Technical Specifications
CONCRETE BLOCK
by
4000 PSI Concrete Mix
Menards Sku# 189-1098
4000 PSI Concrete Mix is for any application requiring
high early strength concrete exceeding a thickness of 2".
• Pouring footings
• Setting posts and poles
• Building walkways, patios, and steps
Product Description
When repairing concrete, remove all loose and foreign
material. Dampen adjoining concrete surfaces.
4000 PSI Concrete Mix consists of a pre-blended,
proportioned mixture of gravel, sand, Portland Cement
and other approved ingredients. Meets or exceeds ASTM
C-387.
Product Use
Mixing
Installation
Preparatory Work
Weight-Unit: 60 lb (27.2kg)
Pallet Quantity: 63/Pallet
Yield: 0.45 cu ft (12.7L)
Bagging Specications
• Add approximately 3 quarts. (2.8 L) of clean water
for each 60 lb (27.2 kg) bag of concrete mix and mix
thoroughly.
Pre-Blend Contractor Preferred
Application
Method for Pouring a Slab
• Dampen the subgrade before concrete is placed.
• Do not leave standing puddles.
• Shovel or place concrete into the form; ll full depth of
the form.
• After concrete has been compacted and spread to
completely ll the forms without air pockets, strike off
and oat immediately.
• To strike off, use a straight board (screed), moving the
edge back and forth with a saw-like motion to smooth
the surface.
• Use a darby or bull oat to oat the surface; this levels
any ridges and lls voids left by the straight edge.
• Cut the concrete away from the forms by running an
edging tool or trowel along the forms to compact the
slab edges.
• Cut 1" (25.4 mm) deep control joints into the slab every
6' – 8' (1.8 – 2.4 m) using a grooving tool.
• Allow concrete to stiffen slightly, waiting until all
surface water has evaporated before troweling or
applying a broom nish.
Technical Data
Applicable Standards
ASTM International - ASTM C387 Standard Specication
for Packaged, Dry, Combined Materials for Mortar and
Concrete.
Physical/Chemical Properties
4000 PSI Concrete Mix exceeds the compressive strength
requirements of ASTM C387, as shown below.
• If more water is needed to obtain a workable mix, add
small amounts at a time and continue to mix until
desired consistency is achieved. Do not exceed a total
volume of 3 ½ quarts (3.3 L) or water for each 60 lb
(27.2 kg) bag.
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.
Compressive Strength (ASTM C-387)
Tested under laboratory conditions in accordance with ASTM C387
Age Typical Values
7 Days 2500 PSI (17.2 M Pa)
28 Days 4000 PSI (27.6 MPa)
Slump Range 2"-3" (51-76 mm)