Turn part of a field into a concrete yard cost and how

derferjam

Does any one know how much I would need to turn part of a field into a concrete yard for a livestock shed.... how much is concrete and what would i need before the concrete is pored

sky6

What size is the area you're trying to concrete?. Site conditions will also play a part. you'll likely need steel reinforcing also. Concrete is around 75 Euro a cubic metre.

CJhaughey

The ground work is the most important part of the whole job.
excavation, levels, shuttering, and reinforcement and drainage all have to be organised before you call the concrete truck.

sky6

Yes very true, But being a farm I'm sure a digger or jcb is not a problem.
i think to Op is just looking for a general costing.
What it's going to be used for will also have a bearing as will the size of area to prevent cracking. As said Drainage and services will all contribute to costs. But without the area size it's impossible to answer the oPs question.

derferjam

I am hoping to turn it into an area for a sheep tunnel and yard with handling facilities etc.
The size I have not go at the moment but I must get that and see what ye think.

Johnnyhpipe

General Comments:
If this is a sizeable area then you may need planning for drainage purposes.

Structural Comments:
The concrete slab is only as good as it's sub-base. Things to consider:

1. If you want a proper design get a structural engineer involved - particularly if you're going to drive farm machinery around. Won't cost you a whole lot in the grand scheme of things and you'll get a correct design that won't need to be revisited. Some of the slabs I've seen on farmyards etc are desperate and i've been involved in a lot of repair/replacement farmyard/truckyard/delivery yards aswell as new designs. Of course, a ground bearing slab can't fall down but it can cause drainage issues, serviceability issues, trip hazards etc and look pretty nasty overall if not done correctly.

2. The sub-base is of paramount importance. You will need well compacted, crushed angular, graded stone hardcore. The depth of which will depend on the ground conditions. If you're building on peat/loam etc then that's a whole other ballgame and will require considerable structural input if you want a yard that's of any use to you in the long term. However, if the ground is reasonably good, 225mm of well compacted CL 804 (pyrite tested!) would be a good starting point. The hardcore needs to be installed to the correct levels/falls for drainage of the final slab.

3. You will need drainage channels/gulleys/AJ's/pipework connected to an underground public surface water sewer (likely need planning approval) or new soakaway within your site (if ground conditions are suitable)

4. Once all that is in place you can then get ready to pour your slab. However you will need anti crack reinforcement - no less than A142 mesh sheeting if using a 150mm slab (again slab thickness will depend on ground conditions and CBR test results). Before you pour the slab however you would need to consider isolation joint/control joint/construction joint layouts and also expansion/contraction joint layouts if the area is longer than 30m in any direction. Edge kerbing/finishing needs to be considered.

5. Once the joints are laid out and your mesh is in place with adequate cover you can then pour the slab and float/brush in the preferred finish to the required drainage falls.

The above is just a typical outline of how it should be done correctly. Although it's only a yard...if it's of any noteable size then unfortunately its not simply a matter of lashing down some ready mix if you want it done right.