Reducing Waste In Concrete Mixing: Understanding The Viscosity Of Fresh Concrete By Measuring Torque
Reducing Waste In Concrete Mixing: Understanding The Viscosity Of Fresh Concrete By Measuring Torque
7 PagesREDUCING WASTE IN CONCRETE MIXING: UNDERSTANDING THE VISCOSITY OF FRESH CONCRETE BY MEASURING TORQUE CASE STUDY DATUM ELECTRONICS LIMITED www.datum-electronics.co.uk EMAIL: web@datum-electronics.co.uk TEL: +44 (0) 1983 28 28 34 FAX: +44 (0) 1983 28 28 35 BACKGROUND STORY Torque Measurement is a very simple mechanical process; in essence, it is a measure of the ‘force’ used in turning (or a!emp"ng to turn) something. When a force or ‘torque’ is applied to a sha#, the sha# twists (by a very small amount). This twis"ng produces a ‘stretch’ in the material of the sha#, and it is this process that allows a measurement of force in the mixing process. Torque measurement is an ideal principle for controlling mix consistency, not just
