3.2 - Important Parameters for Pumpability
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What is the purpose of the lubrication process before pumping?
💡 Hint: Think about what lubrication does for machinery.
What should be done immediately after pumping concrete?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if concrete hardens in the pump.
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Why is lubrication essential before pumping concrete?
💡 Hint: Consider what lubrication does for machinery.
Is it important to clean the pump immediately after pumping? (True/False)
💡 Hint: Think about consequences of hardening in the pump.
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A construction team forgot to lubricate the pump before pumping concrete. Discuss the potential consequences this could lead to.
💡 Hint: Consider what lubrication prevents in mechanical operations.
Analyze the effects of using an aggregate size of 30mm in a pumping operation meant for 20mm aggregates. What could happen?
💡 Hint: What happens when larger particles pass through a smaller opening?
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