Practice Mixing Duration And Guidelines (3) - Free Fall Non-Tilting Reversible Mixer

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Question 1.
What is a Power Mixer?
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Think about how the mixer operates.
Question 2.
Why is cleaning the mixer important?
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What happens if old concrete hardens?
3Question 3.
What type of mixer is suitable for cohesive mixes?
- Free fall mixer
- Power mixer
- Drum mixer
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Think about the challenges of mixing tough materials.
4Question 4.
True or False: Overloading a mixer can harm the quality of the concrete mix.
- True
- False
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Consider what happens if you don't use the right amount.
Question 5.
Describe how you would handle a situation where concrete consistently fails to achieve the desired slump during mixing.
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Think about the variables affecting the mix.
Question 6.
If a concrete mixer has a cycle time of 4 minutes and a batching size of 9 cubic meters, calculate the output per hour.
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Use the formula for calculating hourly output.

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