2.1 - Concrete Pump and RMC Transit Mixer
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary purpose of the lubricating process in concrete pumping?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens if there is too much friction.
What piece of equipment is used to deliver concrete from the mixer to the pump?
💡 Hint: This equipment is specifically designed for transportation.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the lubricating process used for in concrete pumping?
💡 Hint: Consider what helps reduce resistance in the pumping operation.
True or False: RMC transit mixers can deliver concrete in a non-steady manner.
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of RMC in construction.
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Challenge Problems
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A construction site has large aggregate sizes of 30mm being used for pumping concrete. Identify potential issues and provide solutions.
💡 Hint: Refer to pipeline blockage issues discussed in class.
A project manager needs to determine the appropriate slump for a concrete mix to avoid excessive cleaning efforts post pumping. What slump range should they aim for?
💡 Hint: Recall the slump characteristics we discussed.
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