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Water to Cement Ratio

Water to Cement Ratio - The water to cement ratio is the ratio of the weight of water to the weight of cement in a fresh concrete mix.

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Wash Out Test

Wash Out Test - The wash out test is a field test carried out to determine the concentration of steel fibre reinforcement in a concrete batch.

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Wall

Wall - The main function of a wall is to provide shelter to the interior of the structure from the outdoor elements. In modern structures, they do not usually have a structural function.

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VNA Trucks

VNA Truck in Aisle

VNA Trucks - Also referred to as front or lateral stackers, these lift trucks handle pallets perpendicular to the direction of travel, and due to a reduced movement area are able to operate in a Very Narrow Aisle (VNA).

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VNA

Very Narrow Aisle (VNA)

VNA - Very Narrow Aisles (VNA) are used for high-density storage in warehouses and are considered a defined-movement area.

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Vibro Stone Column

Vibro Stone Column - A vibro stone column is a type pile formed from graded aggregates; used to diminish settlement and increase bearing capacity of a soft soil.

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Vibration Poker

Vibration Poker - A vibration poker is used to compact concrete just after placement, particularly along the slab edges and around columns / pits etc, where a laser screed might not reach.

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Vibrating Handheld Screed

Vibrating Handheld Screed - The vibrating handheld screed is a manually operated piece of equipment used to screed a freshly laid concrete slab.

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Vebe Test

Vebe Test - The Vebe test is used to measure the workability of fresh concrete. Also referred to as the Vee-Bee test.

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