2.2. Truck Mounted Pump and Boom

So, for that that lubricating process is needed. So, what we do is basically before pumping of your actual the concrete batch. So, what you do is, you just prepare mortar grout and flush the pump and the pipeline with the mortar grout. So, flush it with the mortar grout that is what is called as lubricating process. So, once a lubricating process is done, then you can do the actual pumping of your concrete mix.

Before you start pumping concrete, it is essential to prepare the equipment by lubricating it. This lubrication involves using a mixture called mortar grout, which is flushed through the pump and the pipeline. The purpose of this process is to ensure that the concrete can flow smoothly without blockage once pumping begins.

Think of this lubrication like preparing a water slide. Before sliding down, you would apply some water to the slide to make it slick. Similarly, lubricating the pump and pipeline helps the concrete slide through without getting stuck.

So, after the concrete pumping is done, so, immediately you have to clean the pump and the pipelines. Otherwise, if the concrete hardens, it is very difficult to clean it. So, further, very commonly, you can see that they will insert a rubber plug into the pipeline and flush it along the pipeline with the water pressure. So, this rubber plug will clear away everything perfectly so that there will not be any choking of any aggregate or anything in the concrete pipelines.

After the concrete is pumped, it is crucial to clean the pump and the pipelines to prevent the concrete from hardening inside them. If the concrete hardens, it becomes nearly impossible to remove. A common method for cleaning involves inserting a rubber plug into the pipeline. Water is then used to push this plug through the pipeline, effectively clearing out any residue.

Consider how you might clean a straw after drinking a smoothie. If you leave it uncleaned, the smoothie thickens and sticks to the walls, making it hard to clean later. By flushing water through the straw right after use, you ensure it stays clean and usable.

So, for steady supply of concrete, pumping will be easier. Otherwise, if you need concrete in the intermittent manner, in that case, this process will be very tedious because every time I have to lubricate and clean it. So, more efforts are involved in that. So, for steady supply of concrete, pumping is the best option.

Pumping concrete is especially advantageous when a steady supply is required. If concrete is needed intermittently, it requires repeated lubrication and cleaning, making the process labor-intensive and less efficient. Therefore, for tasks needing a continuous flow of concrete, pumping is the preferred method.

Imagine a restaurant kitchen. If chefs need continuous ingredients, they should opt for a conveyor belt to deliver items quickly instead of fetching each ingredient one at a time. The same principle applies to concrete pumping for efficiency.

So, in some places the job site will be very much congested that it will not be possible to place the pipelines on the ground. So, in that case, you can go for this truck mounted pump and boom. Truck mounted, this is called as truck mounted pump and boom combination. So, your pump and the boom is mounted on the truck. This is your boom. Just like the boom of your crane.

In congested job sites where placing pipelines on the ground is impractical, a truck-mounted pump and boom can be used. In this setup, both the pump and a boom—which resembles a crane arm—are mounted on a truck, allowing the operator to reach difficult areas without needing to lay pipelines on the ground.

Think of a cherry picker used to lift workers high to do maintenance work on tall buildings. The truck-mounted pump operates similarly, allowing construction workers to deliver concrete to high or hard-to-reach spots efficiently.

So, there are some guidelines for proper pumping or successful pumping. That we should always keep in mind. So, basically if you decide that you are going to go for pumping method for the concrete placement that decision has to be made even during the mix design itself.

When deciding to use pumping for concrete placement, it is important to consider this choice during the mix design phase itself. This includes ensuring the concrete mix has suitable workability and the right size aggregates for effective pumping. Proper planning will lead to a smoother pumping process.

Think of baking a cake. If you decide to decorate it with a specific theme, you must plan it out and choose the right ingredients from the start. Similarly, for concrete pumping, the mix preparation must align with the pumping method chosen.

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