Seven alumni from the University of Arizona's mining and geological engineering program competed in the alumni division, coming in second place. The competition commemorates the 91 miners who died in the 1972 Sunshine mine disaster and continues to honor all miners who have lost their lives while on the job.
Place concrete at a minimum thickness of 4 inches. Increasing the thickness from 4 inches to 5 inches will add approximately 20% to your concrete cost, but will also boost your driveway's load-carrying capacity nearly 50% , according to the Tennessee Concrete Association.lace concrete at a minimum thickness of 4 inches. Increasing the thickness from 4 inches to 5 inches will add approximately 20% to your concrete cost, but will also boost your driveway's load-carrying capacity nearly 50% , according to the Tennessee Concrete Association.
Iâd like an answer from someone with experience in these things. Four inch thick concrete is fine for most walk ways and driveways. If the sidewalk is crossing a gravel drive it will be subjected to uneven forces not encountered in a fully paved drive. Be sure the base soil and gravel are tamped down and very firm.