Quality-controlled RMC sets new standards in road construction

This conversation highlights how RMC innovations are streamlining delivery, batching, and performance in modern road projects.

How is ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) turning out to be a desired option in case of emergency bridge maintenance?
Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is highly effective for emergency bridge repairs due to its exceptional strength, durability, and rapid setting time. UHPC also enhances load-carrying capacity and extends the lifespan of bridges. Though initially more expensive, its long-term performance makes it a cost-effective solution for critical infrastructure repairs.

Why is reinforced concrete a preferred variant of concrete in bridge construction?
Reinforced concrete is a preferred choice in bridge construction because it combines the compressive strength of concrete with the tensile strength of steel, which makes it highly durable and versatile. Its properties can be tailored to meet specific design and structural requirements, allowing for greater flexibility in construction. Reinforced concrete also offers excellent resistance to weather, fire, and heavy loads, ensuring long service life with minimal maintenance.

How is concrete revolutionising modern-day bridge construction by offering durability, ease of maintenance, fire resistance, and cost-effectiveness?
⁠Concrete has revolutionised bridge construction by offering enhanced durability, reduced maintenance needs, and improved fire resistance. With advancements like high-performance and ultra-high-performance concrete, concrete can be tailored to meet specific structural demands. These innovations ensure longer lifespans, better load handling, and cost-effective construction. As a result, modern concrete solutions are becoming indispensable in building resilient and efficient bridge infrastructure.

Quick transportation of RMC to worksites can be a challenge in urban areas with traffic congestion. How does your company address this issue?
The rapid transportation of RMC to worksites is a challenge today, especially with traffic congestion and the high volume of vehicle movement in urban areas. Workable concrete preparation at the site is also a challenge. Continuous mixing enables us to prepare and deliver flowable concrete with maximum workability, resulting in improved outcomes. Meeting material requirements and streamlining in situ tests are the methods we adopt to deliver good concrete.

What quality control methods have you implemented to ensure accurate batching plant standards while providing Ready-Mixed Concrete (RMC) for road construction?
Concrete is assumed to be a homogeneous product manufactured using materials with heterogeneous qualities—such as cement with cohesive and adhesive properties, sand or M-sand, aggregates, and a retarder or accelerator with water—enough to maintain strength and workability. This factor has been proved effectively by RMC. To ensure accurate batching plant standards for road construction, we adopt quality control methods that maintain this balance and consistency throughout the production process.

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