At the modern construction site, several types of technological equipment are involved in coordinated interaction, which is necessary for the safe and productive implementation of the project on time. Among the entire fleet of equipment, the most important is the concrete distribution boom - a system for supplying the building mixture to the required height and uniform distribution of the mortar in the formwork.
The presented design can be used for the construction of all types of objects, but it is mainly used in monolithic, high-rise, bridge and special construction, as well as for installation work inside the premises, in particular, for pouring floors.
Depending on the scope of work, the availability of formwork, the available budget and a number of other factors, a concrete distribution boom of a mechanical or hydraulic type can be used.
Mechanical concrete boom
The mechanical design is a simple solution for a small amount of work. After installing in a regular place and connecting the concrete drain, the system is ready for operation. The process is controlled by the muscular strength of a person.
Due to its small dimensions, the presence of swivel joints, the arrow is easily controlled by one person, it is precisely set to its original position. A flexible concrete feed hose mounted on a section allows precise and even distribution of mortar over a given area.
Due to the low productivity, leasing of a concrete type distribution boom of a mechanical type is advisable in hard-to-reach areas of a small area, or in cases where the use of other types of equipment for technological or economic reasons is impractical.
Hydraulic Concrete Boom
The operation of hydraulic structures is based on interconnected vessels. The necessary pressure to control the system is pumped by an electric pump. Most often, such an arrow incorporates additional hydraulic drives, especially if it is installed to supply concrete to highly located objects. In this case, they serve as a lifting device.
Due to the complex arrangement, concrete distribution hydraulic booms require the participation of highly qualified specialists. For this reason, they are rented with staff. The use of such a system is justified in cases:
- Pouring a solution of large areas.
- Necessities of lifting equipment in the technological well after the facility under construction.
- The location of the construction site at a considerable distance from the place of manufacture of the mixture.
Designs gained particular popularity where a large amount of work is planned. Their application can reduce the time and cost of construction.
Benefits of Using Equipment
It is impossible to do without concrete feed pumps at a construction site, and in some cases a concrete distribution boom is required for their operation. Moreover, the joint use of two types of equipment allows to achieve:
- A significant reduction in staff.
- Saving concrete mix.
- Operational problem solving.
Thus, the use of this type of equipment can significantly reduce the cost of construction work.
Advantages of renting machinery
Renting any type of special equipment is more economically feasible for a number of reasons. Firstly, you reduce your maintenance costs when there is no work plan. Secondly, many companies provide skilled workers along with equipment.
Finally, if equipment such as a concrete distribution boom is leased, its owner agrees to keep the equipment in working condition - provides consumables and fuels and lubricants and independently eliminates the malfunctions that arise.