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Originally Posted by Highbeam
We don't require mesh in our city sidewalks.
Are you proposing one expansion joint in 38'? We require the 3/8" thick by 2" wide asphalt felt dummy joints every 10' and 1/2" deep scribed joints every 5'.
You don't want concrete to dry. As soon as it dries the reaction stops and it stops gaining strength.
How are you mixing the mud? Delivery truck?
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I think Rex means he is striking a tooled joint every 5' and he should include a control joint consisting of an oiled strip of celotex to break the sidewalk and provide relief for temperature extremes. It's OK to exclude the 6" x 6" steel wire reinforcing but don't count on those fibres to be anywhere near as effective. If this sidewalk is going to have to bear the brunt of a car being driven on it then consider using the steel. You could use 3/8 rerod down each side like in 3" from the forms. It's always a good idea to compact and tell the dispatcher at the concrete batch plant to send you a load with at least 5 1/2 sacks per yard to resist freezing weather.
Don't pour on a day you are expecting rain. Good luck...
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