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The document is an examination paper from the Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology for the Concrete Technology course. It includes various questions related to mixers, concrete mixing and transportation, and definitions of concrete types. Students are instructed to answer all questions, covering topics such as mixer principles, types of mixers, and concrete batching and mixing plants.

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The document is an examination paper from the Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology for the Concrete Technology course. It includes various questions related to mixers, concrete mixing and transportation, and definitions of concrete types. Students are instructed to answer all questions, covering topics such as mixer principles, types of mixers, and concrete batching and mixing plants.

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KENYA INSTITUTE OF HIGHWAYS AND BUILDING TECHNOLOGY.

BUILDING DEPT.
CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY TERM 1 CAT EXAMINATION
ARCHITECTURE 2 SEPTEMBER INTAKE.
INSTRUCTIONS: Attempt ALL QUESTIONS.

Q1.I a). Explain 3 general principles in the use of mixers. (6mks)

b) Differentiate between a non-tilting drum and a reverse drum mixer (3mk)

c i) Determine how long it will take to mix 60 m3 of concrete using 300L mixers. If a mixer has a
6min cycle and operates 90 percent efficiency (5mk

ii) State 3 requirements for transporting concrete. (3mk)

iii) distinguish between batching and mixing plants and give two examples of each. (4mks)

iv) Explain the terms external and internal vibrators and give examples of each. (4mks)

v)Elaborate the following terms

a) Precast concrete and give an example b)In situ concrete (4mks)

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