ACI 304 version 2000

4.4 Central mixing BATCHING should not exceed 80% of drum capacity
Truck mixing BATCHING should not exceed 63% of drum capacity
4.5 Maximum of 1.5 hrs
Central mixing TIME depends on manufacturer's rated capacity (e.g. 1 min for 1 yd3 + 1/4
Truck mixing time depends on charging, mixing, agitating speed (e.g. Optimum 70-100 rev
*Charging, mixing and Agitating speeds shall be attached to every unit
*Retarder Admixtures can be used to maintain workability of concrete then Accelerator prio
Rinse the mixer at the end of the day or at every load for hot weather and special proportio
Rinse water can be removed by reversing the drum for 5 to 10 revolutions for medium spee
4.6 Control of temperature
Cooling - ice, chilled mixing water, chilled aggregates, liquid nitrogen
Heating - heated water, heated aggregates
4.7 Prior to discharging, mixer drum should be rotated for 30 revolutions to remove any stagna
4.8 Check mixer performance
air content, slump, unit weight of air-free mortar, coarse aggregate content, compressive s
4.9 Maintenance
a
Maintain to prevent mortar leakage
b
Inner mixer surfaces should be kept clean
c
Worn blades should be replaced
d
Mixers not meeting mixer performance tests should be taken out of service and
4.11 Returned concrete
Reuse of treated return concrete either by admixture or mechanical means
Disposal
ASTM C94
13 Batch ticket should have all pertinent information
14 Plant inspection

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olutions for medium speed

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e content, compressive strength

taken out of service and repaired

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