carlos-acosta-guides/guides/first-pour.json
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{
"title": "The First Pour — A Field Guide",
"author": "Carlos Acosta",
"version": "1.0",
"location": "Corpus Christi, TX",
"date": "2026-07-20",
"mix_ratio": {
"cement": {
"part_by_weight": 1.0,
"volume_equivalent_sacks": 1,
"weight_lb": 94,
"wikidata": "Q45190",
"description": "hydraulic binder made from limestone and clay"
},
"sand": {
"part_by_weight": 2.0,
"volume_equivalent_cu_ft": 2,
"standard": "ASTM C33"
},
"aggregate": {
"part_by_weight": 3.0,
"volume_equivalent_cu_ft": 3,
"size_inches": 0.75,
"standard": "ACI 211.1"
},
"water": {
"w_c_ratio_min": 0.40,
"w_c_ratio_nominal": 0.45,
"w_c_ratio_max": 0.50,
"gallons_per_sack_min": 5.0,
"gallons_per_sack_max": 6.0,
"wikidata": "Q283",
"formula": "H2O"
}
},
"timing_phases": {
"base_temp_f": 75,
"total_set_minutes": 90,
"phases": [
{
"name": "MIXING",
"start_min": 0,
"end_min": 10,
"action": "rotate drum, watch for clumps"
},
{
"name": "TRANSPORT",
"start_min": 10,
"end_min": 25,
"action": "keep agitation, no stops >2 min"
},
{
"name": "POUR",
"start_min": 25,
"end_min": 45,
"action": "continuous flow, rod every 12 inches"
},
{
"name": "FLOAT",
"start_min": 45,
"end_min": 60,
"action": "wood trowel only"
},
{
"name": "SEED",
"start_min": 60,
"end_min": 90,
"action": "cover with burlap, begin cure"
}
],
"temp_correction": {
"above_75f_adjust_min_per_5f": -5,
"below_75f_adjust_min_per_5f": 8
}
},
"environmental_limits": {
"humidity_rh_high_threshold": 80,
"humidity_water_reduction_at_high": -0.03,
"humidity_rh_low_threshold": 40,
"wind_mph_cover_threshold": 15
},
"citations": {
"cement": "https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q45190",
"water": "https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q283",
"standards": ["ASTM C33", "ACI 211.1"]
},
"related_work": {
"beam_calculator": "https://carlos-acosta.4ort.net/tools/beam-load.html",
"hyperfilm": "https://carlos-acosta.4ort.net/films/el-calor-del-comal/",
"neighbor_knowledge": "alvester"
}
}