Hiya, I messed up a bit here.
I'm pouring a 4" concrete slab tomorrow (72"x54") over 4" tamped gravel.
The temperature over the next 48 hrs will vary between 32 & 55.
the slab is for a 500gal capacity 1000lb+ gas tank.
The tank supposed to be installed the next day (maximum 24 hrs since pouring).
I'm thinking thats too much load too soon for the slab.
But still trying to talk myself into that its ok: There are 4 feet on the tank -- If I assume 9 sq inches per foot(ing) thats 36 sq inches bearing a load of 1000lbs+ (about 28lbs per sq inch).
OK to put the tank on 24 hours after pour or are those pointy legs going to poke right through the slab?
thanks folks. I don't think I can trust the Gasco to give me an answer that might impact their appointment! Bryan
I'm pouring a 4" concrete slab tomorrow (72"x54") over 4" tamped gravel.
The temperature over the next 48 hrs will vary between 32 & 55.
the slab is for a 500gal capacity 1000lb+ gas tank.
The tank supposed to be installed the next day (maximum 24 hrs since pouring).
I'm thinking thats too much load too soon for the slab.
But still trying to talk myself into that its ok: There are 4 feet on the tank -- If I assume 9 sq inches per foot(ing) thats 36 sq inches bearing a load of 1000lbs+ (about 28lbs per sq inch).
OK to put the tank on 24 hours after pour or are those pointy legs going to poke right through the slab?
thanks folks. I don't think I can trust the Gasco to give me an answer that might impact their appointment! Bryan