Ready mix concrete is the product needed for construction when there is not enough room to mix the concrete on site. The contractor can specify the materials he wants in the concrete such as the aggregate size which can be 3/4 inch to 1 inch, and the mixing will take place at the concrete plant. This is not only better when the job site has limited space, but it also is better in harsh weather. Control of the mix is also better.
The mixed concrete is transported in a truck with an agitator built into the truck which keeps the concrete mixing while the truck is on its way to the site. This agitator will keep the mix from separating. Peterman Concrete can ensure this happens.
The type of cement, sand and gravel which the contractor wants in the concrete can be added at the plant, and does not have to be dropped at the job site and shoveled into a mobile mixer which can result in concrete that does not meet the specifications. Controlled mixing at the concrete plant ensures a proper mix is delivered. Ready Mix Concrete in Kalamazoo recommends this process and which companies can implement it.
Slump is an important characteristic which can be measured at the concrete plant before the batch leaves. Slump is important in the mix of concrete because it is a measure of the consistency of the concrete. The process of measuring the slump is an easy one to do. The mixed concrete is filled to the top of a cone which is then turned upside down to allow the concrete to slump into a pile. The distance the concrete slumps from the original height is called the slump factor.
The concrete should not turn into a puddle when the cone is turned upside down because this consistency would not be usable. Slump gives an indication of the workability of the concrete and the performance of the concrete when it is set in place. It does not directly measure the water content of the concrete. A superplasticizer is a chemical which can be added to the mix to increase the slump factor without adding more water.
These are all controls which a Ready Mix Concrete in Kalamazoo can discuss with a contractor. Ready mix concrete can ensure these controls are met. Get in touch with Peterman Concrete Kalamazoo for more information.
