Definitions

Curtailment

Curtailment - is the reduction of mesh reinforcement in concrete slabs, so that it only covers the area in which it is required. Common in fibre reinforced slabs.

Curling

Curling - The tendency of slab edges to lift, caused by differential drying shrinkage with depth.

Curing compounds/membranes

Curing compounds/membranes - are chemical substances which can be applied to the surface of recently cast slabs which prevent the loss of water from the surface.

Curing

Curing - Procedure to significantly reduce the early loss of moisture from the slab surface.

Critical Perimeter

Critical Perimeter - The critical perimeter is an interface across which shear resistance must be checked when calculating whether a slab will fail by punching shear.

Crazing

Crazing - is an irregular pattern of fine closely spaced cracks on the surface of concrete.

Cracking

Cracking - Often associated with the restraint to shrinkage.

Crack Surveys

Crack Surveys - Used as part of an investigation into the reasons for the formation of cracks in a floor. Cracks can be surveyed, measured and then mapped in AutoCAD for monitoring purposes.