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The simulation is modeled as a 2D problem. On the pictures below, the geometry, computational model and mesh of the wall is shown.

Fig. 1.a: Geometry and dimensions	Fig. 1.b: Computational model	Fig. 1.c: Computational mesh

In case of bottom pipe casting from the side, concrete is filled in through the pipe (see Fig. 1.b). The diameter of the pipe is equal to 0.1 m (note, that is modeled as a 2D problem). Concrete is filled in with prescribed velocity equal to 0.2 m/s inside the pipe. No-friction bounadry conditions are assumed an all surfaces. Boundary conditions on the holes are prescribed in local coordinate system where normal component of velocity is forbidden and tangent component is free.

The material parameters of used concrete are following:

Streamlines at different stages of solutions

Principal directions of deviatoric strain

Magnitudes of deviatoric strain

Video of casting simulation

In this case, the casting has been performed from the outlet located at the bottom part at the centre. The figures of computational mesh and model are shown below.

Fig. 2.a: Computational model	Fig. 2.b: Computational mesh

The material parameters were the same as in the case of pipe filling:

Streamlines at different stages of solutions

Principal directions of deviatoric strain

Magnitudes of deviatoric strain

Video of casting simulation