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RMC is a type of concrete, which is a mixture of Portland Cement, Water, Fine (Sand) and Coarse aggregates. It is manufactured in a cement factory or batched plants in specific proportions and transported in a Transit-mixer to the construction sites.
RMC is eco-friendly compared to site mix concrete because mixing is done in closed chambers as it reduces the noise and air pollution.
There are three types in ready-mix concrete, and they are briefly presented below:
It is also known as truck mixed concrete, in which materials are batched at a central plant and are thoroughly mixed in the truck in transition. Transit-mixing separate water from the cement and aggregates and allows the concrete to be mixed instantly before using at the job site.
Transit-mixing avoids the problems of early hardening and slump loss that result in delays in transportation. The disadvantage is the capacity of the truck is smaller than the same truck carrying central-mixed concrete.
The first RMC plant in India was set up in Pune, 1992.
It is used to increase the truck's load capacity where concrete is mixed at the plant to shrink the volume of the concrete. The balance mixing of concrete is completed in the truck during transit time or at the construction site.
Sometimes, the central mixed plants are referred to as wet batch plants. The concrete is batched and completely mixed in a stationary mixer at the plant site before discharging it into the truck mixers.
The advantages of central-mixed concrete are better quality control, consistency, higher production capability and reduce wear on the truck mixer drums.
RMC was first used for the construction of Bhakra Nangal Dam Project in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh.
Volumetric mobile mixer is also a truck that contains raw materials and water, which can be mixed on the truck at the job site. The on-truck mixing at the job site eliminates the problems of ready-mix concrete.
Quality Control is very important as it has to be mixed with a proper dose of admixtures and transported to different locations. All the ingredients used for the mixture of concrete are thoroughly tested for quality and physical properties based on Indian Standard Codes. Everything is taken care of by batching plants while manufacturing the concrete mixture to produce highly durable, sustainable and premier quality for long-lasting structures.
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Technically Reviewed by Rajesh Pagadala, MS, Founder & CEO - BuildersMart. Written by Vani paspula, Content Manager.
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posted on Jan 17, 2020 2:23:54 PM