[TowerTalk] tower foundation concrete

[K7LXC@aol.com]

In a message dated 10/25/00 10:47:54 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
alwilliams@olywa.net writes:

> Is it necessary (desirable) to use a vibrator when pouring the concrete for
>  a tower?
>  
>  The tower hole is about 8' deep and 4' square.

    Is it necessary? No, but it sure makes the job easier. With your 5-yard 
pour, it'll move the concrete around easily - especially if the concrete is 
stiff (low slump number). The other option is to get in the hole and stand on 
the rebar cage with a shovel and move it around by hand - not my idea of a 
good time. 

Cheers,    Steve    K7LXC
Tower Tech 

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