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MIXING OF CONCRETE

MIXING
Done in order to ensure each particle of aggregate in fresh concrete will be coated with the cement paste Also to give a homogenous even coloured product. First stage of mixing is called BATCHING. Batching is process where it involves weighing out or measuring out all of the ingredients for a batch of concrete.

 The materials that are mixed at any one time constitute a batch. Quality of concrete depends on the accuracy of the batching operation. However, thorough mixing is essential for complete blending of the materials that are required for the production of homogeneous, uniform concrete. Inadequate mixing result in lower strength.

 There are 2 method for concrete mixing that is: a) hand mixing b) machine mixing The biggest problem with concrete produced with construction mixers on site is quality control.

HAND MIXING
Uniformity more difficulty to be achieved Aggregate is spread in a uniform layer on a hard, clean & non porous basic. Then cement is spread over the aggregate and dry material are mixed by turning over from one end of the heap to another & cutting with a shovel till the mix appear uniform. Water is gradually added to the trough formed by the uniform dry mix.

 It involves usage of more labours compared concrete mixed using machine. The quality of mix is difficult to be controlled.

 Hand Mixing

MACHINE MIXING
Ensure the concrete mixer is clean and have no left over concrete before start mixing new one. There are many types of machine for concrete mixing such as Tilting Type Mixer, NonTilting Type Mixer and Pan Mixer. Machine mixing is efficient & economical compared to hand mixing.

 MIXING TIME Optimum length of mixing time depends on a) type of mixer b) size / condition of mixer c) Speed of rotation d) Quality of blending materials Uniformity of mix increase together in length of mixing time. Long mixing times may cause some breakdown of the aggregate.

 Lean, dry or harsh mixes require longer mixing times Concrete made with angular aggregates need more mixing than those made with rounded gravels.

Tilting Type Pan Mixer

READY MIX CONCRETE

Ready mix concrete is concrete that is made at ready-mixed plant and then transported to the site in rotating-drum trucks or transit mixers. Proportioning, batching, mixing and delivery are all done by the concrete supplier. High quality control

 Advantages of using ready mix concrete: a) better quality concrete due to usage of trained personnel and automated equipment b) elimination of material storage on congested building sites - no need to allocate place at site for storage of cement, aggregate, sand c) save the contractors time and usage of labours energy to mix the concrete

 For ready mix concrete supply, the purchaser should specify the following: a) Designated max. size of coarse aggregate b) Desired / max. slump at the point of delivery c) Air content (for air entrained concrete) d) Mix design requirement such as cement content, max. water content & admixtures or minimum compressive strength at 28 days e) Unit weight required (for structural lightweight concrete.

Ready Mix Concrete Truck

 Ready Mix Batching Plant

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