The modern world can barely exist without concrete.
It is the structure that makes up a huge portion of every construction made
today. So what makes concrete so sturdy and dependable that no structure of
importance (or of lesser interest) is without it?
Aggregates
Essentially, concrete is a mixture of two components:
aggregates and paste. The former is the main component that determines the
strength, durability, and flexibility of the concrete, whereas the former binds
it all together into a solid mass. Modern aggregates include various types of
components, such as gravel and stone. Cement serves as the primary paste
material.
Batching
Concrete batching is the process of mixing the
aggregate and paste together. It involves a machine called a concrete batching
plant, which could be mobile, or may consist of a series of machines complete
with conveyor technology for large-scale production. There are two main types
of batch plants, ready mix and central mix.
Operation
For large-scale plants, operation typically runs in
four parts: aggregate feeding, power feeding, conveyance and storage. A
conveyor belt delivers the aggregate into the weighing hopper, and when the
materials’ weights meet the standard amount, the hopper opens up and delivers
the aggregate to a mixer, where it will be mixed for a set period of time.
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