How to pour concrete for curved walkway to prevent cracking?
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The front edge of my home slab is about 37 feet from the street. There is a 12*4 feet landing pad next to street and a 7*4 area next to front door. Originally there was a 33*4 rectangular walkway connecting the two. It has been removed and I want to rebuild a walkway in its place.
I am wondering if a curved walkway design resembling a tall trapezoid with curved sides and a wide base close to 12 feet and a narrow top close to 5 foot will be practical and good looking.
In particular I am concerned if the curved design is more prone to cracking and what to do to minimize it. How are spacers and rebars are to be placed?
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The front edge of my home slab is about 37 feet from the street. There is a 12*4 feet landing pad next to street and a 7*4 area next to front door. Originally there was a 33*4 rectangular walkway connecting the two. It has been removed and I want to rebuild a walkway in its place.
I am wondering if a curved walkway design resembling a tall trapezoid with curved sides and a wide base close to 12 feet and a narrow top close to 5 foot will be practical and good looking.
In particular I am concerned if the curved design is more prone to cracking and what to do to minimize it. How are spacers and rebars are to be placed?
concrete sidewalk
asked 6 hours ago
MaesumiMaesumi
1366
Mesh top and bottom (if thick enough) and pour it in squarish shapes with movement joints between.
– Paul Uszak
1 hour ago
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The front edge of my home slab is about 37 feet from the street. There is a 12*4 feet landing pad next to street and a 7*4 area next to front door. Originally there was a 33*4 rectangular walkway connecting the two. It has been removed and I want to rebuild a walkway in its place.
I am wondering if a curved walkway design resembling a tall trapezoid with curved sides and a wide base close to 12 feet and a narrow top close to 5 foot will be practical and good looking.
In particular I am concerned if the curved design is more prone to cracking and what to do to minimize it. How are spacers and rebars are to be placed?
concrete sidewalk
asked 6 hours ago
MaesumiMaesumi
1366
The front edge of my home slab is about 37 feet from the street. There is a 12*4 feet landing pad next to street and a 7*4 area next to front door. Originally there was a 33*4 rectangular walkway connecting the two. It has been removed and I want to rebuild a walkway in its place.
I am wondering if a curved walkway design resembling a tall trapezoid with curved sides and a wide base close to 12 feet and a narrow top close to 5 foot will be practical and good looking.
In particular I am concerned if the curved design is more prone to cracking and what to do to minimize it. How are spacers and rebars are to be placed?
concrete sidewalk
concrete sidewalk
asked 6 hours ago
MaesumiMaesumi
1366
asked 6 hours ago
MaesumiMaesumi
1366
asked 6 hours ago
MaesumiMaesumi
1366
asked 6 hours ago
MaesumiMaesumi
1366
asked 6 hours ago
MaesumiMaesumi
1366
1366
Mesh top and bottom (if thick enough) and pour it in squarish shapes with movement joints between.
– Paul Uszak
1 hour ago
add a comment |
Mesh top and bottom (if thick enough) and pour it in squarish shapes with movement joints between.
– Paul Uszak
1 hour ago
Mesh top and bottom (if thick enough) and pour it in squarish shapes with movement joints between.
– Paul Uszak
1 hour ago
Mesh top and bottom (if thick enough) and pour it in squarish shapes with movement joints between.
– Paul Uszak
1 hour ago
add a comment |
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Curved concrete drives and walkways are no more likely to crack than rectangular. I have a semi circular drive and a curved walk. The drive foundation was well packed and it has 1/2 rebar on roughly 18' centers ( we had some left over from the house) , it has handled 10,000+ lb. trucks, no problem . The walk, not so well packed and used only mesh : It has hairline cracks at some decorative brick inlays. So with good preparation and rebar you can make any shape you want.
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Curved concrete drives and walkways are no more likely to crack than rectangular. I have a semi circular drive and a curved walk. The drive foundation was well packed and it has 1/2 rebar on roughly 18' centers ( we had some left over from the house) , it has handled 10,000+ lb. trucks, no problem . The walk, not so well packed and used only mesh : It has hairline cracks at some decorative brick inlays. So with good preparation and rebar you can make any shape you want.
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Curved concrete drives and walkways are no more likely to crack than rectangular. I have a semi circular drive and a curved walk. The drive foundation was well packed and it has 1/2 rebar on roughly 18' centers ( we had some left over from the house) , it has handled 10,000+ lb. trucks, no problem . The walk, not so well packed and used only mesh : It has hairline cracks at some decorative brick inlays. So with good preparation and rebar you can make any shape you want.
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blacksmith37blacksmith37
1,53828
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Curved concrete drives and walkways are no more likely to crack than rectangular. I have a semi circular drive and a curved walk. The drive foundation was well packed and it has 1/2 rebar on roughly 18' centers ( we had some left over from the house) , it has handled 10,000+ lb. trucks, no problem . The walk, not so well packed and used only mesh : It has hairline cracks at some decorative brick inlays. So with good preparation and rebar you can make any shape you want.
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blacksmith37blacksmith37
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Curved concrete drives and walkways are no more likely to crack than rectangular. I have a semi circular drive and a curved walk. The drive foundation was well packed and it has 1/2 rebar on roughly 18' centers ( we had some left over from the house) , it has handled 10,000+ lb. trucks, no problem . The walk, not so well packed and used only mesh : It has hairline cracks at some decorative brick inlays. So with good preparation and rebar you can make any shape you want.
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1,53828
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Mesh top and bottom (if thick enough) and pour it in squarish shapes with movement joints between.
– Paul Uszak
1 hour ago