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    Concrete vibrators consolidate freshly poured concrete by releasing trapped air and excess water. There are four main types of concrete vibrators: immersion vibrators that are inserted directly into the concrete; external vibrators that are clamped to formwork; surface vibrators placed on shallow concrete surfaces; and vibrating tables that compact concrete placed on a vibrating steel platform. Immersion vibrators ranging from 40-100mm in diameter are most commonly used, vibrating at 3000-6000 rpm to compact concrete in layers up to 600mm thick within 30 seconds to 2 minutes.

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    Concrete vibrators consolidate freshly poured concrete by releasing trapped air and excess water. There are four main types of concrete vibrators: immersion vibrators that are inserted directly into the concrete; external vibrators that are clamped to formwork; surface vibrators placed on shallow concrete surfaces; and vibrating tables that compact concrete placed on a vibrating steel platform. Immersion vibrators ranging from 40-100mm in diameter are most commonly used, vibrating at 3000-6000 rpm to compact concrete in layers up to 600mm thick within 30 seconds to 2 minutes.

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    Concrete vibrators consolidate freshly poured concrete by releasing trapped air and excess water. There are four main types of concrete vibrators: immersion vibrators that are inserted directly into the concrete; external vibrators that are clamped to formwork; surface vibrators placed on shallow concrete surfaces; and vibrating tables that compact concrete placed on a vibrating steel platform. Immersion vibrators ranging from 40-100mm in diameter are most commonly used, vibrating at 3000-6000 rpm to compact concrete in layers up to 600mm thick within 30 seconds to 2 minutes.

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    Vibrator

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    Concrete vibrators consolidate freshly poured concrete by releasing trapped air and excess water. There are four main types of concrete vibrators: immersion vibrators that are inserted directly into the concrete; external vibrators that are clamped to formwork; surface vibrators placed on shallow concrete surfaces; and vibrating tables that compact concrete placed on a vibrating steel platform. Immersion vibrators ranging from 40-100mm in diameter are most commonly used, vibrating at 3000-6000 rpm to compact concrete in layers up to 600mm thick within 30 seconds to 2 minutes.

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    CONCRETE VIBRATORS

    CONCRETE VIBRATORS:

    A vibrator is a mechanical device to generate vibrations. The


    vibration is often generated by an electric motor.

    Concrete vibrators consolidate freshly poured concrete so


    that trapped air and excess water are released and the
    concrete settles firmly in place in the formwork. Improper
    consolidation of concrete can cause product defects,
    compromise the concrete strength, and produce surface
    blemishes such as bug holes and honeycombing.
    Different Types of Vibrators for Concrete Compaction:

    (i) Immersion or Needle Vibrators:

    (ii) External or Shutter Vibrators

    (iii) Surface Vibrators

    (iv) Vibrating Table


    1. Immersion or Needle Vibrators:

    Immersion or Needle Vibrators are most commonly used vibrator for


    concrete. It consists of a steel tube (with one end closed and rounded)
    having an eccentric vibrating element inside it.

    This steel tube called poker is connected to an electric motor or a diesel


    engine through a flexible tube.

    They are available in size varying from 40 to 100 mm diameter. The


    diameter of the poker is decided from the consideration of the spacing
    between the reinforcing bars in the form-work.

    The frequency of vibration varies up to 15000 rpm. However a range


    between 3000 to 6000 rpm is suggested as a desirable minimum with an
    acceleration of 4g to 10g.
    The normal radius of action of an immersion vibrator is 0.50 to 1.0m.
    However, it would be preferable to immerse the vibrator into concrete
    at intervals of not more than 600mm or 8 to 10 times the diameter of
    the poker.

    The period of vibration required may be of the order of 30 seconds to 2


    minute. The concrete should be placed in layers not more than 600mm
    high.
    2. External or Shutter Vibrators:
    These vibrators are clamped rigidly to the form work at the pre-
    determined points so that the form and concrete are vibrated.

    They consume more power for a given compaction effect than internal
    vibrators.

    These vibrators can compact upto 450mm from the face but have to be
    moved from one place to another as concrete progresses.

    These vibrators operate at a frequency of 3000 to 9000 rpm at an


    acceleration of 4g.
    The external vibrators are more often used for pre-casting of thin in-situ
    sections of such shape and thickness as can not be compacted by
    internal vibrators.
    3.Surface Vibrators:

    These are placed directly on the concrete mass. These best suited for
    compaction of shallow elements and should not be used when the
    depth of concrete to be vibrated is more than 250 mm.

    Very dry mixes can be most effectively compacted with surface


    vibrators. The surface vibrators commonly used are pan vibrators and
    vibrating screeds.

    The main application of this type of vibrator is in the compaction of


    small slabs, not exceeding 150 mm in thickness, and patching and repair
    work of pavement slabs.

    The operating frequency is about 4000 rpm at an acceleration of 4g to


    9g.
    Surface Vibrators
    4.Vibrating Table:

    The vibrating table consists of a rigidly built steel platform mounted on


    flexible springs and is driven by an electric motor.

    The normal frequency of vibration is 4000 rpm at an acceleration of 4g


    to 7g.

    The vibrating tables are very efficient in compacting stiff and harsh
    concrete mixes required for manufacture of precast elements in the
    factories and test specimens in laboratories.
    Vibrating Table

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