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Armoured Joint

An armoured joint is a joint which has its arrises protected.

The correct installation of an armoured joint is critical in ensuring that no problems with the joint occur in the future.

The term Arris is used to describe the right angled corner of a joint or crack between the slab top surface and the side of the joint/crack.

Similar to a standard counterbalance trucks, articulated counterbalance trucks have the ability to rotate the mast and forked section of the truck, allowing versatile movement in Very Narrow Aisles (VNA).

is recognised globally for the development of concrete, cement and other material standards to ensure they comply with strength requirements. It’s a non-profit organization and was called American Society for Testing and Materials until 2001.