Standard Maintenance for Ready Mix Concrete Production Facilities This is a maintenance checklist performed by a concrete plant inspector

manually. This list does not contain all possible duties due to the differences in concrete plants, but it does contain the most important duties. The following items contain those things that must be completed prior to producing concrete:

a. The standard specifications, supplemental specifications, special provisions, and plan notes that pertain to the project are on hand, are/have been reviewed and are correct for the project; b. The aggregate stockpiles are being properly built and are/have been checked for separation, segregation, and foreign material. Tracked loaders are not being used; c. The quality control tests for the aggregates, water, and admixtures are being performed or are on file; d. The design mix document is on hand; e. The plant is level on its foundation; f. The cement and aggregate scales are/have been checked for accuracy; seals and certificates sufficient for project duration are present; g. The water and admixture scales are/have been checked for accuracy; seals and certificates sufficient for project duration are present; h. The plant automatic controls and timer are/have been checked and are working properly; i. The mixer maximum volume and drum mixing speed have been checked and verified; j. The mixer blades have been checked against the manufacturer's diagram and are within wear tolerances; k. The revolution counters on the transit mix trucks have been checked and they work properly; and
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The site layout ensures a logical traffic pattern, safe operations, and proper drainage.

The following are items that must be in maintenance shortly after the start of production and performed until project completion.

a. The required aggregate gradation tests are being conducted; b. Cement samples are being taken and sent to the Central Testing Laboratory; c. Certificates of Compliance are being obtained for the cement and admixtures, if required; d. Aggregate moisture tests are being taken and correctly documented; e. The batch weights are being adjusted for changes in volume, aggregate moisture content, sand F.M., workability, and water; f. Dirt balls and other foreign materials are being removed from the aggregate; g. The mixing time is being checked; h. Haul tickets are being issued when needed; i. Scales are being checked for balance and sensitivity; j. The hauling units cargo boxes are being checked for contamination; k. Cement checks are being made; l. Additional water samples are being taken when needed; m. The strength of the air-entraining agent is being checked so the proper amount is being used. Also, each air-entraining agent lot is being properly sampled; n. As necessary, the temperature required to heat water or the aggregates is being checked; and
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Safety is a daily critical inspection item.