What are the major problems in using pumping for concreting works?

1. Workabiltiy variance between pumping station to pour point.

2. Horizontal and vertical distance from pumping station to pour point.

3. Type of concrete admixtures that will affect setting time.

I agree with Eng. Fouad.

There are various problems with using pumping for concreting works. Pumping concrete is a device used to pour concrete into walls or slabs. It can be problematic if not done properly. Thanks for this sensible critique.

In pumping operation, the force exerted by pumps must overcome the friction between concrete and the pumping pipes, the weight of concrete and the pressure head when placing concrete above the pumps. In fact, as only water is pumpable, it is the water in the concrete that transfers the pressure.

The main problems associated with pumping are the effect of segregation and bleeding. To rectify these adverse effects, the proportion of cement is increased to enhance the cohesion in order to reduce segregation and bleeding. On the other hand, a proper selection of aggregate grading helps to improve the pumpability of concrete

• There will be excess balance of concrete.and also due to high pressure of pumping a lot of concrete will wasted by going out side