Smart Technologies for the Modernization of Ready-Mix Concrete Operation
Patel, J. R. Pitroda, Jagruti P. Shah, Jignesh Suthar | International Journal of Concrete Technology | Vol 11, Issue 02 | pp. 31-50 | ISSN: 2456-8317
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Ready-mix concrete is a product that is ready to use. It is made up of cement, sand, aggregate, and water. In accordance with client requirements, a transit mixer transports the combined material to the location. Ten years ago, ready-mix concrete was first introduced to the Indian construction industry; however, its high tax rates and excessive costs initially hindered its widespread use. However, it became more popular because it required less strength, time, and effort than site-mixed concrete. Because of its closed chamber mixing method, ready-mix concrete is also environmentally favorable since it lowers air pollution and noise. For big or medium-sized projects, ready-mix concrete has been shown to be a time and cost-effective solution, despite early resistance.
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1. Martin BCE. Cost of doing business for a ready-mix concrete plant. 1962. 2. Hussein SGH, Al-Zwainy FMS. Diagnosing and identifying standards affecting on the ready-mix concrete production plants performance: An analytical study. Tikrit J Eng Sci. 2024;31(1):211–22. doi:10.25130/tjes.31.1.18. 3. Johnson JW, LeBreton JM. History and use of relative importance indices in organizational research. Organ Res Methods. 2004;7(3):238–57. doi:10.1177/1094428104266510. 4. Hao P. Improvement of RMC delivery operation performance through inventory control based on discrete event simulation. 2012. 5. Delnavaz M, Sahraei A, Delnavaz A, Farokhzad R, Amiri S, Bozorgmehrnia S. Production of concrete using reclaimed water from a ready-mix concrete batching plant: Life cycle assessment (LCA), mechanical and durability properties. J Build Eng. 2022;45:103560. doi:10.1016/j.jobe.2021.103560. 6. Biswas A, Sen SK. Study on ready-mix concrete. Int J Sci Eng Res. 2016;7(4):157–62. Kannan K, Ganesan K. Comparative study on the performance of ready-mix concrete and conventional concrete. Int J Eng Res Technol. 2018;7(6):231–6. Thomas J, Wilson A. Optimization of mix design for ready-mix concrete using waste materials. Constr Build Mater. 2020;249:118751. doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.118751. Gupta S, Patel R, Mehta P. Performance evaluation of ready-mix concrete plants in India using lean production principles. Case Stud Constr Mater. 2021;15:e00741. doi:10.1016/j.cscm.2021.e00741. Zhang Y, Liu Q, Chen Z. Environmental impact assessment of ready-mix concrete production: A case study of sustainable practices. J Clean Prod. 2023;389:136104. doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.136104.
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Patel, Pitroda, J. R., Shah, J. P., & Suthar, J. (2025). Smart Technologies for the Modernization of Ready-Mix Concrete Operation. International Journal of Concrete Technology, 11(02), 31-50.
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Patel,, et al. “Smart Technologies for the Modernization of Ready-Mix Concrete Operation.” International Journal of Concrete Technology, vol. 11, no. 02, 2025, pp. 31-50.
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Patel, J. R. Pitroda, Jagruti P. Shah, and Jignesh Suthar. “Smart Technologies for the Modernization of Ready-Mix Concrete Operation.” International Journal of Concrete Technology 11, no. 02 (2025): 31-50.
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Patel, Pitroda JR, Shah JP, Suthar J. Smart Technologies for the Modernization of Ready-Mix Concrete Operation. International Journal of Concrete Technology. 2025;11(02):31-50.
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author = {Patel and J. R. Pitroda and Jagruti P. Shah and Jignesh Suthar},
title = {Smart Technologies for the Modernization of Ready-Mix Concrete Operation},
journal = {International Journal of Concrete Technology},
year = {2025},
volume = {11},
number = {02},
pages = {31--50},
issn = {2456-8317},
url = {https://journalspub.com/publication/ijct/article=22214}
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Patel, J. R. Pitroda, Jagruti P. Shah, Jignesh Suthar | International Journal of Concrete Technology | Vol 11, Issue 02 | pp. 31-50 | ISSN: 2456-8317
Abstract
Abstract
Ready-mix concrete is a product that is ready to use. It is made up of cement, sand, aggregate, and water. In accordance with client requirements, a transit mixer transports the combined material to the location. Ten years ago, ready-mix concrete was first introduced to the Indian construction industry; however, its high tax rates and excessive costs initially hindered its widespread use. However, it became more popular because it required less strength, time, and effort than site-mixed concrete. Because of its closed chamber mixing method, ready-mix concrete is also environmentally favorable since it lowers air pollution and noise. For big or medium-sized projects, ready-mix concrete has been shown to be a time and cost-effective solution, despite early resistance.
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Full text is available to subscribers and institutional members. Please choose an option below to access it.
1. Martin BCE. Cost of doing business for a ready-mix concrete plant. 1962. 2. Hussein SGH, Al-Zwainy FMS. Diagnosing and identifying standards affecting on the ready-mix concrete production plants performance: An analytical study. Tikrit J Eng Sci. 2024;31(1):211–22. doi:10.25130/tjes.31.1.18. 3. Johnson JW, LeBreton JM. History and use of relative importance indices in organizational research. Organ Res Methods. 2004;7(3):238–57. doi:10.1177/1094428104266510. 4. Hao P. Improvement of RMC delivery operation performance through inventory control based on discrete event simulation. 2012. 5. Delnavaz M, Sahraei A, Delnavaz A, Farokhzad R, Amiri S, Bozorgmehrnia S. Production of concrete using reclaimed water from a ready-mix concrete batching plant: Life cycle assessment (LCA), mechanical and durability properties. J Build Eng. 2022;45:103560. doi:10.1016/j.jobe.2021.103560. 6. Biswas A, Sen SK. Study on ready-mix concrete. Int J Sci Eng Res. 2016;7(4):157–62. Kannan K, Ganesan K. Comparative study on the performance of ready-mix concrete and conventional concrete. Int J Eng Res Technol. 2018;7(6):231–6. Thomas J, Wilson A. Optimization of mix design for ready-mix concrete using waste materials. Constr Build Mater. 2020;249:118751. doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.118751. Gupta S, Patel R, Mehta P. Performance evaluation of ready-mix concrete plants in India using lean production principles. Case Stud Constr Mater. 2021;15:e00741. doi:10.1016/j.cscm.2021.e00741. Zhang Y, Liu Q, Chen Z. Environmental impact assessment of ready-mix concrete production: A case study of sustainable practices. J Clean Prod. 2023;389:136104. doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.136104.
How to cite this article
APA
Patel, Pitroda, J. R., Shah, J. P., & Suthar, J. (2025). Smart Technologies for the Modernization of Ready-Mix Concrete Operation. International Journal of Concrete Technology, 11(02), 31-50.
MLA
Patel,, et al. “Smart Technologies for the Modernization of Ready-Mix Concrete Operation.” International Journal of Concrete Technology, vol. 11, no. 02, 2025, pp. 31-50.
Chicago
Patel, J. R. Pitroda, Jagruti P. Shah, and Jignesh Suthar. “Smart Technologies for the Modernization of Ready-Mix Concrete Operation.” International Journal of Concrete Technology 11, no. 02 (2025): 31-50.
Vancouver
Patel, Pitroda JR, Shah JP, Suthar J. Smart Technologies for the Modernization of Ready-Mix Concrete Operation. International Journal of Concrete Technology. 2025;11(02):31-50.
BibTeX
@article{Patel2025,
author = {Patel and J. R. Pitroda and Jagruti P. Shah and Jignesh Suthar},
title = {Smart Technologies for the Modernization of Ready-Mix Concrete Operation},
journal = {International Journal of Concrete Technology},
year = {2025},
volume = {11},
number = {02},
pages = {31--50},
issn = {2456-8317},
url = {https://journalspub.com/publication/ijct/article=22214}
}
Patel, J. R. Pitroda, Jagruti P. Shah, Jignesh Suthar | International Journal of Concrete Technology | Vol 11, Issue 02 | pp. 31-50 | ISSN: 2456-8317
Abstract
Abstract
Ready-mix concrete is a product that is ready to use. It is made up of cement, sand, aggregate, and water. In accordance with client requirements, a transit mixer transports the combined material to the location. Ten years ago, ready-mix concrete was first introduced to the Indian construction industry; however, its high tax rates and excessive costs initially hindered its widespread use. However, it became more popular because it required less strength, time, and effort than site-mixed concrete. Because of its closed chamber mixing method, ready-mix concrete is also environmentally favorable since it lowers air pollution and noise. For big or medium-sized projects, ready-mix concrete has been shown to be a time and cost-effective solution, despite early resistance.
🔒 This is a subscription article
Full text is available to subscribers and institutional members. Please choose an option below to access it.
1. Martin BCE. Cost of doing business for a ready-mix concrete plant. 1962. 2. Hussein SGH, Al-Zwainy FMS. Diagnosing and identifying standards affecting on the ready-mix concrete production plants performance: An analytical study. Tikrit J Eng Sci. 2024;31(1):211–22. doi:10.25130/tjes.31.1.18. 3. Johnson JW, LeBreton JM. History and use of relative importance indices in organizational research. Organ Res Methods. 2004;7(3):238–57. doi:10.1177/1094428104266510. 4. Hao P. Improvement of RMC delivery operation performance through inventory control based on discrete event simulation. 2012. 5. Delnavaz M, Sahraei A, Delnavaz A, Farokhzad R, Amiri S, Bozorgmehrnia S. Production of concrete using reclaimed water from a ready-mix concrete batching plant: Life cycle assessment (LCA), mechanical and durability properties. J Build Eng. 2022;45:103560. doi:10.1016/j.jobe.2021.103560. 6. Biswas A, Sen SK. Study on ready-mix concrete. Int J Sci Eng Res. 2016;7(4):157–62. Kannan K, Ganesan K. Comparative study on the performance of ready-mix concrete and conventional concrete. Int J Eng Res Technol. 2018;7(6):231–6. Thomas J, Wilson A. Optimization of mix design for ready-mix concrete using waste materials. Constr Build Mater. 2020;249:118751. doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.118751. Gupta S, Patel R, Mehta P. Performance evaluation of ready-mix concrete plants in India using lean production principles. Case Stud Constr Mater. 2021;15:e00741. doi:10.1016/j.cscm.2021.e00741. Zhang Y, Liu Q, Chen Z. Environmental impact assessment of ready-mix concrete production: A case study of sustainable practices. J Clean Prod. 2023;389:136104. doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.136104.
How to cite this article
APA
Patel, Pitroda, J. R., Shah, J. P., & Suthar, J. (2025). Smart Technologies for the Modernization of Ready-Mix Concrete Operation. International Journal of Concrete Technology, 11(02), 31-50.
MLA
Patel,, et al. “Smart Technologies for the Modernization of Ready-Mix Concrete Operation.” International Journal of Concrete Technology, vol. 11, no. 02, 2025, pp. 31-50.
Chicago
Patel, J. R. Pitroda, Jagruti P. Shah, and Jignesh Suthar. “Smart Technologies for the Modernization of Ready-Mix Concrete Operation.” International Journal of Concrete Technology 11, no. 02 (2025): 31-50.
Vancouver
Patel, Pitroda JR, Shah JP, Suthar J. Smart Technologies for the Modernization of Ready-Mix Concrete Operation. International Journal of Concrete Technology. 2025;11(02):31-50.
BibTeX
@article{Patel2025,
author = {Patel and J. R. Pitroda and Jagruti P. Shah and Jignesh Suthar},
title = {Smart Technologies for the Modernization of Ready-Mix Concrete Operation},
journal = {International Journal of Concrete Technology},
year = {2025},
volume = {11},
number = {02},
pages = {31--50},
issn = {2456-8317},
url = {https://journalspub.com/publication/ijct/article=22214}
}
