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How to mix concrete by hand (hand-mixing concrete)

01/01/2012 By Liton Biswas Leave a Comment

Updated January 25th, 2019

Nowadays, Ready-mix concrete is used most of the time. Where Ready-mix concrete is not applicable, mixture machine is used for mixing concrete. Sometimes we need to mix less quantity of concrete for various purposes by hand. So, it is good to know how to mix concrete by hand.

Procedures of mixing concrete by hand (hand mixing)

It is better to make a watertight & firm masonry platform before mixing concrete ingredients. If you already have one that’s nice.

  • Spread the measured quantity of sand evenly on the platform.
  • Dump the required quantity of cement on the sand and spread evenly.
  • Mix the sand & cement thoroughly with a spade until it is of even color & free from streaks.
  • Spread the measured quantity of coarse aggregate in another place of the platform and spread the sand-cement mixer on it.
  • Thoroughly mix the whole mass at least three times by shoveling & turning over by twist from center to side then back to the center and again to the sides.
  • Make a hollow in the middle of the mixed materials.
  • Add three-fourths of required water and turn the materials from side to center with a spade.
  • Add the remaining water by a water-can and slowly turn the whole mix over & over again until the whole surface of each aggregate become coated with the sand-cement mortar & the mixture become plastic to give a uniform concrete.
  • While mixing & handling the concrete, hand gloves & safety shoes should be worn by labors & Masons.
  • After using the concrete the mixing platform should be cleaned properly.

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For which reason/reasons do you use hand-mixing concrete? Please share in the comments below…

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