Practice Mixing Intensity and Productivity - 2.5.2 | 9. Free Fall Non-Tilting Reversible Mixer | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

Define a free fall mixer.

💡 Hint: Think about how gravity is used in construction.

Question 2

Easy

What is the minimum slump required for free fall mixers?

💡 Hint: Remember the challenges with handling stiff mixes.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary function of a power mixer?

  • To mix materials using gravity
  • To mix rapidly with low slumps
  • To create a paste

💡 Hint: Think about the advantages of rapid motion.

Question 2

True or False: Free fall mixers can handle very low slump mixes effectively.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens with low slumps.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A batching plant has a capacity of 15m³ and an efficiency rate of 75%. If the cycle time is 6 minutes, calculate the estimated production per hour.

💡 Hint: Use the formula to dissect each term: batch size, efficiency, and cycle time.

Question 2

Discuss the impact of exceeding the mixing duration on concrete quality, providing concrete examples.

💡 Hint: Think about factors affecting hydration and workability.

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