How to mix concrete manually

Concrete plays an important role in the construction of our home. We can mix the concrete either with the help of a drum mixer or manually. When required in small quantities, concrete mixing can be done manually, using hands.

WHY DOES DAMPNESS OCCUR?
 WHY DOES DAMPNESS OCCUR?
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You must make sure to mix the concrete on a surface that has no water seepage
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First of all, cement and sand should be mixed until they are of one single colour
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Then this mixture is to be poured on aggregates and mixed using a spade
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A small pit should be dug in the middle of the mixture, and water should be poured into it
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Mixing should be done from the outside in
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The concrete should be mixed until it reaches the required consistency
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When mixing concrete with hands, 10% more cement is added
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Remember, it is important to use the mixture soon after it’s made or else the concrete might set.
 



These were some helpful tips about mixing concrete by hand.









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