Joint Layout
Joint Layout - is important in the design of a concrete floor. A good joint layout can minimise the risk of unwanted random cracks.
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Joint Intersection
Joint Intersection - A joint intersection is the point at which two joints intersect or where the corners of four panels meet.
Read MoreJoint Deterioration
Joint Deterioration - Over the working life of a concrete slab, some of the joints are likely to deteriorate to some extent, especially if they are heavily trafficked by Materials Handling Equipment (MHE).
Joint Activation
Joint Activation - An induced joint is activated when it cracks and starts to open.
Read MoreIsolation Joints
Isolation Joints - are designed to minimise restraint on a slab from fixed elements such as columns, walls, bases or pits.
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Invar Staff - Precision Levelling Staff.
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Intermediate Sight - When levelling, any measurement which isn’t a back sight or fore sight is known as an intermediate sight.
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Induced Joint - In a concrete floor slab, an induced joint is created to control the location of the formation of shrinkage cracks.
Read MoreIn Floor Heating Systems
In Floor Heating Systems - Heating systems are incorporated into the floors themselves.
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Hydration - is the process of cement reacting with water to form a single, solid mass.
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