First of all, what exactly is concrete? In its simplest form, concrete is a mixture of aggregates and paste. The aggregates are sand and gravel or crushed stone; the paste is water and portland cement. The paste coats the surface of the sand and aggregates and binds them together into a rock-like mass known as concrete.
As mentioned in our previous blog post entitled “Concrete Frequently Asked Questions”, Ready Mix concrete is a type of concrete that is specially mixed and manufactured in a factory or mixing plant and then delivered by concrete mixers to the construction site. Ready Mix concrete is strong, durable, and resistant to fire, water, and weather. It also has a longer service life than wood, steel, asphalt, and other materials used for construction.
Ready Mix Concrete Industry Facts and Figures from the National Ready Mix Concrete Association:
Number of Ready Mixed Concrete Plants Nationwide: 7,500
Number of Ready Mixed Concrete Mixer Trucks Nationwide: 80,000
Number of Employees Nationwide (Including Concrete Mixer Truck Drivers, Executives, Middle Managers, Dispatchers, etc.): 125,000 – 140,000
The concrete produced in Bedrock Industries’ state-of-the-art Orlando Ready Mix concrete plant utilizes slurry mixed technology to produce high-quality kiln cured block in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. Our Ready Mix concrete has greater consistency, super homogenous mix, greater hydration, and better admixture utilization than concrete from other suppliers.
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