Practical Insights and Advances in Concrete Pumping

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.

Keywords

• rheology
• quality control
• pressure
• concrete
• pumping
• lubrication layer