Report on Rmc plant
INTRODUCTION
RMC stands for Ready-Mix Concrete. It's a type of concrete that is manufactured in a
batching plant according to a set recipe, then delivered to a construction site in a liquid state
using transit mixers. RMC is composed of cement, water, aggregates (such as sand and
gravel), and sometimes additives or admixtures for specific properties.
Equiments:
Batching Plant: This is where various ingredients like cement, aggregates (sand, gravel,
crushed stone), water, and additives are measured and mixed in specific proportions
according to the desired concrete mix design.
Transit Mixers: These are large trucks equipped with rotating drums that transport the mixed
concrete from the batching plant to the construction site.
Cement Silos: Storage silos where cement is stored in bulk to be used in the mixing process.
Aggregate Storage Bins: These are compartments where different sizes of aggregates are
stored before being fed into the mixing process.
Water Tanks: Storage tanks for water, which is a crucial ingredient in the concrete mixing
process.
Objective :
Better quality concrete is produced .
Elimination of storage space for basic material.
Elimination of procurement / Hiring of plant and machinery.
Wastage of basic material is avoided.
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Procedure:
The procedure typically begins with the selection and preparation of the raw materials:
cement, aggregates, water, and any additives.
The raw materials are then measured and transferred to the batching plant where they are
mixed according to the predetermined mix design.
Once the concrete is mixed, it is loaded into transit mixers which transport it to the
construction site.
At the construction site, the concrete is discharged from the transit mixer and placed in the
desired location using various methods such as pumping, pouring, or spreading.
Quality control measures are implemented throughout the process to ensure that the concrete
meets the required specifications and standards.
Advantages:
Quality Control: RMC offers better quality control as it is produced under controlled
conditions in a plant.
Time-saving: It saves time on-site as it eliminates the need for mixing materials manually.
Consistency: RMC ensures consistency in strength, durability, and workability from batch to
batch.
Reduced Labor: Requires less labor for mixing and handling compared to on-site mixing.
Less Waste: Helps in reducing waste of materials on-site.
Applications: RMC is used in various construction projects such as buildings, bridges, roads,
pavements, dams, and other infrastructure projects.
Transportation: RMC is transported to the construction site in special trucks equipped with
rotating drums to prevent segregation and maintain the plasticity of the concrete.
Placement: Upon arrival at the construction site, RMC is discharged from the transit mixer
directly into the desired location using chutes or pumps. It is then leveled and compacted as
per the construction requirements.
Admixtures: Admixtures are often added to RMC to enhance its properties, such as
accelerating or retarding the setting time, improving workability, reducing water content, or
increasing durability.
Quality Assurance: Quality control measures are implemented throughout the production
and delivery process of RMC to ensure compliance with relevant standards and
specifications.
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SITE VISIT :
Infra.Market Concrete Plant - Gamanagatti Industrial Area - Gamanagatti Industrial Area,
Hubli.
Infra.Market is a one-stop solution for all your construction material requirements. With
world class manufacturing units and Innovation Center, we revolutionize construction
products from foundation to finish. We provide a variety of building materials and lifestyle
products that elevate interiors through our robust B2B, retail and B2C network . We are one
of Asia's fastest-growing construction solution companies transforming the ecosystem
through technology.
The address of this concrete plants is Plot No 226, 2nd Stage, Navnagar, Gamanagatti
Industrial Area, Hubli, Karnataka.
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Figure 1:12 MM SIZE AGGREGATE Figure 2:10MM SIZE AGGREGATE
Figure 3: CONCRETEFigure 4: RIVER SAND
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Figure 5: CEMENT SILOSFigure 6: CONCRETE MIXING TRUCK
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