2.1 - Overview and Mechanism
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Practice Questions
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What type of mixer uses gravity to mix concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about the motion involved in the mixing process.
What is a characteristic feature of a pan mixer?
💡 Hint: Consider how the paddles might be arranged.
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Which type of mixer is better for stiff mixes?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between the type of mix and mixer design.
True or False: Mixing duration is unimportant for achieving homogeneous concrete.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the mixing standards provided in the guidelines.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a pan mixer that can hold 1500 liters and a cycle time of 6 minutes, calculate its concrete batch production in cubic meters per hour if the efficiency is rated at 75%.
💡 Hint: Don't forget to convert liters to cubic meters.
You are conducting a test with a trough mixer and got 12 m^3 in 10 minutes. If the batch size is 3 m^3, how many batches did you complete and what is your batching efficiency?
💡 Hint: Always remember to calculate total time in hours!
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