02-20-2014, 07:11 AM
Having conversation regarding concrete pour. Was told, "Oh not to worry, I'll just dilute it when it comes out of the truck to make it workable"... Now, I know you are not supposed to do this. What I am looking for is an actual math equation that tells exactly how much a given sq foot of concrete can be diluted by how much water- and what percentage decrease in strength would result from "said dilution". IN other words, "I am willing to pay 50% less for a job and have it not "done right" as long as the percentage strength decrease is reasonable and I can hopefully compensate in other ways. More rebar? More wire mesh? Thicker slab? Thanks.