Arris
Arris - The term Arris is used to describe the right angled corner of a joint or crack between the slab top surface and the side of the joint/crack.
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Armoured Joint Installation
Armoured Joint Installation - The correct installation of an armoured joint is critical in ensuring that no problems with the joint occur in the future.
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Armoured Joint - An armoured joint is a joint which has its arrises protected.
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Area of Reinforcement - The area of reinforcement is the cross-sectional area of the bar or fabric reinforcement in a reinforced concrete structural element.
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Apron - An apron is an extension to a concrete slab used to provide a sloped transition between the slab surface and the surrounding ground, usually when there is a difference in elevation.
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APR (Adjustable Pallet Racking) - APR consists of frames of pairs of uprights connected by bracing.
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Anti Slip Flooring - Solution applied to concrete floors to radically improve slip resistance, particularly when wet.
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ANSI - The American National Standards Institute is a non-profit organization that develops standards for safety in the construction industry.
Read MoreAlkali-Aggregate Reaction (AAR)
Alkali-Aggregate Reaction (AAR) - the chemical degradation of concrete where the alkaline cement paste reacts with reactive, non-crystalline silica or dolomite, which may be found in some common aggregates. The two reactions are called alkali silica reaction (ASR) and alkali carbonate reaction (ACR) respectively.
Read MoreAisle End Magnets
Aisle End Magnets - aka Braking magnets are powerful magnets set into the floor at the ends of a very narrow aisle as a safety device.
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