How thick does a concrete slab need to be to support 10 tons of weight?
Question:I need to know how thick I would need to have a concrete slab which is 10x20 feet would need to be inorder to support 10 tons of weight over the entire spread area with no more than 3 tons of weight within a single square foot area at any given time.
Answers:
i would pour it 8inches thick and use fiber mesh and 4500psi mix. it will be plenty strong enough! u can get away with less thickness but to be sure id go with 8inches and make sure u have a good bases use crush and run and tamp it good.
Make very sure that you have it below the frost line or you will have frost heave and bye bye patio.
Best bet is to call your local concrete company and tell them what you're doing. They will tell you what you need to do.
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