Description
The types of machines used to pump liquid concrete such as the boom concrete pumps used for large construction projects or line pumps generally used for small-scale works.
Alternative labels
concrete pump ranges
concrete pump types
specifications of concrete pumps
typology of concrete pumps
variations of concrete pumps
concrete pump typology
range of concrete pumps
sorts of concrete pumps
kinds of concrete pumps
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Types of concrete pumps is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Concrete pump operator: Concrete pump operators drive and operate trucks to haul concrete from the plant to project sites, and operate pumps to disperse concrete at the site. They also clean and maintain the truck and its mechanical parts.
Optional knowledge
Types of concrete pumps is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Concrete finisher: Concrete finishers work with binding agents like cement and concrete. They put up any removable forms and pour concrete into the forms. They then execute one or several actions to finish the concrete: cutting, screeding or levelling, compacting, smoothing, and chamfering to prevent chipping.
Building construction worker: Building construction workers prepare and maintain building construction activities on construction sites. They perform preparation and clean-up work in order to assist specialised construction workers.
References
- Types of concrete pumps – ESCO