Enhancing Performance and Increasing Safety of Concrete Pumps through Digitalization

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Abstract

Modern concrete mixtures are becoming increasingly complex due to environmental and economic pressures. The use of fillers and advanced admixtures enables a reduction in cement content, which alters the properties of fresh concrete. These changes often lead to higher viscosity and increased sensitivity to temperature fluctuations and water content variations, potentially causing flow instabilities and pipeline blockages during pumping.In this paper, a sensor-based edge device is introduced that can be attached to existing concrete pumps to monitor process data and detect impending blockages. By continuously analyzing hydraulic data during the pumping process, the system assesses the material's flow behavior to identify early signs of potential blockages. These insights enable proactive interventions, improving operational safety and reducing costly disruptions.

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Original languageEnglish
JournalIEEE Sensors Applications Symposium, SAS
Issue number2025
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2025
Peer-reviewedYes

Conference

Title20th IEEE Sensors Applications Symposium, SAS 2025
Duration8 - 10 July 2025
CityNewcastle Upon Tyne
CountryUnited Kingdom

Keywords

Keywords

  • Concrete pumping, Pipeline blockage, Sensor technology