Pour concrete underwater

Description

Prepare the construction pit and guide the pipeline used to place the concrete mix underwater in a process called tremie. Ensure a continuous flow of concrete to avoid water going up the pipeline.

Alternative labels

using tremie pipe
concrete pouring underwater
underwater concrete pouring
pouring concrete underwater
use tremie pipe
using tremie
pouring of concrete underwater
use tremie

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Pour concrete underwater is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Optional skill

Pour concrete underwater is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Waterway construction labourer: Waterway maintenance labourers maintain canals, dams and other waterway structures such as coastal or inland water plants. They are responsible for the construction of breakwaters, canals, dikes and embankments as well as other works in and around water.
Construction commercial diver: Commercial divers work below the surface of the water to install equipment, such as hydraulic structures, waterways and marine facilities. They also inspect, remove and repair the structures.

 


 

References

  1. Pour concrete underwater – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022