Managing Expectations
When designing and constructing an industrial concrete floor slab, it is important to manage the client’s expectations about what can be delivered in both the short and long term.
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Membranes
The main purpose of a membrane is to reduce the friction between the slab and the sub-base.
Read MoreMesh Sheet
A welded rectangular area of mesh reinforcement. The reinforcement across a whole slab is made up of many sheets, also known as mesh panels.
Read MoreMezzanine
Raised area, in offices for example; typically a steel frame on baseplates supported off the floor.
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Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) is used to carry goods around a warehouse.
Read MoreMix Design
should aim to create a homogeneous and moderately cohesive concrete that will not segregate when being compacted and finished.
Read MoreMobile Pallet Racking
has a mobile chassis which can run along floor mounted rails.
Read MoreMoment Capacity
The moment capacity is maximum bending moment that can be resisted by an element before it fails in bending.
Read MoreMosquito
A mosquito is a small walk-behind power trowel, useful for finishing surfaces close to obstructions, such as walls and columns.
Read MoreMovement Accommodation Factor (MAF)
The movement a joint sealant can accept in service expressed as a percentage of its original width.
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