Expansive Cement
Expansive Cement - is cement which expands on hydration.
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Expansion Joint
Expansion Joint - Expansion joints are typically installed in external concrete slabs to accommodate the thermal expansion of the slab to prevent damage to surrounding elements or the floor itself.
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Expansion - Change of length caused by shrinkage, temperature variation etc.
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Eurocodes - are harmonised codes of practice for the design of structures within Europe.
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Epoxy Mortar - is a high strength epoxy resin based mortar for the repair of joints and surface defects on concrete floor slabs.
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Engineering Stress - When a material has a force applied to it, it produces a stress. This stress deforms the material. Engineering stress is a slightly simplified version of true stress, used by engineers in their calculations.
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Engineering Strain - Strain is a measure of the magnitude of a deformation caused by a stress. Engineering strain is a slightly simplified measure of true strain, used by engineers in their calculations.
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End User - The party who uses the building and floor in service. The user may not be the client or the owner.
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Elevational Difference - The difference in height between two points.
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Elastic/Plastic Deformation - When designing a structure, an engineer will consider two types of deformation; elastic and plastic.
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