CAD
Computer Aided Design is an invaluable tool for an engineer to produce accurate technical drawings.
Read MoreDefinitions: C
Calcium Silicate Hydrate (C-S-H)
is the main end-product of the hydration process of cement and provides concrete with most of its final strength.
Read MoreCantilever Racking
is used to store long loads and is also referred to as “bar racking”.
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A capping layer is installed to reduce the effect of a weak subgrade on the structural performance of a ground supported concrete floor.
Read MoreCarbonation
is a reaction that occurs between carbon dioxide from the air and calcium hydroxide in concrete. It contributes to the corrosion of steel reinforcement in the concrete.
Read MoreCement
Portland Cement and other factory produced cements or combinations of Portland cement with fly ash (fa), ground granulated blastfurnace slag (ggbs), or silica fume are primarily specified with reference to EN 197-1 and BS 8500.
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Materials which can slightly alter and improve the properties of concrete. Most cement replacing materials are categorised as pozzolans.
Read MoreChair / Spacer
a small object used to support steel mesh reinforcement at a fixed elevation during the construction of a concrete slab.
Read MoreChemical Resistance
Chemical attack on concrete floors usually arises from the spillage of aggressive chemicals.
Read MoreClad Rack Structures
A clad rack structure is a warehouse where the structural framework supporting the walls and roof is provided by the racking.
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