Definitions: F

Flow Test

A simple test to check that a ‘flowable’ screed material has been mixed with the correct ratio of water.

Flying End

Flying ends are areas at the edge of a sheet of mesh reinforcement which only have bars oriented in one direction.

Foam Backing Cord

is a compressible, non-absorbent foam joint backer rod designed to reduce the amount of sealant used when sealing floor joints.

Fore Sight

In levelling, a fore sight is taken immediately before the optical level is moved to a new location.

Formed Joint

Formed joints are joints created by formwork provided at the perimeter of each pour and use dowel systems to provide load transfer.

Formed Restrained Movement Joints

These are similar to formed free movement joints however the dowels are not debonded and must be of the same order with regards to cross sectional area percentage as the fabric mesh sawn restrained movement joints.

Formwork

Formwork is a structure used to mould concrete elements.

Free Movement Area

Floor area where materials handling equipment can move freely in any direction.

Free Movement Joints

allow relatively unimpeded horizontal movement between two floor panels.

Free Movement Surveys

Method to test if your floor meets appropriate standards including property 2 and 4.

Having a floor that meets free movement standards will ultimately result in a more efficient operation as Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) can move faster and more smoothly over the surface.