1. Practical Insights and Advances in Concrete Pumping
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Daniil Mikhalev, Siamak Fakhrayee Nejad, Serina Ng, Baishakhi Bose, Robyn De Schryver, Ana Brunčič, Manu K. Mohan, Yanwei Wang, AV Rahul, Atta Ur Rehman, Dengwu Jiao, Viktor Mechtcherine, Geert De Schutter, and Dimitri Feys
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rheology ,quality control ,pressure ,concrete ,pumping ,lubrication layer ,Building construction ,TH1-9745 - 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.
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- 2024
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