Overview
ISO 17740-1:2015 defines terminology and commercial specifications for stationary concrete placing systems used in building construction. It covers concrete placing systems mounted on a slewing pedestal and base structure (placing booms, boom pedestal, base, control station, climbing systems, etc.). The standard applies to stationary units only and explicitly excludes placing systems that are part of mobile or trailer‑mounted concrete pumping systems (see ISO 21573‑1). ISO 17740‑1 is the first part of a series; additional parts addressing safety are under preparation.
Key topics
This part standardizes the vocabulary and the information that manufacturers and suppliers should publish as commercial specifications. Major technical topics include:
- Terminology - Clear definitions for terms such as concrete placing system, placing boom, boom pedestal, counter‑jib and ballast, control station, base structure, climbing system and self‑climbing system.
- Classification - Types of stationary systems: free‑standing, ballasted free‑standing, free‑standing with support, inside (self) climbing, and wall‑mounted systems.
- Dimensional characteristics - Key geometric data to be specified: horizontal reach, vertical reach, boom depth reach (including end hose), boom arm lengths, articulation angles for each arm, slewing angle, and working‑range diagrams.
- Commercial specifications - Information required on product datasheets:
- General characteristics: manufacturer contact, prime mover details (combustion engine or electric) including engine/power ratings, fuel/electrical specs.
- Dimensional characteristics: reach, arm lengths, angles, delivery line diameter, end hose length.
- System characteristics: model, number of boom sections, mass for crane lifting, operating ambient temperature range, slewing speed, hydraulic system pressure, oil tank capacity.
Applications and users
ISO 17740‑1 is intended to support:
- Manufacturers and OEMs preparing product datasheets and commercial specifications for placing booms and stationary concrete distribution equipment.
- Procurement and specifiers (contractors, builders, consultants) evaluating and comparing placing systems by consistent, standardized data.
- Engineers and planners responsible for equipment selection, installation, lifting/erection planning, and integration with building structures (base plates, floor frames, climbing systems).
- Maintenance and service teams using standardized terminology for parts, service manuals, and spare‑parts ordering.
- Standards committees and technical writers creating subsequent safety and performance standards for stationary placing equipment.
Related standards
- ISO 21573‑1 - Concrete pumps: terminology and commercial specifications for mobile/trailer‑mounted systems (complements the exclusion in ISO 17740‑1).
- ISO 11375 - Building construction machinery and equipment - terms and definitions (general vocabulary used across equipment standards).
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