International Journal of Concrete Technology
Smart Technologies for the Modernization of Ready-Mix Concrete Operation
1Final Year, M.Tech., Department of (Civil) Construction
Engineering and Management, BVM Engineering College,
Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India.
2Professor, PG Coordinator, Construction Engineering and
Management, Civil Engineering Department, BVM
Engineering College, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India.
3Assistant Professor, Structural Engineering Department, BVM
Engineering College, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India.
4Senior Engineer, Wartical Space Infra, Ahmedabad, Gujarat,
India.
Abstract
Abstract
Ready-mix concrete is a product that is ready to use. It is made up of cement, sand, aggregate, and water.
In accordance with client requirements, a transit mixer transports the combined material to the location.
Ten years ago, ready-mix concrete was first introduced to the Indian construction industry; however, its
high tax rates and excessive costs initially hindered its widespread use. However, it became more popular
because it required less strength, time, and effort than site-mixed concrete. Because of its closed chamber
mixing method, ready-mix concrete is also environmentally favorable since it lowers air pollution and noise. For big or medium-sized projects, ready-mix concrete has been shown to be a time and cost-effective solution, despite early resistance.
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