Does filling a pipe with concrete make it stronger?

Thicker wall and bigger diameter put you in the right direction. The most popular suggestion here is filling the tube with concrete. This no doubt will get you a stronger member that is capable in flexing more and take more load without bucking the top or compression side of the tube.

Does concrete affect PVC pipe?

If the pipe is totally encased in concrete small surface cracks would not affect. If the cracks go all the way through, like a total crack in a foundation, it could also damage the pipe. If the concrete has shifted along the crack line then the pipe is going to be damaged.

How do you fill a concrete tube?

Dig a hole twice the diameter of the QUIK-Tube to be used. Place the tube in the hole, and refill the outside to secure the tube's position. Provide additional support (wooden collar or frame and side braces) if tube extends two feet or more above the ground line. Fill the tube to the desired level with concrete.

How much concrete does it take to fill a sonotube?

A 12 inch sonotube requires 1.74 60 lbs. or 1.31 80 lbs. bags of concrete to fill it one foot. That's . 029 cubic yards or 104 lbs.

Do I need rebar in sonotube?

Yes, you need rebar in sonotubes.

Preparing for Concrete and Filling the Pipes

Does concrete eat through plastic?

A. According to Bernard Erlin, the principal chemicals in concrete that could conceivably attack plastics are calcium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide. Erlin cites a table from Handbook of Chemistry and Physics stating that rigid PVC has excellent resistance to strong alkalies.

Does plastic bond with concrete?

To securely join the porous, hard concrete with the non-porous, often flexible plastic, use an epoxy glue that's ideally suited for work with both.

How long will concrete PVC pipe last?

The Water Research Foundation reported that 100 years is a conservative estimate for a properly designed and installed PVC pipe.

What does cement not stick to?

Concrete won't stick to molds, smooth metal, glue, paint, oil, mortar, other concrete or most masonry products. If you're looking for a bonding material concrete probably isn't the best choice. Understanding what concrete will and won't stick to is important.

How do you seal PVC pipe to concrete?

To keep these unwelcome visitors out of your home, seal around all pipes with QUIKRETE® Hydraulic Water-Stop Cement or QUIKRETE® Quick-Setting Cement. They are specially formulated so they can be sculpted to fit securely around pipes for and effective, watertight seal.

Does mortar adhere to plastic?

Unfortunately, none of the adhesives and mortars that are manufactured for use with tile projects are meant to be used with a plastic-based surface. As a result, the normal method of applying these materials will never work because they won't stick to plastic.

How much weight can a 12 inch sonotube hold?

Sonotube Round forms are designed for 12 feet of full liquid head, ie: 12 feet x 150 psf/ft = 1,800 psf. Sonotube Commercial and Finish Free are designed for 20 feet of full liquid head, ie: 20 ft x 150 psf/ft = 3,000 psf.

Can Sonotubes be left in the ground?

No, it's not a problem to leave the Sonotube and its plastic "Square Foot" (like these) in the ground forever. Although they will slightly retard the hydration (loss of water) of the concrete mix, the concrete will achieve enough strength in a few days to build upon.

What can I use instead of sonotube?

Pro Post Foundations screw piles in return, should be considered as your best alternative to concrete sonotubes.

How many 50lb bags of concrete make a yard?

You will need 72 bags of 50 lb of ready mix concrete to make 1 cubic yard of concrete. 1 cubic yard of concrete weighs about 3600 pounds, so, number of 50 pound bags of concrete in a cubic yard = 3600/50 = 72 bags. Thus, 72 bags of 50 lb of ready mix concrete required to make a yard of concrete.

How many 80 pound bags of concrete make a yard?

One 80lbs bag of Quikrete Concrete Mix will yield approximately . 60 cu ft. So it will take 45 bag to equal one cubic yard of concrete. If you have a project over a 1/2 a cubic yard you should consider our Mix On-site Concrete especially if you are hand mixing.

How do you fix a cracked copper pipe without replacing it?

Plumber's tape will often be the cheapest and can provide a temporary repair until a plumber can look at the issue. Plumber's tape is water-resistant, hence the name. To apply, you simply wrap it around the area of pipework requiring repair and it will help to seal the leak.

How long do copper pipes last?

Brass, cast iron, and galvanized steel have a life span of 80 to 100 years, copper lasts 70 to 80 years, and PVC piping only survives for 24 to 45 years. In most new construction, this is seldom a problem, but if you live in an old home you might want to see what pipe material your house has.