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As stated in the post, it's only about one square foot. And most of it is already broken up from being ran over. It's really more of a question of weather I should pour new concrete over it or mix it together. You did well at missing the point and turning it into an opportunity to show your character. Way to go, warrior.
You may not have liked the advice, but it was accurate advice. Even though the size is small, done incorrectly a repair will break down quickly.
Reusing the aggregate will not make the repair any stronger unless the aggregate is correctly sized and mixed in proper proportions. Merely pouring concrete on top of the existing rubble, as you seem to be implying, is not going to work well.
As stated in the post, it's only about one square foot. And most of it is already broken up from being ran over. It's really more of a question of weather I should pour new concrete over it or mix it together. You did well at missing the point and turning it into an opportunity to show your character. Way to go, warrior.
So sorry for introducing reality into the discussion.
Go ahead with no knowledge of concrete work or desire to learn from those who have it. Enjoy your repair project.
I am much more frugal than you and totally burned out from house and yard repairs/situations. If I thought vehicles would continue to run over the corner after the fix, I would use the pieces creatively, as you have them now, like make a mosaic out of them. Paint the pieces, level the spot off with rich dirt and let something grow in between the pieces that will only get smashed but bounce back, like flowery ground cover....
I am much more frugal than you and totally burned out from house and yard repairs/situations. If I thought vehicles would continue to run over the corner after the fix, I would use the pieces creatively, as you have them now, like make a mosaic out of them. Paint the pieces, level the spot off with rich dirt and let something grow in between the pieces that will only get smashed but bounce back, like flowery ground cover....
Well, depending on your level of frugalness and level of Visual Acceptance, a repair at all may not be necessary!
Rent a concrete saw make a cut across the entire width of the driveway just above where the piece broke off. Then dig that strip out, deepen it, put a base in which can include some of the broken concrete and fill the strip with a few courses of pavers or cobble stones set in mortar.
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