4.2 - Productivity Estimation
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Practice Questions
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Define a free fall mixer.
💡 Hint: Think about how gravity influences the mixing process.
What is cycle time?
💡 Hint: Consider the steps involved in running a batch.
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What type of mixer uses gravity for mixing?
💡 Hint: Consider which mixer category relies on Earth's pull.
True or False: Power mixers can handle lower slumps effectively.
💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of power mixers.
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A plant operates with two types of mixers: one that produces 15 m3/h and another that produces 25 m3/h. If the plant runs for 8 hours per day, how much concrete can it produce in a week?
💡 Hint: Calculate daily production and multiply by the number of days.
Discuss how varying the efficiency from 70% to 90% would affect production per hour and justify the significance of maintaining a good efficiency in batching plants.
💡 Hint: Use the formula for calculating production based on efficiency.
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