4.3 - Job Efficiency Factors
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What is the main function of a concrete mixer?
💡 Hint: Think about the materials that need to be mixed together.
What does IS 4925 provide guidelines for?
💡 Hint: Consider the context of concrete production standards.
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Which mixer type primarily relies on gravity?
💡 Hint: Think about which mixer types utilize weight.
The productivity of power mixers compared to free fall mixers is generally higher.
💡 Hint: Consider their operational mechanics.
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A concrete mixer has a batch size of 12 m³ and a cycle time of 6 minutes. If the plant achieves 75% efficiency, how much concrete can it produce in an hour?
💡 Hint: Use the same efficiency formula as previously discussed.
Analyze the impact on concrete quality if the mixing time is reduced below the IS 4925 recommended duration.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to texture and consistency with insufficient mixing.
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