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How to make concrete?

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G. Horace

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G. Horace
G. Horace, Content Developer, Chicago

Answered Sep 28, 2020

You can make concrete by using the following procedure;

a. Mix two portions of multi-purpose sand to a portion of cement in a barrow with a shovel and ensure they are well incorporated.

b. Add four portions of gravel or crumpled brick to the mixture for all one part of cement. This grainy material will assist in binding the concrete as soon as it dries. Don't stop mixing all the dry ingredients to make your concrete mixture.

c. Gently pour water to the dry ingredients so that the water does not splash around, mixing within and putting more concrete.

d. Stir the cement together, make use of a shovel or hoe to mix the dry concrete and water together, don't stop mixing the concrete together until its firm. In case the concrete is still crumbly and dry, don't hesitate to add more water.

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A. Boaz

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A. Boaz, Mechanical Engineer, Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Atlanta, Georgia

Answered Sep 21, 2020

Concrete is a building substance that is made up of a combination of course materials bound together with cement.

It is a beneficial resource, as it is often utilized in jobs of construction and for home repairs.

• You can create your concrete, and it is simple to do with these straightforward steps.

• You need to make or purchase cement and combine it with other materials to create a soft concrete that you can utilize.

• You can make limestone cement by crushing limestone into three-inch pieces with a mallet.

• Put the limestone in a kiln and raise the heat to 2,700 degrees.

• Preheat the kiln, and put your limestone into it.

• Let the kiln heat the limestone for three to four hours at 2,700 degrees.

• Use a high-temperature kiln thermometer to ascertain the level of heat in the kiln.

• Wear appropriate attire when working with the heat, such as goggles and rubber gloves, because it will let off harmful gas.

• Crumble up the pieces of heated limestone once it cools.

• Allow the limestone to cool before handling it again.

• Point a fan towards the stone to speed up the cooling process.

• Transport limestone to a wheelbarrow and then use a spade to break up the limestone pieces until it turns into a fine dust.

• You will need to mix sand, gravel, and water to the limestone and mix to the required correct slump.

• An alternative would be buying a pre-made concrete mix at the hardware store and mix with water.

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N. Kingsley

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N. Kingsley
N. Kingsley, Writer, Columbus

Answered Sep 17, 2020

Making concrete may not be something that everybody does, but it does not mean that you should not know how to do it. Remember that concrete is a mixture of cement, air, sand, and water.

Some people would also add gravel. To make concrete do the following:

• Make sure that you have all of the available ingredients.
• Mix cement and water first.
• Add the other ingredients such as sand and gravel.
• Remember to increase the amount of cement that you are using, depending on the other amounts of the other ingredients that you are using.
• Once you are able to mix everything, you can determine how strong the concrete is going to be.

You can practice making concrete until you find the right mix that will be perfect for your projects.

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E. Barnes

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E. Barnes, Professional Gamer, Professional Gamer, Washington

Answered Sep 03, 2020

Concrete is known to be a mixture of paste and rocks.

These are some of the things that you should do to make concrete:

• Make sure that you will proportionally mix the different ingredients.
• Once you have already done everything, it is time for the hydration process to begin.
• You also need to undergo the process of curing.
• Get to know the different curing methods that are available.
• Place the concrete where you would need to place it and apply the curing method that you have chosen.

Once you have allowed the concrete to undergo all of these steps, you are ready to use your concrete for the various projects you may have.

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Victoria Martian

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Victoria Martian
Victoria Martian, Blogger, B.com in Journalism, New York

Answered Aug 27, 2020

Cement has a number of different uses, including being used in buildings and on roads. Some even use it at home.

If you find yourself needing to make concrete at home and you do not have a mixer, follow these steps.

• First, cover the ground with a plastic sheet

• Next, measure all of your materials

• Then, put the sand and stone in one pile on the sheet

• Place the cement over the pile

• Next, shovel materials to one side of the pile, which will create a new pile. Do this step three times

• Make a deep crater and then add in water

• Fold the mix together, doing so from the sides of the mix

• Keep folding the mix inwards until the water is evenly distributed.

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