Definitions

Moment Capacity

Moment Capacity - The moment capacity is maximum bending moment that can be resisted by an element before it fails in bending.

Mobile Pallet Racking

Mobile Pallet Racking - has a mobile chassis which can run along floor mounted rails.

Mix Design

Mix Design - should aim to create a homogeneous and moderately cohesive concrete that will not segregate when being compacted and finished.

Mezzanine

Mezzanine - Raised area, in offices for example; typically a steel frame on baseplates supported off the floor.

Mesh Sheet

Mesh 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.

Membranes

Membranes - The main purpose of a membrane is to reduce the friction between the slab and the sub-base.

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.

Longitudinal

Longitudinal - The term used to describe the elevational difference between the front and rear axle of the Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) for the appendix C section.