Concrete Mix — 5000 PSI High-Strength

Updated Mar 25, 2026

High-strength concrete for commercial/high-rise: f'c 5,000 psi. Fly ash + silica fume.

f'c 5,000 psi (34.5 MPa). W/C 0.38-0.42. Cement 650-750 lb/yd³. SCMs: fly ash 15-25%, silica fume 5-8%. Superplasticizer for workability. Cost $140-$200/yd³. Cure 7-14 days min. CSI 03 30 00.

TAGS

concrete 5000-psi high-strength commercial

DETAILS

csi division

03 30 00

cost per yard

$140-$200

compressive strength

5000 psi

sustainability grade

SOURCES

🔗https://www.cement.org/

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