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.
Quikrete 80 lb. Commercial Grade Countertop Mix is used to create a pre-cast or cast-in-place concrete countertop. This product features a super-plasticizer additive for a flowable mix at a low water-to-cement ratio. Used to create a pre-cast or cast-in-place concrete countertop. Just add water; super-plasticizer additive delivers a high-flow fluid mix at a low water-to-cement ratio that minimizes the need for mechanical vibration for easy shaping. Exceed 5,000 psi compression strength in up to 28 days for durability.