Otherwise, the concrete element suffers from a lack of strength and durability as a result of issues such as honeycomb and weak concrete cover, as well as costly and time-consuming repair work.
To ensure proper compaction in congested regions and achieve structurally sound and aesthetically beautiful concrete, contractors must exercise great caution and attention while selecting concrete pouring and consolidation processes. In addition, high flowable concrete must be considered when placing the concrete in its final position.
Prevention tips to consolidate congested areas in concrete:
Concrete Placement
Concrete compaction in congested places depends on placing concrete close to its final location. The concrete supervisor or site engineer should be in charge of using buckets and cranes. A rubber hose linked to a booming pipe must be attached to concrete pumps when pouring concrete near the final position.
When the spacing between steel bars is too short, resulting in significant congestion, a lie-flat hose is recommended. Between tightly spaced steel bars, concrete can be poured into this pipe type. The hose can easily be severed to remove fresh concrete that rises in the forms.
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Published By
Arka Roy
www.constructioncost.co
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