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r18tdi · #**2021** Posted **Feb 3, 2017, 7:40 PM**

Someone should time-lapse the shit outta this.

LouisVanDerWright · #**2022** Posted **Feb 3, 2017, 8:02 PM**

In extreme weather they tend not to pour, but I think the limiting factor is is more worker safety and comfort than the concrete not setting properly. Concrete hardening is actually a exothermic calcification reaction and therefore creates quite a bit of its own heat. I think they run into more problems in extreme heat where they actually have to douse the concrete with water for days afterwards to keep it cool enough for the reaction to continue evenly.

harryc · #**2023** Posted **Feb 3, 2017, 8:13 PM**

Curbed Article

http://chicago.curbed.com/2017/2/3/1...-concrete-pour

Notyrview · #**2024** Posted **Feb 3, 2017, 8:41 PM**

Awesome. This should be pretty exciting. The trump pour was jaw-dropping.

Skyguy_7 · #**2025** Posted **Feb 3, 2017, 8:50 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamInTheLoop

Excited for the first massive pour.

Open question: What firm is the structural engineer for Vista?

Magnusson Klemencic Associates

vexxed82 · #**2026** Posted **Feb 3, 2017, 9:24 PM**

Pour should commence at 8:00am per source at bKL

Rocket49 · #**2027** Posted **Feb 3, 2017, 11:51 PM**

Would a pour of this size typically take 5 or 6 hours?

BVictor1 · #**2028** Posted **Feb 4, 2017, 12:14 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocket49

Would a pour of this size typically take 5 or 6 hours?

Or longer.

They're saying this will be about 4,000cy, well...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb316412.htm

This one might take about 16-18 hours.

KWILLSKYLINE · #**2029** Posted **Feb 4, 2017, 12:20 AM**

Cool article about our cities last mega pour if you guys want to compare.

http://csengineermag.com/article/tru...at-foundation/

Bvic...you beat me to it. Haha

Rocket49 · #**2030** Posted **Feb 4, 2017, 1:53 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by KWILLSKYLINE

Cool article about our cities last mega pour if you guys want to compare.

http://csengineermag.com/article/tru...at-foundation/

Thanks for the article. It was neat reading all the info on self consolidating concrete (SSC) that was used for the pour at the Trump Tower.

I assume that the Vista Tower will also use SSC?

Or perhaps they have developed an even better concrete between 2005 and now?

vexxed82 · #**2031** Posted **Feb 4, 2017, 4:50 AM**

See any of you out there tomorrow AM? I'll be there around 8. And will look like this most likely.

BVictor1 · #**2032** Posted **Feb 4, 2017, 7:41 AM**

^^I so wish I could be there. Do as you do and take those awesome shots... All of you who contribute, enjoy the experience.

KWILLSKYLINE · #**2033** Posted **Feb 4, 2017, 10:56 AM**

Wish I could go. Best of luck everyone and thanks for toughing the elements. Bring a jug of cocoa with maybe a little something extra in there to keep you warm and toasty. Haha.

XIII · #**2034** Posted **Feb 4, 2017, 2:41 PM**

The show is starting. 6 concrete trucks, 3 hose cranes (is that what they are called?)

Also, if anyone is passing by, bkl has a model in their window for a Mich Ave proposal. Is it ok to post it if it hasn't been officially announced?

crnkgt · #**2035** Posted **Feb 4, 2017, 2:50 PM**

Where is the best place to watch this from? Any easily accessible elevated vantage points? Looking forward to seeing this for a bit today!

the urban politician · #**2036** Posted **Feb 4, 2017, 3:01 PM**

I was going to come to the city today to quickly check this out but damn! My son has a play date from 2-3 pm.

LouisVanDerWright · #**2037** Posted **Feb 4, 2017, 3:39 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by XIII

The show is starting. 6 concrete trucks, 3 hose cranes (is that what they are called?

Also, if anyone is passing by, bkl has a model in their window for a Mich Ave proposal. Is it ok to post it if it hasn't been officially announced?

Mobile concrete pumps, I only see two of them, where's the third?

Also uhhh yeah you can post that, does anyone here hesitate to post information before it has been formally announced? Lol.

nergie · #**2038** Posted **Feb 4, 2017, 3:55 PM**

danielschell · #**2039** Posted **Feb 4, 2017, 4:06 PM**

It's happening.

http://wp.me/p7uLxw-2bB

UPChicago · #**2040** Posted **Feb 4, 2017, 4:10 PM**

Crazy how thin each of the sections will be, I don't think and of the renderings really illustrated that point well.