#013 RMC - Ready Mix Concrete and its advantages

Ready mix concrete was started in India around the year 1994. Ready mix concrete is a tailor-made concrete which improves durability and sustainability. Instead of purchasing the raw materials by individuals and experimenting every time with handling and proportioning, it would be far better idea to entrust all these activities to some expert supplier who is having a professional acumen.

Following are the advantages of using ready mixed concrete:

1. Reduction in cement consumption by 10 – 12 % due to better handling and proper mixing. Further reduction is possible if mineral admixtures or cementitious materials are used.
2. Since ready mixed concrete (RMC) uses bulk cement instead of bagged cement, dust pollution will be reduced and cement will be saved.
3. Conservation of energy and resources because of saving of cement.
4. Environment pollution is reduced due to less production of cement.
5. With better durability of structure, their overall service life increase and there is saving in life-cycle cost.
6. Quality assurance due to mechanical handling and uniformity of processes.
7. Eliminating or minimizing human error and reduction in dependency on labour.
8. General benefits like speedy work, stability of structures etc..