3 - Mixing Duration and Guidelines
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What is a Power Mixer?
💡 Hint: Think about how the mixer operates.
Why is cleaning the mixer important?
💡 Hint: What happens if old concrete hardens?
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What type of mixer is suitable for cohesive mixes?
💡 Hint: Think about the challenges of mixing tough materials.
True or False: Overloading a mixer can harm the quality of the concrete mix.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if you don't use the right amount.
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Describe how you would handle a situation where concrete consistently fails to achieve the desired slump during mixing.
💡 Hint: Think about the variables affecting the mix.
If a concrete mixer has a cycle time of 4 minutes and a batching size of 9 cubic meters, calculate the output per hour.
💡 Hint: Use the formula for calculating hourly output.
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