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Datum

Datum Diagram

A datum is a point of reference when levelling, usually given an elevation value of zero.

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De-Bonded Dowel

De-Bonded dowels are steel bars or plates used at free movement joints to enable load transfer across joints whilst preventing restraint between panels by allowing horizontal movement by way of a debonding sleeve fitted to one side.

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Defect

Floor Defect

A feature causing obvious serviceability or structural issues that directly prevents safe and efficient use of the floor.

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Defined Movement Survey

Defined Movement Survey

Defined Movement Surveys – Are conducted in high-bay, high racking warehouses and indicates a floors compliance to floor specifications.

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Deformed Bar

A deformed bar is a type of dowel used in a formed joint when minimal movement is desired in the joint.

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Demarcation Line Marking

Demarcation Line Marking

lines marking the divisions between safety and potential danger, making them one of the most important and powerful safety tools. These can define the walkways from the roadways, the racking areas from the aisles, the escape routes from the transfer areas, the stacking areas from the loading bays.

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Dilapidation Survey

A Dilapidations Survey, or Condition Report, is a comprehensive survey carried out to record the condition of an existing concrete floor slab.

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The CoGri Group is a leading international specialist in concrete flooring, with offices throughout the world.

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