4 Classification

4.1 Classification and Symbols

According to the modes of charging and discharging,the concrete mixers are classified as batch type concrete mixer and continuous type concrete mixer.According to the types of structure,the concrete mixers are classified as tilting type concrete mixers,forced type concrete mixers and agitating type concrete mixers.Classification and symbols of concrete mixers are shown in Table 1.

Table 1 Classification and symbols of concrete mixers

Table 1(Continued)

Table 1(Continued)