Vibrate Concrete
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Its a shame all this is getting covered up!
What happens here
After pouring, a concrete vibrator is used to consolidate the concrete. This tool is inserted directly into the wet concrete, and its vibrations help to remove trapped air bubbles, ensuring the concrete fills all voids around the rebar and within the formwork. Proper vibration results in a denser, stronger, and more uniform concrete footing. The vibrator should be moved slowly and systematically through the concrete, being careful not to over-vibrate, which can lead to segregation of aggregates.
Goal: Consolidate concrete and remove air bubbles
Tools and materials
- Concrete Vibrator — Removing air bubbles and consolidating freshly poured concrete