learning to mix a truck load of cement lesson one

Lesson one OK how mix the load all depends on these factors that follow.

1)Out side temp at the plant when loading the reason for this you can have the plant give you extra water before you leave. So you can make sure you don't blow through Your water tank from mixing. Keep in mind that You will need to clean the truck inside and out with the water so use it wisely.

2) Once on the job you will get out of the truck see where and when You will be able to dump. Then talk with The G C about the slump. Slump is the amount of wetness the cement will be poured at. usually you leave the plant with a 4.5 slump 10 being the wettest

& three being the tightest. every contractor is different so know your slumps. we will add to this latter on how to listen to the load mix and watch the slump gage so if the gage is ever broke you ears can take over.