What is a placing boom?
Placing booms have become an essential tool in the efficient construction of high-rise buildings. A placing boom is simply the articulating boom, more commonly seen on a conventional concrete pump truck, positioned on the uppermost floor of a building construction project.
How do concrete booms work?
It works using a valve system and the basic principles of hydraulics. When concrete is required, a mixing truck first mixes concrete within its rotating drum. Then the truck pours its liquid concrete into a hopper, which continues to churn the concrete so it will not solidify.
How long is the boom on a concrete truck?
around 235 feet
The boom on a boom pump can generally reach around 235 feet.
What is concrete placing?
Definition: the deposition, distribution, and consolidation of freshly mixed concrete in the place where it is to harden (often inappropriately referred to as pouring).- ACI Concrete Terminology.
What distance Can concrete be pumped?
Ground line hydraulic pumps can shift concrete at 1m³ each minute and can extend to a distance of around 150 meters, in order to reach the pour site. This makes concrete pouring in awkward areas simple, as the pipes and hoses can go up, over and around obstacles.
What kind of pump is commonly used in concrete pumping?
boom concrete pump
A boom or truck mounted concrete pump is best suitable for the construction of huge road and highway projects. For concrete pouring at several altitudes, where there is a limited area for the concrete pouring, a boom concrete pump is the best choice.
What is the maximum distance concrete can be pumped?
A line pump usually reaches 150 meters, with additional flexible piping available. Boom pumps can reach around 72 meters when fully extended – with additional extensions also available.
How high can a concrete pump reach?
Wider Reach How far can a concrete pump truck reach? The vertical reach of a typical boom pump is 41.9 metres (137 feet). And the horizontal reach is 38 metres (124.7 feet). However, longer booms can reach more than 200 feet.
Do I need a concrete pump?
If you are working to a tight schedule, then concrete pumping is by far the most efficient method of concrete delivery available. Even if your site is not difficult to access, hiring a concrete pump will ensure that ready mix concrete is laid in the shortest amount of time possible.