Capping Layer
Capping Layer - A capping layer is installed to reduce the effect of a weak subgrade on the structural performance of a ground supported concrete floor.
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Cantilever Racking
Cantilever Racking - is used to store long loads and is also referred to as "bar racking".
Read MoreCalcium Silicate Hydrate (C-S-H)
Calcium Silicate Hydrate (C-S-H) - is the main end-product of the hydration process of cement and provides concrete with most of its final strength.
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CAD - Computer Aided Design is an invaluable tool for an engineer to produce accurate technical drawings.
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Bursting Shear - is a mode of failure at a joint where the shear capacity of the concrete around the joint’s load transfer mechanism is exceeded.
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Bump Cutting - The process of using a highway straight edge to remove high spots when levelling the surface of a floor during construction.
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Bull Float - A bull float is a tool used to manually float concrete floors.
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British Standards - British Standards are a set of design standards developed by the British Standards Institution (BSI).
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Block Stacking - Unit loads, typically pallet loads, paper reels, or similar goods, stacked directly on a floor, usually one on top of another.
Read MoreBleeding
Bleeding - is a form of segregation where water rises to the top of freshly placed, curing concrete.
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