International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
e-ISSN: 2395-0056
Volume: 12 Issue: 04 | Apr 2025
p-ISSN: 2395-0072
www.irjet.net
“Design and Develop Portable Concrete Mixer” P.P.Sawant1, Vasant Juwalekar2, Mayuresh Jadhav3 Athrava Panchal4 Tanmay Rawool5 1-5Department of civil engineering, Yashwantrao Bhonsale Polytechnic, Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra
---------------------------------------------------------------------***--------------------------------------------------------------------To develop and design a manually rotating concrete Abstract –
mixer. Usually, concrete mixers are used for mixing concrete according to the required grade of concrete.
The Portable Concrete Mixer is a manually operated device designed to improve the efficiency of concrete mixing in small-scale construction projects. Traditional hand-mixing methods are labor-intensive, inconsistent, and time-consuming. This project aims to develop a lightweight, durable, and easy-to-use concrete mixer that eliminates these challenges while maintaining affordability and mobility.
Concrete mixer gives proper and accurate mixing of concrete according to required Grade, Strength and also reduces time of mixing concrete compared to Hand mixing. 1.1 Problem Defination
The system consists of a rotating drum mounted on a sturdy frame, operated by a hand-crank mechanism. The manual operation allows users to mix concrete efficiently without the need for electricity or fuel, making it ideal for rural construction sites, small contractors, and DIY applications. The design focuses on ease of transportation, simple assembly, and ergonomic handling to minimize physical strain while ensuring uniform mixing. Key design considerations include the selection of durable materials, an optimized drum shape for effective mixing, and a balanced crank system to reduce manual effort. The mixer enhances construction productivity by reducing mixing time and improving consistency compared to traditional hand-mixing methods. Additionally, its sustainable design promotes eco-friendly construction by eliminating energy consumption and minimizing material wastage.
1. INTRODUCTIONA concrete mixer is a machine that helps in mixing homogeneously mixture of cement, aggregate (sand or gravel and water) to the appropriate ratio. The archeological evidence says that the romans are generally credited as the first concrete engineers. Concrete mixers are widely used in big construction project. The main objective of this project is to design the Concrete mixer which is portable and can mix the all ingredients properly.
Impact Factor value: 8.315
2.
From 2014 till now the concrete is mixed with hand mixing method which does not gives a proper mixture of concrete.
3.
Concrete mixer gives proper concrete of accurate grade as compared to hand mixing. Therefore, we need a concrete mixer in our Concrete Technology Lab.
4.
Also, in our BKC campus we don’t have concrete mixer. It will help in mixing concrete in other activities like maintenance of campus, etc.
The aim of designing and constructing a manually rotating concrete mixture in our college is to provide a hands-on learning experience for students in the field of civil engineering and construction technology. By working on this project, students will be able to apply theoretical knowledge of concrete technology and mechanics of materials in a practical setting, develop problem-solving skills, and gain a deeper understanding of the concrete mixing process. Additionally, the project promotes sustainability and energy efficiency by designing and constructing a manually rotating concrete mixture that is environmentally friendly. Overall, this project aims to contribute to the development of skilled and knowledgeable professionals in the field of civil engineering and construction technology, while fostering collaboration and teamwork among students from different disciplines.
Keywords: mixture design,construction, testing, CAD software, safety protocol,eco friendly
|
In our Department of Civil Engineering, Concrete technology lab we don’t have concrete mixer.
1.2 Scope of Project-
This project provides a practical, low-cost, and efficient alternative for concrete mixing, benefiting smallscale builders and improving overall construction efficiency.
© 2025, IRJET
1.
Objectives• • •
|
To study the different types of concrete mixers. To prepare design of portable concrete mixer. To prepare estimate for the portable concrete mixer.
ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal
|
Page 223