2. Gravity concrete pouring

2.1 On-site supply

It is essential to forecast the rate of supply to the job site, taking into account the time required to fill a mixer truck, the duration of transport and the nature of the journey, as well as the time required to empty the carrier on site. This forecast must take into account transport contingencies, ambient conditions (temperature, rain, etc.), and permissible temporary stoppages in concreting. To ensure the smooth running of the worksite, it is necessary to ensure compatibility between plant production, transport and pouring times. All these requirements are part of the concreting program.

• Production time depends on the type of plant and the nature of the concrete to be produced. It is up to the manufacturer to...