VIBRATOR MONITORS: Concrete Paving Technology Generates Buzz

摘要

During the roadway paving process, vibrator monitor technology can record and display data such as vibrator frequency, paver location, travel speed, and air temperature for all vibrators at all times. This information can lead to improved portland concrete cement pavement quality, reduced deterioration, and alleviation of maintenance time and costs. Consolidation of the entire area of concrete pavement is essential for good quality. During the paving process, concrete vibrators contribute to consolidation by producing rapid vibratory impulses, liquefying the mortar and reducing the internal friction between the aggregate particles. In liquid condition, concrete settles under the action of gravity. When vibration is discontinued, friction is reestablished. Vibrators must operate at specified frequencies to achieve proper consolidation and to avoid premature deterioration.