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Prepared by:
September 2012
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INTRODUCTION
Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) is a ready-to-use concrete, with predetermined mixture of
cement, aggregates, additives and water. It is manufactured in a centrally located factory
(Batching plant) according to a set recipe or as per specifications of the client. It is then
delivered to the clients worksite, often in special trucks (Transit mixer) capable of mixing the
ingredients of the concrete en route. This results in a precise mixture, allowing specialty
concrete mixtures to be developed and implemented on construction sites.
RMC is preferred to on-site concrete mixing because of the precision of the mixture and
reduced worksite confusion. It facilitates speedy construction through programmed delivery
at site and mechanized operation with consequent economy. It also decreases labour, site
supervising cost and project time, thereby resulting in savings, proper control and economy
in the use of raw materials. It assures consistent quality through accurate computerized
control of aggregates and water as per mix designs. It minimizes cement wastage due to bulk
handling and there is no dust problem and therefore, pollution-free.
MARKET
The Ready mix concrete business in India is still in its infancy; where as in developed
countries, nearly 80% of cement consumption is in the form of ready mix concrete and 20% in
the form of recast. In India, ready mix concrete accounts for less than 5% of consumption,
and as much as 82% of cement consumption is in the form of site-mixed concrete. While 70%
of cement produced in a developed country like Japan is used by RMC business, in India,
only around 2% of total cement production is used by RMC.
The growth of RMC in India was predominantly driven by demand from metros (Tier-1) and
Tier-2 cities. But now, since the focus has shifted to Tier-3 & 4 cities, the demand for RMC
has shown steady increase. Anticipating huge potential for the product, cement majors,
including Associated Cement Companies, Grasim, L&T, India Cements, Priyadarsini
Cements, Chettinad Cement and Madras Cements, have forayed into the RMC business and
the share of RMC is expected to go up from present levels of around 5% of the total cement
production to the global average of 70%, according to industry players.
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PROJECT PARAMETERS
Capacity
The production capacity of a Ready-Mix Concrete Plant varies according to the capacity of
the Batching Plant used. Most commonly used RMC Plants will be having a production
capacity of 30 m3/hr (90,000 m3/year, based on 300 working days and single shift of 10
hours).
Land
An extent of around 1 acre of dry land is required for setting up a Ready-Mix Concrete Plant.
Location
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Means of Finance
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CONCLUSION
Ready Mix Concrete is a modern technique of production of concrete in large quantities
away from the actual site of placing. It is very useful in cities where demand of concrete is
very high and construction sites are in congested areas, where mixing on site is not possible.
The Supervisory and labour costs associated with production of RMC is less, and the quality
of concrete is high. It is suitable for huge industrial and residential projects where time plays
a vital role.
For further details please contact Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd.
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