PLACING CONCRETE WITH BELT CONVEYORS
This state-of-the-art report includes a short history on the early development of conveyor belts for transporting and placing concrete. The design of conveyor systems is explained in relation to the properties of the plastic concrete, the delivery rate, and the job specifications. Bell widths, speeds, and angles of inclination are discussed as they apply to specific site requirements. The three types of concrete conveyors are the portable, feeder, and spreader types and their particular applications are covered. Field practices in the selection, use, and maintenance of conveyors are described. The economics of bell conveyor placement is discussed. The quality of the in-situ concrete and inspection procedures are emphasized.
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Supplemental Notes:
- This report ACI304.4R-95 supersedes ACI304.4R-89, effective April 1, 1995.
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Corporate Authors:
P.O. Box 19150, Redford Station, 22400 Seven Mile Road
Detroit, MI United States 48219 -
Authors:
- Bennett, J E
- Bognacki, C
- Eshbach, R M
- Mass, G R
- Parekh, D T
- Schlegel, D L
- Publication Date: 1995-5
Language
- English
Media Info
- Features: Figures; References; Tables;
- Pagination: p. 1-15
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Applications; Belt conveyors; Concrete; Concrete construction; Conveyors; Economics; Fresh concrete; Inspection; Maintenance; Quality control; Workability
- Uncontrolled Terms: Feeders
- Old TRIS Terms: Placing
- Subject Areas: Economics; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Materials; Research; I32: Concrete;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00682538
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: American Concrete Institute
- Report/Paper Numbers: ACI304.4R-95
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Aug 11 1995 12:00AM