Transporting Operations:

Below given are the transporting operations used for concrete in sequence to discharge it directly within the position where it is required.

(a) Transport of concrete by pans,

(b) Transport of concrete by wheel barrows,

(c) Transport of concrete by tipping Lorries,

(d) Transport of concrete within containers,

(e) Transport of concrete by belt conveyors, and

(f)  Transport of concrete by pumps.

Transport of Concrete by Pans

Iron pans are used for transportation of concrete. This method is adopted while the quantity of mix is small and access to the point of placing is restricted. This technique is slow as well as costly.

Transport of Concrete by Wheelbarrows

The capacity of wheelbarrows varies from 70 liters to 80 liters. Steel wheelbarrows along with pneumatic tyres are used for moderate distances.

Transport of Concrete by Tipping Lorries

This method is hugely used for the transport of concrete mix and discharging it directly at the position of concreting such as in the construction of air field pavements, concrete floors, dams, canal lining and roads and etc. Tipping Lorries are used for transporting ready mixed concrete and for arrangements for loading, receiving, and reloading it. The height of mix within the Lorries should not be less than 40 cm in sequence to prevent segregation. The mix delivered in tipping Lorries is discharged directly within the structure. If it becomes hard, then the mix is discharged into skips or tubs that are then moved to the position of placing by crane.