Practical Insights and Advances in Concrete Pumping

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Contributors

  • Daniil Mikhalev - , Chair of Construction Materials (Author)
  • Siamak Fakhrayee Nejad - , CEO of Moghavemsazan Rosha Company (Author)
  • Serina Ng - , Ltd. (Author)
  • Baishakhi Bose - , Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Author)
  • Robin De Schryver - , Ghent University (Author)
  • Ana Brunčič - , Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute (Author)
  • Manu K. Mohan - , Ghent University (Author)
  • Yanwei Wang - , Nazarbayev University (Author)
  • A. V. Rahul - , Ghent University (Author)
  • Atta Ur Rehman - , Yonsei University (Author)
  • Dengwu Jiao - , Ghent University (Author)
  • Viktor Mechtcherine - , Chair of Construction Materials (Author)
  • Geert De Schutter - , Ghent University (Author)
  • Dimitri Feys - , Missouri University of Science and Technology (Author)

Abstract

This technical letter gives a concise overview of the state-of-the-art in concrete pumping. It outlines the different pump systems, briefly describes the general flow behavior of concrete in pipes, and addresses the main challenges of pumping. It also elaborates upon factors influencing the pumping behavior and how to control the pumping process.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-9
Number of pages9
JournalRILEM Technical Letters
Volume9
Publication statusPublished - 19 Sept 2024
Peer-reviewedYes

Keywords

Keywords

  • Concrete, Lubrication layer, Pressure, Pumping, Quality control, Rheology