Early Thermal Contraction
If the rate of heat generated by cement hydration reduces, there will be net cooling and the concrete will contract.
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Effective Depth (d)
The effective depth (d) of a reinforced concrete floor slab is the distance from the compression face to the centre of the tensile steel when an element is subjected to a bending moment.
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The effective span is used to calculate the flexural resistance of an element.
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is a process by which soluble compounds are leached out of concrete, leaving a white deposit on the surface.
Read MoreElastic/Plastic Deformation
When designing a structure, an engineer will consider two types of deformation; elastic and plastic.
Read MoreElevational Difference
The difference in height between two points.
Read MoreEnd User
The party who uses the building and floor in service. The user may not be the client or the owner.
Read MoreEngineering Strain
Strain is a measure of the magnitude of a deformation caused by a stress. Engineering strain is a slightly simplified measure of true strain, used by engineers in their calculations.
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When a material has a force applied to it, it produces a stress. This stress deforms the material. Engineering stress is a slightly simplified version of true stress, used by engineers in their calculations.
Read MoreEpoxy Mortar
is a high strength epoxy resin based mortar for the repair of joints and surface defects on concrete floor slabs.
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