Technical Specifications

CONCRETE BLOCK
by
Maximum Strength
Concrete Mix
Menards Sku# 189-1020
For any concrete application requiring high early strength
and rapid strength gain. Maximum Strength Concrete Mix
can be used for any application requiring concrete in a
minimum thickness of 2" (51 mm):
• Driveways
• Footings
• Patios
• Sidewalks
Product Description
Stake out the planned area and remove sod or soil to the
desired depth. Nail and stake forms securely in place.
Tamp and compact the sub-base until rm.
Maximum Strength ConcreteMix is for any application
requiring concrete in a minimum thickness of 2".
Maximum Strength Concrete Mix consists of a
pre-blended, proportioned mixture of gravel, sand,
Portland Cement and other approved ingredients.
Product Use
Machine Mixing Instructions
Installation
Preparatory Work
• Empty concrete bags into a suitable mixing container.
• Add approximately 4 pints (1.9 L) of clean water for
each 60 lb (27.2 kg) bag.
• Work the mix with a shovel, rake or hoe and add
water as needed until a stiff, moldable consistency is
achieved.
• Be sure all material is wet. Do not leave standing
puddles.
Hand Mixing Instructions
Weight-Unit: 60 lb (27.2kg)
Pallet Quantity: 48/Pallet
Yield: 0.45 cu ft (12.7L)
Walk on Time: 3 Hours
Bagging Specications
Pre-Blended Commercial Grade
Important: Contact Digger’s Hotline before starting
any projects that involve digging.
• Choose the mixer size most appropriate for the size of
the job to be done.
• Add approximately 4 pints (1.9 L) of clean water for
each 60 lb (27.2 kg) bag and mix thoroughly.
Pro-Tip: When mixing dry packaged cements always
add powdered mixtures to water for best results.
• If more water is needed to obtain a rm, workable
mix, add small amounts at a time and continue to mix
until desired consistency is achieved. Do not exceed a
total volume of 7 pints (3.3 L) of water for each 60 lb
(27.2 kg) bag.
Pro-Tip: 5000 PSI Concrete Mix has a rapid setting
time. Use hot water when mixing in severely cold
weather and cold water with ice in extremely hot
weather.
Pro-Tip: Add 3 oz of Liquid Air Entrainment to each
60 lb bag of concrete mix to improve workability, freeze
thaw resistance, and improve resistance to scaling.
Technical Data
Compressive Strength (ASTM C-387)
Age
(Days)
Strength
(PSI /Mpa)
3000
(20.7)
5000
(34.5)
1 7 28
6500
(44.8)
Applicable Standards
ASTM International - ASTM C387 Standard Specication
for Packaged, Dry, Combined Materials for Mortar and
Concrete.
Physical/Chemical Properties
Maximum Strength Concrete Mix exceeds the compressive
strength requirements of ASTM C387, as shown in Table 1.
Table 1: