Appendix — concrete mix information – Multiquip LS-500 User Manual
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MAYCO LS400/LS500 PUMP — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #6 (09/19/11) — PAGE 77
APPENDIX — CONCRETE MIX INFORMATION
The following information has been extracted from actual testing laboratory reports. The purpose of this printing is only to
help create a better understanding of the importance of uniform gradation and proportioning of materials which affect
pumpability of concrete mixes. These weights and proportions illustrate that when the sieve analysis is ideal, the sand/rock
ratio can be adjusted (65% sand 35% rock) and pumpability should be excellent.
EXAMPLE #1 (A California Test Lab. Report)
JOB: Building Foundations (Water Project)
Sacks per cu./yd.
6.5 designed for 2,500 lbs. in 28 days
Gallons per sack
7.1
Washed Sand-#200 wash
1.3
Organic matter-OK
Specific gravity (SSD)
Sand-2.58; Pea Gravel-2.60
Sieve analysis-percent passing
Material
1.5”
1”
3/4”
3/8”
#4
#8
#16
#30
#50
#100
#200
W.C. Sand
100
99.7
79.1
60.4
36.5
14.3
4.0
1.1
Pea Gravel
100
3.0
% Comb.
100
66
51
39
23
9
3
1.0
DESIGN FOR ONE YARD OF CONCRETE (SATURATED & SURFACE DRY):
Absolute volume of aggregate in one cu. yard:
17.78 cu. ft.
Specific gravity of aggregates in one cu. yard:
2.58
Weight of aggregates in one cu. yard batch:
2850 lbs.
%
BATCH
SPEC. GRAVITY
ABS. VOL.
W.C. Sand
65
1800
2.58
11.56
PEA GRAVEL
35
1000
2.60
6.22
WATER 46 gal.
1
CEMENT 6.5 sk.
611
TOTAL
27.00
ADMIXTURE:
None
SLUMP
4”
REMARKS
This mix designed for pumping
NOTE:
Due to the availability of well-graded sand as shown in the above sieve analysis,
this mix pumped very successfully.