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Underwater Concreting Methods

There are several methods to carry out underwater concreting such as tremie method, pumping methods, preplaced aggregate concrete etc. which are described. The underwater concreting techniques designed mostly to prevent cement washout. These methods did not obtain the full purpose of avoiding cement wash out at early stages of using under water concreting apart from […]

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Underwater Concrete System | Sika Chemical

As the name suggests, underwater concrete is installed below the water line and can be used for: Port and harbour installations Bridge piers in rivers Water industry structures Metro systems Deep shafts in unstable ground Composition (Example 0 – 32 mm): Aggregate– Use an aggregate suitable for pumped mixes– Fines including cement > 400 kg/m3

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