Once mix design is established, the first task is to batch materials. Batching is the process of measuring and combining required ingredients of concrete by either by weight or by volume as per the mix design and introducing them into a mixture to produce a uniform quality of concrete.
The proper and accurate measurement of all the material used in concrete making is necessary to ensure uniformity of proportions in succeeding batches.
Comparison of Weigh Batching and Volumetric Batching
The choice of batching method depends upon size of job, production rate and standards of batching performance. Traditionally batching is done by volume. Batching accuracy is important. It is however recommended to do weigh batching rather than volume batching. Volume batching may be allowed only where weigh batching is not practical.
