Foundation-2
Construction Jargon
Yard of Concrete
Yard of concrete is a unit of measure used in determining the amount of concrete
that will be used. This is the product of the length, width, and depth of the structure,
which is going to be poured. Twenty-seven cubic feet is considered one cubic yard
of concrete
Jitterbug
Jitter Bug is a tool, which is used in concrete work to push the gravel down and bring
the cream of the concrete to the top. This tool is used by standing it vertically
upright and bringing the device up and down as the individual walks backward
across the foundation. This motion pushes the gravel down and forces concrete
cream to the top.
Form Block
Form block is a concrete block used as a top block or row of blocks in a concrete
foundation. The form block is cut out at the top corner. This allows the concrete to
pour down into the block and have the top of the block to be used as support for a
screed.
Foundation Block
Foundation block are also called CMU for concrete masonry units. The
specifications can also specify whether to use light weight or heavy blocks. Most
residential jobs use light weight blocks. The blocks most commonly used are 4 inch,
8 inch, or 12 inch. There are also special blocks for particular situations. These
might be half highs, half block, knockout lintel blocks, form blocks, open bottom lintel
blocks, stand up lintel blocks, etc.
Lintel Block
Lintel Block is normally an upper or sometimes lower course of blocks which is used
to place rebar and then eventually pour concrete in order to increase the strength of
a concrete wall.
Yard of concrete is a unit of measure used in determining the amount of concrete
that will be used. This is the product of the length, width, and depth of the structure,
which is going to be poured. Twenty-seven cubic feet is considered one cubic yard
of concrete
Jitterbug
Jitter Bug is a tool, which is used in concrete work to push the gravel down and bring
the cream of the concrete to the top. This tool is used by standing it vertically
upright and bringing the device up and down as the individual walks backward
across the foundation. This motion pushes the gravel down and forces concrete
cream to the top.
Form Block
Form block is a concrete block used as a top block or row of blocks in a concrete
foundation. The form block is cut out at the top corner. This allows the concrete to
pour down into the block and have the top of the block to be used as support for a
screed.
Foundation Block
Foundation block are also called CMU for concrete masonry units. The
specifications can also specify whether to use light weight or heavy blocks. Most
residential jobs use light weight blocks. The blocks most commonly used are 4 inch,
8 inch, or 12 inch. There are also special blocks for particular situations. These
might be half highs, half block, knockout lintel blocks, form blocks, open bottom lintel
blocks, stand up lintel blocks, etc.
Lintel Block
Lintel Block is normally an upper or sometimes lower course of blocks which is used
to place rebar and then eventually pour concrete in order to increase the strength of
a concrete wall.
Pump Mix
Pump Mix refers to the type mix which is required in order to be able to pump
concrete through a concrete pump and hose. This mix normally has gravel, which is
smaller in size and greater in quantity than a normal concrete mix.
Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall is a vertical wall, which is constructed in order to hold back existing
earth or back fill that will be put in at a later date.
Screed
Screed is board or long piece of square aluminum tubing that is used to screed off
excess concrete across a foundation. The screed will be placed on form boards or
other devices on each side of the foundation and brought across in order to screed
off excess concrete. This will leave a flat and level surface.
Sleeve
Sleeve is a term used to refer to either a metal or plastic cylinder placed in the
bottom of footings to allow conduit or other pipes to pass. The sleeve is necessary
in order to be able to replace at a later date and also to maintain the integrity of the
footing.
Cubic Yard
Cubic Yard is a term used to refer to a specific volume measurement. A cubic yard is
3 feet wide, 3 feet in length and 3 feet in depth. The total volume of a cubic yard is
27 cubic feet. Concrete and fill dirt are two common items that are measured in
cubic yards.
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