Whether shutter vib_rator is relevant for a circular pier

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Accepted Answer

Yes, shutter vibrator is relevant for a circular pier.

Shutter vibrator is used to compact concrete and remove air voids.
Circular piers also require proper compaction of concrete.
Shutter vibrator helps in achieving uniform and dense concrete in circular piers.
It ensures better strength and durability of the pier.
Example: In the construction of a circular bridge pier, a shutter vibrator would be used to ensure proper compaction of concrete.

Accepted Answer

It is usually not required since circular pier are usually designed without any link bars so that shutter vib_rator does not no longer relevant since same concrete compaction can be achieved with vib_ratory needles.

Whether shutter vib_rator is relevant for a circular pier

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