National Institute of Technology, Srinagar Department of Civil Engineering

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,SRINAGAR
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
PRESENTATION ON:
READY MIX CONCRETE
PRESENTED BY:
1. VIJAY KANT SINGH 2022BCIV098
2. NAVEEN KUMAR 2022BCIV099
3. SATYAM SEEMEY 2022BCIV138
CONTENTS
i. INTRODUCTION
ii. HISTORY
iii. TYPES OF RMC
iv. MATERIAL REQUIRED
v. FUTURE OF RMC
vi. QUALITY CONTROL
vii. TESTS ON RMC
viii. STORAGE
ix. APPLICATION
x. ADVANTAGES
xi. DISADVANTAGES
xii. CONCLUSION
Ready Mix Concrete:
Revolutionizing
i. Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) is manufactured at
Construction batching plants and transported to the

construction site
ii. It provides a precise mixture for various types
of construction, reducing time and labor
costs.
iii. RMC is economical, eco-friendly, and
minimizes wastage.
iv. The global RMC market was valued at $492.2
billion in 2015, with steady growth in India.
v. RMC is widely used in diverse construction
projects, from homes to dams and runways.
History and Growth of RMC
Traditionally, India used Site Mixed Concrete (SMC) before RMC's popularity rose.
1 1936
First RMC plant established in the UK.
2 1992
First RMC plant in India, located in Pune.
3 USES
Bhakra Dam was the first major project in India to use RMC.
4 Present
RMC contributed 2-3% to concrete production in India.
RMC now contributes about 20% to concrete production
in India.
Types of Ready Mixed
Concrete
1 Transit Mixed 2 Shrink Mixed
Concrete Concrete
Ingredients mixed directly Mixing done in two
in truck mixers without phases: first at plant
pre-mixing. Also known mixer, then during
as dry batched concrete. transportation.
3 Central Mixed Concrete

Concrete mixed at batching plant with stationary plant-
mounted mixer. Also called wet batch or pre-mix plants.
offering better quality.
Materials in RMC
1. Cement: Binding material .
HAVE grades like M33, M43, and M53 used in India .
2. Admixtures: Additives like plasticizers and retarders to adjust concrete

properties.
3. Aggregates: Coarse and fine, forming 70-80% of concrete’s volume.
4. Water: Essential for hydration; water quality significantly impacts

concrete properties
5. Fly Ash: By-product from coal plants, enhances durability and strength.
.
Admixtures in RMC
Air Entrainment Plasticizers
Helpful in cold regions but
Increases workability and
reduces strength. Natural
reduces water-cement ratio.
wood resin
LIGNOSULPHATE
Retarders Accelerators
Slows down the setting time It speed up the setting time
of concrete. of concrete.
ORGANIC ACIDS Calcium nitrate
Future of RMC in India
Current State
RMC contributes about 20% to concrete production in
India.
Growth Potential
Significant room for expansion compared to 60-70%
usage in developed countries.
Research and Development

Increased focus on improving RMC technology and
applications.
Quality Control Factors and
Tests
1. Quality control ensures RMC meets required
standards for properties and durability.
2. Indian Standards like IS 4926:2003 govern

sampling and quality checks.
3. Tests include water content, specific gravity,

aggregate impact and crushing value, and
slump tests.
4. Fly ash and GGBS are tested for fineness,

while water pH and impurity levels are
monitored.
5. Proper storage of materials is crucial to

maintain RMC quality during production.
Concrete Testing and Mix
Design
Fresh Concrete
Slump test and flow test for workability.
Hardened Concrete
Compressive strength test at 3, 7, and 28 days using
150mm cubes.
Mix Design
Considers water-cement ratio, workability, exposure
conditions, grade, and aggregate type.
Aggregate Testing
1 Impact Value 2 Crushing Value
Should be within 45% for Similar limits as impact
non-wearing surfaces and value, tested as per IS
30% for wearing surfaces. 2386 (Part 4) - 1963.
3 Flakiness and Elongation Index

Applicable for aggregates larger than 6.3mm, as per IS 2386
(Part 1) - 1963.
Storage and Handling of RMC
Materials
Cement Storage Aggregate Storage Water Storage

. Stored in silos, loaded by Stored in bins and covered by Stored in drums and tanks,
pneumatic blower system sheets to protect from elements. ensuring clean supply.
Applications of RMC
- Widely used in roads, foundations, driveways, floors, bridges, tunnels, dams, and
- Advantages in each application include durability, low maintenance.
- Particularly beneficial for large-scale projects requiring consistent concrete qualit
Roads Foundations
Durable and low-maintenance Economical and green solution

concrete roads using RMC. for various construction
projects.
Bridges Dams
Ensures homogenous quality for High-strength RMC for water
structural integrity and load pressure resistance and
requirements. environmental exposure.

Advantages of RMC
- High quality due to precise manufacturing standards
- Reduces need for on-site material storage and
Quality Efficiency
manual labor
Consistent, high-quality Reduces on-site storage
concrete produced with
.- Increases construction speed, producing 30-60 metric needs and speeds up
advanced technology. construction process.
cubes per hour.
- Environmentally friendly, minimizes dust and waste Environmental Cost-effective

Reduces dust, noise, and air Reduces labor costs and
reduces noise pollution. pollution at construction material wastage.
sites.
- Reduces overall construction costs through efficient
- use of materials and labor

Disadvantages and Challenges
- Requires significant investment and better transportation logistics.
- - Limited time for usage (around 120 minutes), with risks from traffic delays.-
- Best suited for large projects due to higher initial costs.
Workability loss during Time constraints for usage

transport
Traffic-related delays Higher initial investment
Limited suitability for small Requires efficient transport

projects system
- Formwork and site readiness are essential to avoid delays and
maintain concrete quality.

CONCLUSION
In summary, ready-mix concrete has evolved

significantly, offering convenient, quality-controlled
concrete with vast applications. Its benefits include
efficiency and reduced labor, though logistics
remain challenging. Future trends emphasize
sustainability and innovation.

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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,SRINAGAR

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

Construction batching plants and transported to the

3 Central Mixed Concrete

2. Admixtures: Additives like plasticizers and retarders to adjust concrete

3. Aggregates: Coarse and fine, forming 70-80% of concrete’s volume.

4. Water: Essential for hydration; water quality significantly impacts

Research and Development

2. Indian Standards like IS 4926:2003 govern

3. Tests include water content, specific gravity,

4. Fly ash and GGBS are tested for fineness,

5. Proper storage of materials is crucial to

3 Flakiness and Elongation Index

Cement Storage Aggregate Storage Water Storage

- Advantages in each application include durability, low maintenance.

- Particularly beneficial for large-scale projects requiring consistent concrete qualit

Durable and low-maintenance Economical and green solution

Ensures homogenous quality for High-strength RMC for water

structural integrity and load pressure resistance and

requirements. environmental exposure.

- Reduces need for on-site material storage and

- Environmentally friendly, minimizes dust and waste Environmental Cost-effective

- use of materials and labor

- Best suited for large projects due to higher initial costs.

Workability loss during Time constraints for usage

Traffic-related delays Higher initial investment

Limited suitability for small Requires efficient transport

- Formwork and site readiness are essential to avoid delays and

maintain concrete quality.

In summary, ready-mix concrete has evolved

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