SPAM: Re: pouring concrete [RE-wrenches]

[Todd Cory, Mt. Shasta Energy Services]

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Do you guys add rebar into the hole, or just plant the pipe in concrete?

Todd


Gary Higbee wrote:

>
> Joe,
>
> For this amount of concrete it may make sense to hire a pumping crew. I just
> did a 6 yard pour for a couple decent-sized pole mounts (2.7Kw addition). In
> this case we had a seep and steep terrain that eliminated the possibility of
> backing up the truck. The operation went very smoothly, and the pour was a
> breeze. Just be very ready before they show up because things move fast. And
> if you do hire a pumping truck make sure they are coordinated with the
> concrete folks, as the mix is often different (pea gravel vs. sharp stuff,
> which protects the hoses).
>
> I want to distinguish between the pumping rig and a boom truck. You don't
> need the expensive boom--just a trailer-based crew that has a hopper that
> the concrete truck feeds.
>
> In our case we had about twice the distance you do, and the steep slope and
> seep would have made the wheelbarrow option very challenging without the
> construction of ramps, etc. The pumping crew ran $ 250, added to the fee of
> about $ 80/yard plus extra mileage. Yes it does cost more, but if you hire a
> crew with wheelbarrows how much will this run, and will you get stuck with
> extra charges from the concrete folks, as they slowly pour ton after ton
> into the wheelbarrows? With a pumper there should be no extra concrete truck
> time.
>
> I understand your client not wanting a concrete truck on the lawn. It's
> amazing how deep those trucks can sink. Check out the pumping thing or ask
> the concrete folks what their thoughts are on booming the mix most of the
> way (though I think the max is around 20-something feet). Don't even think
> about mixing that amount of concrete with a small mixer and redi-mix.
>
> Hope this helps...
>
> Gary

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