Hi,
I am in the process of building a 2-storey 10m x 5m concrete block shed.
The 10m long back wall will retain 1.2m of solid ground. I am building with 100mm thick concrete blocks (dense) with a 100mm cavity and plan to fill the retaining section with concrete (has reinforcing fabric tied to starter bars set in foundations).
I was planning to fill with a wet general concrete mix (5 to 1 ballast /cement) and poke with a rod to compact, and mix myself in standard electric mixer. Total volume is about 2 cubic metres (some goes in the side walls as well), and I have easy access to the top of the wall for pouring in with a wheelbarrow. Reckon can get it done in a day by 2 people.
Do any experts have any comments to my idea, or reckon my mix will be too weak if its too wet ??
Thanks.
I am in the process of building a 2-storey 10m x 5m concrete block shed.
The 10m long back wall will retain 1.2m of solid ground. I am building with 100mm thick concrete blocks (dense) with a 100mm cavity and plan to fill the retaining section with concrete (has reinforcing fabric tied to starter bars set in foundations).
I was planning to fill with a wet general concrete mix (5 to 1 ballast /cement) and poke with a rod to compact, and mix myself in standard electric mixer. Total volume is about 2 cubic metres (some goes in the side walls as well), and I have easy access to the top of the wall for pouring in with a wheelbarrow. Reckon can get it done in a day by 2 people.
Do any experts have any comments to my idea, or reckon my mix will be too weak if its too wet ??
Thanks.