Our materials
What is concrete?
Concrete is made up of three basic components: water, aggregate, and cement usually in powder form acts as a binding agent when mixed with water and aggregates.
Raw Materials & Quality Policy Statement
we use local cement (Al Khalij cement factory) and Gabbro Aggregate from Oman. Washed sand From a Local supplier
Material Quality & Storage in Al MISNED READYMIX:
Al MISNED READYMIX Company has the capability to store raw materials such as various types of cement, gabbro aggregate, washed sand, water, admixture, micro silica, PFA, GGBS& flaked ice sufficient to produce approx.600m3 of concrete at any given time.
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Aggregates
Quality:
- Percentage: 60 – 75% aggregate
- Broken stone is generally used as coarse aggregates.
Storage:
Course and fine aggregates are stored under the shade in different bins separated by the concrete walls, protected against the inclusion of wind-blown dust, sulfates, and other foreign matter.
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Water
Quality:
- Percentage: 15- 20%
- It should be free from Acids, Alkalis, or Iron.
- Test every six months.
Storage:
Stored in a clean covered insulated tank.
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Cement
Quality:
- Percentage: 10-15%
- The cement should comply with all standard specifications.
- Chemical and Physical Analysis
Storage:
Delivered to the plant in bulk containers and stored in silos.
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Admixtures
Delivered to plant and stored in covered steel tanks connected to the dispensers of the plant.