Toughness
Alternative term to ductility (Which is the preferred term), used with reference to steel fibre reinforced concrete.
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Trafficking
is the word used to describe the movement of an object across a concrete floor’s surface.
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Reference tool for contractors on site to undertake quick transverse elevation checks.
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The term used to describe the elevational difference between the centres of the front load wheels of Materials Handling Equipment (MHE).
Read MoreTrimming Reinforcement
Whilst trimming reinforcement doesn’t increase the structural capacity of the concrete, it can help to mitigate cracking near a re-entrant corner. It prevents the cracks opening far enough that they would become a problem and it stops them propagating further into the slab.
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is the process of squeezing water out of a concrete surface to form a smooth, dense crust.
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A truss screed is a piece of equipment used to screed a concrete floor slab.
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Greater floor thickness may require a two later type construction to provide the necessary surface regularity. Such floors require a structural bond between layers throughout their area to ensure the floor maintains its structural integrity and serviceability requirements.
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Non-marking tyres should be used on all Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) where possible to reduce excessive marking.
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