Pouring a new foundation for the pedestal and radome, July 6, 2007: Difference between revisions
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Image:leveler-pumper.jpg|Laser leveler (in forground) provides a height reference for finishing the concrete. | Image:leveler-pumper.jpg|Laser leveler (in forground) provides a height reference for finishing the concrete. | ||
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Revision as of 13:05, 10 July 2007
A relentless stream of ready-mix trucks kept the concrete pumper busy most of the day.
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The pedestal foundation is surrounded by the 100 foot diameter radome tie-down ring.
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Forms and reinforcement structure for the grade beam which will support the radome.
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Concrete pump slowly fills the ring, while workers finish the central pad.
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One of the three inflation ducts which route air from the blowers into the radome.
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Heavily reinforced central pedestal foundation contains pedestal bolt cage.
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Pumping crane and new construction appear to dwarf the current radome.
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Pump operator uses a wireless remote to guide the concrete output tube into the forms.
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Top of radome ring is finised by hand while the level is check by a laser detector.
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Laser leveler (in forground) provides a height reference for finishing the concrete.
