Chuting Sample Clauses
Chuting. Where it is necessary to use transfer chutes, specific approval of Engineer must be obtained to type, length, slopes, baffles, vertical terminals and timing of operations. These shall be so arranged than an almost continuous flow of concrete is obtained at the discharge and without segregation. To allow for the loss of mortar against the sides of the chutes, the first mixes shall have less coarse aggregate. During cleaning of chutes, the waste water shall be kept clear of the forms. Concrete shall not be permitted to fall from the end of the chutes by more than 1.0 m. Chutes, when approved for use, shall have slopes not flatter than 1 vert : 3 horiz. and not steeper than 1 vert. : 2 horiz. Chutes shall be of metal or metal lines end of rounded cross section. The slopes of all chute sections shall be approximately the same. The slopes of all chute sections shall be approximately the same. The discharge end of the chutes shall be maintained above the surface of the concrete in the forms.
Chuting. Where it is necessary to use transfer chutes between mixer, containers or hoppers, and point of deposit in the forms, specific approval of the Engineer must be obtained as regards the type, length, slopes, baffles and vertical terminals. Concrete shall not be permitted to fall from the end of the chutes or tube more than 1.00 M. Chutes, when approved for use shall have slope not flatter than 1 to3 and not steeper than 1 to 2.