potential structural issues. In addition, if you do not have a copy of the ACI document for flowable fill you should consider purchasing it.
Lifts are typically 2'-4' thick, but may be thicker in a situation where "form" is an earthen trench, etc. If wooden forms are used then the concern is the pressure on the form. Please consult ACI 229R13 (Report on Flowable Fill) for additional guidance.
The porosity of the concrete prevents the ring from filling, but the procedure as it was developed and is specified dictates the means for adding water to the ring.
32:00 concrete is such a new material that we have not had the history of how does it break down. Sorry, but 2000 years of history around the world would beg to differ.
I have read about an article about modified compaction test and RCC for experiments. Same procedure in ASTM D 1557. But I'm not sure if this is a good way to experiment on RCC since the unit weight decrease from 7.7% compared to Roller vibrator.
