From a structural standpoint low slump concrete is good.
How to pour a concrete wall for a concrete ramp.
Use a screed to smooth out the concrete immediately before it has a chance to set.
There are however certain basic steps that apply to building most concrete ramps.
Cut a piece of welded wire mesh fabric that is 6 inches shorter than the width and length of the ramp.
How to build and pour a concrete ramp.
Lay a 3 inch bed of inch gravel down on the bottom of the ramp excavation.
You can hand mix some concrete and place a dollop under each sleeve location to support the sleeves in place.
For steeper slopes you will have to go to a 1 in.
If you aren t sure just describe the job to the concrete dispatcher and they will tell you what slump to use.
Concrete can be used to build any number of different kinds of ramps.
Mix the concrete according to the instructions.
This page will show you how to build and pour a concrete ramp.
Among the uses for ramps are handicapped access boat launches skateboarding and loading.
Step 2 pour the concrete on the thickest part of the ramp first.
The specifications for each ramp are unique so there are no one size fits all plans.
It should look like thick oatmeal.
Purchase enough concrete to fill the hole then add it all to a big mixer with a pouring ramp.
Add all of the concrete directly to the hole.
Make sure to check out my tutorial video at the bottom of the page.
For a mild slope such as the 1 in 20 slope required for a wheelchair ramp a 3 in.