Plate Bearing Test
The plate bearing test is an in-situ soil test used to find the Modulus of Subgrade reaction k used in slab designs. The test should be carried out in accordance with EN 1997-2.
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Plate Dowel
Plate dowels are steel plates used to provide load transfer at a joint whilst still allowing free movement.
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These joints are similar to dowelled free movement joints however plates are used, hence the name. These plates are placed horizontally in the plane of the slab and create load transfer between panels within the slab.
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Concentrated load from a single point or source.
Read MorePolished Concrete
Concrete is polished using diamond impregnated blades to create a decorative and hard wearing finish.
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similar to polished concrete but without the large aggregate. Also avoids the ‘unknown irregularities’ that can appear in polished concrete because the factory produced screed material allows a consistent, uniform appearance to be achieved.
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are voids in concrete paste, usually filled with water or air.
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The porosity of concrete is the proportion of voids in a concrete element.
Read MorePost Tensioned Floors
Post tensioning can be used to construct jointless floors and is one method for overcoming some or all of the tensile stress that normally occurs.
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After construction is complete, sampling and compliance testing reports should be completed.
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