Pozzolanic Reaction
Pozzolanic Reaction - The pozzolanic reaction occurs between pozzolans, Portland cement and water.
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Power Trowels
Power Trowels - are used to apply a smooth, durable finish to the exposed surface of concrete slabs. There are two main types of power trowel; walk-behind and ride-on.
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Power Float - is the name given to a power trowel when it is using floating blades or a pan.
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Power Finishing - Use of machinery for floating and trowelling floors.
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Pour - A pour is a volume of concrete placed in one continuous operation.
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Post 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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Post-Construction - After construction is complete, sampling and compliance testing reports should be completed.
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Porosity - The porosity of concrete is the proportion of voids in a concrete element.
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Pores - are voids in concrete paste, usually filled with water or air.
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Polished Screed - 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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