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Concrete is made of a mixture of cement, aggregate (small stones), fine aggregate (sand), water and other chemical additives. When mixed the wet concrete will remain so for
Most people assume that set concrete has no water in it, this is not so, as the water content helps bond the aggregates and cement, this process is known as Hydration. Concrete with no water in it would crumble to dust.
Adding more water to the mix will make a concrete that is easier to work, while less water will produce a stronger, more durable concrete.
After initial setting of the concrete, a slow amount of water loss is expected due to the concrete drying, it can take anything up to a year for water to stop evaporating slowly out of the concrete. So for this reason the answer to your question is yes, dry, set concrete will weigh less than wet concrete, but for anything up to a year it will keep getting lighter, due to waterloss.
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Is wet concrete stronger than dry concrete?
no
Can you lay wet concrete on dry concrete?
This may be possible if you prep the dry concrete with a latex bonding agent.
Can you apply wet concrete to dry concrete?
Yes, you can. You should clean the dry concrete with water and a brush first, and you should use a bonding agent (available pretty much anywhere you buy concrete) for optimal adhesion. You may also wish to add reinforcement such as rebar.
Is unset concrete heaver than set concrete?
No, not relly. You might get a bit of water evaporation but generaly 1 cubic meter of concrete is about 2.2 tons, wet or dry. Regards Colin
What is heavier a concrete block or a brick?
Concrete block.
What weighs more wet sand or dry concrete?
Dry concrete weighs more than wet sand because concrete is denser and more compact than sand, even when wet. Concrete is composed of cement, sand, gravel, and water, which results in a heavier material compared to sand alone.
What is heavier a wet or dry baseball?
wet
Is wet concrete stronger than dry concrete?
no
Which has greater density wet or dry concrete?
Dry concrete has a greater density than wet concrete because the water content in wet concrete decreases its overall density. When the water in wet concrete evaporates during the curing process, the concrete becomes denser.
Can you lay wet concrete on dry concrete?
This may be possible if you prep the dry concrete with a latex bonding agent.
Is wet sugar heavier than dry sugar?
No, wet sugar is not heavier than dry sugar. The weight of sugar is primarily due to the sugar molecules present, which remain the same whether the sugar is wet or dry. The additional weight from water when sugar is wet will evaporate upon drying.
Out of dry and wet air which is heavier?
Dry air is heavier than wet air because water vapor is less dense than the other components of dry air, such as nitrogen and oxygen. When moisture is added to the air, it displaces some of the heavier components, making wet air less dense and therefore lighter.
Does 1 pound dry equal 16 ounces wet?
I think water is heavier.
Is it a better value to buy gravel wet or dry?
It is typically better to buy gravel dry because you are paying for the weight of the water in the gravel when purchasing it wet, which can increase the cost. Additionally, wet gravel can be heavier and harder to transport.
What are the constituents of concrete?
Concrete is composed of water, cement and sand. It has three constituents. Concrete is mixed as a wet mixture, poured into place and allowed to harden and dry.
Can you apply wet concrete to dry concrete?
Yes, you can. You should clean the dry concrete with water and a brush first, and you should use a bonding agent (available pretty much anywhere you buy concrete) for optimal adhesion. You may also wish to add reinforcement such as rebar.
What is the difference of the weight of dry and fresh breadcrumbs?
Wet breadcrumbs are heavier due to the fact they have more mass; it absorbed the water.
