GOVT.

POLYTECHNIC KANDHAMAL ,
PHULBANI
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

NAME-SIBUN DASH
REGD.NO-L23 113001006
BRANCH- Civil Engineering
SUBJECT-Pr.3 Technical Seminar
SEMESTER-4th
SESSION-2023-2024

Year – 2nd
year
 PRESENTATION ON
READY-MIX CONCRETE

Submitted To: Submitted By:

Ashish Nayak Sibun Dash
CONTENTS
• INTRODUCTION
• IMPORTANCE IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
• COMPONENTS OF READY-MIX CONCRETE.
• PRODUCTION PROCESS
• MIXING PROCESS
• ADVANTAGES
• STRENGTH AND DURABILITY
• CONCLUSION
• REFERENCES
INTRODUCTION
Ready-mix concrete is a pre-made mixture of cement,
aggregates, water, and additives, delivered to construction sites
ready for immediate use.
IMPORTANCE IN CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS.
• Ready-mix concrete is crucial in construction for its convenience,
consistency, and time-saving benefits, ensuring efficient project
completion with high-quality results.
COMPONENTS OF READY-MIX CONCRETE

Cement
• Aggregates
• Water
• Admixtures
1. AGGREGATE:-
• Aggregates are granular materials such as sand, gravel, or
crushed stone used in the production of concrete. They provide
strength and durability to the concrete mixture by filling the
voids between cement particles.
AGGREGATES ARE DIVIDED INTO TWO
CATEGORIES FROM THE CONSIDERATION OF
SIZE
Coarse aggregate.

Fine aggregate.
• The size of the aggregate bigger than 4.75 mm is considered as
coarse aggregate and aggregate whose size is 4.75 mm and less is
considered as fine aggregate.
2. CEMENT
• Cement is a binding agent used in concrete and mortar, essential
for holding together the aggregates and forming a solid
structure.
3.ADMIXTURE
• Air-entraining admixtures (mainly used in concrete
exposed to freezing).
• Water-reducing admixtures, plasticizers (reduce the
dosage of water while maintaining the workability).
• Retarding admixtures (mainly used in hot weather to
retard the reaction of hydration).
FLY ASH:
Fly ash is a by-product from coal-fired electricity generating power plants.

The fly ash is generally used in the concrete in the following ways.
• As partial replace for cement.
 WATER
The pH value of water should be in between 6.0 and 8.0
according to IS 456-2000.
PRODUCTION PROCESS
BATCHING PLANT OVERVIEW
Central component of ready-mix concrete production

Functions:

Weighing and Mixing of Ingredients

Control System for Precision

• Ensures Consistency and Quality
MIXING PROCESS

Ingredients combined in specific proportions

Agitated to achieve uniform consistency

• Ensures homogenous mixture for quality concrete
ADVANTAGES
Ready-mix concrete: pre-mixed concrete delivered to the construction site.
• Ensures consistency, quality, and efficiency.
• Consistency
• Time-saving
• Quality control
QUALITY CONTROL MEASURES
Essential for ensuring concrete quality.
• Includes tests for strength, durability, and consistency.
STRENGTH AND DURABILITY
Key factors in concrete performance.
• Achieved through proper mix design and curing methods.
CASE STUDIES
SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS
Ready-mix concrete used in diverse projects.
• Examples: bridges, skyscrapers, residential complexes.
CONCLUSION
Ready-mix concrete: vital for modern construction.

Ensures consistency, quality, and efficiency.

• Integral for sustainable and efficient building practices.
REFERENCES
• Concrete technology

•www.rdcconcrete.com

•www.scribd.com
•www.wikipedia.org/