Concrete Mixer

Concrete Mixer

A machine that mixes cement, sand, water, and other aggregates to create concrete is called a concrete mixer. It can work alone or as part of a concrete batching plant. The main goal of a concrete mixer is to ensure that all concrete components are blended thoroughly to create a consistent mixture. Concrete mixers are available in various sizes and types, from small hand-held mixers to large stationary mixers. Drum mixers are the most common type of concrete mixer, with a rotating barrel for mixing.

They can be tilting or non-tilting. Other mixers like pan mixers, planetary mixers, and continuous mixers are used for various applications, from small-scale construction to industrial production. Transit mixers, also called concrete mixer trucks or cement mixer trucks, are a type of continuous mixer designed for mixing and transporting concrete. They are crucial in achieving efficient and consistent blending of concrete ingredients, resulting in high-quality products for various construction projects like buildings, bridges, roads, and other infrastructure projects.

Branch: Civil Engineering

Subject: Construction Technology

Topic: Mixing of Concrete Materials

Subtopic: Concrete Mixer

Learning Objectives

After completing this module, you will be able to:

  • 1. Understand what a concrete mixer is and its main purpose.
  • 2. Identify different types of concrete mixers and their applications.
  • 3. Describe the key components of a transit concrete mixer.
  • 4. Explain the working principle of a batch mixer.
  • 5. Understand the step-by-step process involved in working of batch mixer.
  • 6. Understand the step-by-step process involved in working of transit mixer.

Concrete Mixer Working Model

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