03 37 26 Underwater Placed Concrete

03 37 26 Underwater Placed Concrete

Underwater Placed Concrete

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This topic includes information related to underwater concrete placed during construction. Underwater concrete is placed using a tremie, a vertical pipe with a funnel shaped top. Mixtures for underwater concrete are designed for a continuous pour and prevention of cement washout. Additives are used in conjunction with cement and aggregate to increase underwater concrete strength.