Concrete typically has more water than it needs for the reaction, to aid placement.
The ground you are laying the concrete onto will act as a heat sink.
Thick slab with vibrating pole, or just relying upon gravity and tamping.
You might find a bit more time spent ensuring the upper surface is well tamped will reduce the likelihood of unwanted cracking.
Cheers. Was going to get advice from the driver as well, they are pretty helpful normally. I was thinking of spraying the area down before I pour, to make sure the underlying ground doesn't suck the water straight out of the concrete?
4 inch slab?
No dimension greater than 6m?
A damp (no ponding) surface will do little harm.
Is the slab for use with your heavy farm machinery, or lighter use?
Concrete typically has more water than it needs for the reaction, to aid placement.
The ground you are laying the concrete onto will act as a heat sink.
Thick slab with vibrating pole, or just relying upon gravity and tamping.
You might find a bit more time spent ensuring the upper surface is well tamped will reduce the likelihood of unwanted cracking.