Trafficking
Trafficking - is the word used to describe the movement of an object across a concrete floor’s surface.
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Toughness
Toughness - Alternative term to ductility (Which is the preferred term), used with reference to steel fibre reinforced concrete.
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Tied Joint - A tied joint restrains movement between individual panels.
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Thermal Expansion and Contraction - is the lengthening and shortening of concrete panel due to a change in temperature.
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Thermal Cracking - is caused by a temperature difference across the depth of a concrete slab during hydration, resulting in uneven shrinkage.
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The Concrete Society - is an independent body in the UK dedicated to providing up to date information and technical guidance to users of concrete in all areas of the construction industry.
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Technical Report 34 (TR34) - Technical Report 34 is a guide to the design and construction of industrial concrete ground floors, published by The Concrete Society.
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Tang - Shear stud or fitting on armoured joint to provide bond to adjacent concrete.
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Table 4.4 - Contained within concrete societies technical report No34 2003. Outlining the allowable values of properties II and IV for the free movement specifications FM2 (special)
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Table 4.3 - Contained within the concrete societies technical report No34 2003 edition. Outlining the allowable values of the properties of the defined movement classifications superflat, Category I and Category II.
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