Water, the Universal Solvent. Water is called the universal solvent because it is capable of dissolving more substances than any other liquid. This is important to every living thing on earth. It means that wherever water goes, either through the air, the ground, or through our bodies, it takes along valuable chemicals, minerals, and nutrients. It is water's chemical composition and physical attributes that make it such an excellent solvent.
Cost breakdown. 1  Materials: Poured slab concrete typically costs $3-$5 per square foot. Footings 1 can add an additional $1-$2 per square foot. 2  Labor: labor costs from contractors or concrete specialists typically adds another $2-$3 per square foot, for a total of $2000-$3000 for this project.
1 The cost of pouring a concrete driveway depends on the quality of the concrete. 2  For basic, construction-grade concrete the cost will be somewhere around $5-$10 per square foot. 3  Stamped concrete can cost as little as $8 per square foot for colored concrete and $15+ for an elaborate design. The cost of pouring a concrete driveway depends on the quality of the concrete. 2  For basic, construction-grade concrete the cost will be somewhere around $5-$10 per square foot. 3  Stamped concrete can cost as little as $8 per square foot for colored concrete and $15+ for an elaborate design.