The mining industry spans the globe, as do alumni of the University of Arizona mining and geological engineering program. Many got their feet wet working as interns for Arizona-based mining companies like Freeport-McMoRan.
Weight A 1 Â½ inch thick countertop made of standard concrete has an approximate weight of 18.75 pounds per square foot. (Granite is approximately 18 pounds per square foot.) Standard cabinetry will typically support this weight because itâs distributed over a large area.
This isnât the stuff they make sidewalks from, though it shares some characteristics. A Concrete countertop is trendy, stylish and can be very handsome in any kitchen. They are certainly above average in cost, too. Concrete countertops: $70-$140 per square foot.