Pouring a new foundation for the pedestal and radome, July 6, 2007

From CSU-CHILL

A relentless stream of ready-mix trucks kept the concrete pumper busy most of the day.

  • The pedestal foundation is surrounded by the 100 foot diameter radome tie-down ring.

    The pedestal foundation is surrounded by the 100 foot diameter radome tie-down ring.

  • Forms and reinforcement structure for the grade beam which will support the radome.

    Forms and reinforcement structure for the grade beam which will support the radome.

  • Concrete pump slowly fills the ring, while workers finish the central pad.

    Concrete pump slowly fills the ring, while workers finish the central pad.

  • One of the three inflation ducts which route air from the blowers into the radome.

    One of the three inflation ducts which route air from the blowers into the radome.

  • Heavily reinforced central pedestal foundation contains pedestal bolt cage.

    Heavily reinforced central pedestal foundation contains pedestal bolt cage.

  • Pumping crane and new construction appear to dwarf the current radome.

    Pumping crane and new construction appear to dwarf the current radome.

  • Pump operator uses a wireless remote to guide the concrete output tube into the forms.

    Pump operator uses a wireless remote to guide the concrete output tube into the forms.

  • Top of radome ring is finished by hand while the level is check by a laser detector.

    Top of radome ring is finished by hand while the level is check by a laser detector.

  • Laser leveler (in foreground) provides a height reference for finishing the concrete.

    Laser leveler (in foreground) provides a height reference for finishing the concrete.

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