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dimanche 2 février 2014

Concrete Pumping Can Be Utilized In Most Construction Projects

By Serena Price


The construction industry uses a process called concrete pumping to allow them to apply the material in places that would otherwise be difficult to access. This could be anything from a very tall building to a mine-shaft. The most used types of these pumps are boom trucks and line pumps. There are other models available, but these are rarely seen and are used in environments which are difficult to access.

A boom truck comes as a self-contained unit, comprising a frame and the actual pump. The boom is a remote-controlled arm that moves the pump to the position it is required with great accuracy. They are favoured when the mixture is required for a large project. This is because the trucks are highly manoeuvrable and can be positioned into a small space. The boom then positions the pump where it is required.

The second type of pump found in common use is known as a line pump, or trailer mounted pump. The fact that these are extremely portable add to their versatility. They are manufactured in different sizes; therefore, they can be used for large structural jobs, or a low-volume jobs such as grouting. Another advantage with these pumps is that they use a ball valve, with steel or rubber hoses. This simple design makes them easy to clean and maintain.

The third type of pump is only used in specialized situations. They are known as either skid-mounted or rail mounted pumps. However, because they are generally utilized in mine shafts, or tunnels, they are very rarely seen.

The advantages offered by concrete pumping can help many businesses. Due to the ability of being able to apply the material exactly where it is required from a single source is very cost-effective. Other efficiencies are that once the pump has been positioned, there is no requirement for it to be moved, therefore reducing any risk of injury to personnel, or damage to the surrounding area.

This method of application saves a lot of time in relation to the more traditional methods. There is no longer any need for it to be mixed and then transported to the pump, which could be at a different location. With this method one unit can do all the mixing and transportation, reducing the need for numerous vehicles moving mixtures all over the site.

In general construction sites are very muddy places, so any reduction in the number of vehicles used can be beneficial. A major factor to bear in mind is the increased safety of the workers on the site, due to the vehicles being difficult to control. There is also a reduction in time lost when a vehicle gets stuck in the mud and has to be pulled out.

Concrete pumping is a far more productive method of applying the mixture in almost all situations. It eliminates a lot of wasted manpower, as workers are not required to move and shovel it from one part of the site to another. The work site, and surrounding areas, are no longer so hazardous as the movement of trucks is reduced. This increases safety in all areas, and will help your relations with the local community.




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