Cement
Cement is a term used normally to refer to Portland cement. This
is a primary component of concrete and creates a base for a
concrete foundation.
Expansion Joint
Expansion Joint is an artificial joint that is put into the concrete
slab. This joint is normally created by the use of a pretreated
wood piece or bituminous material. This allows the concrete to
expand and contract without creating damage to the concrete.
Exposed Finish
Exposed finish is sometimes described as exposed aggregate.
This is a finish, which once complete, reveals the gravel that is in
the concrete. It is accomplished by finishing the concrete, and
then using water to wash off the top layer of concrete mix. This
will leave an exposed gravel finish.
Flat Work
Flat work is used to refer to normally driveways or sidewalks or
back patios
Foundation
Foundation is the total structural system which houses or other
structures are built. Foundation is a broad term because their are
many types of foundations, which depends on the structure.
Frostline
Frost Line in some parts of the country is very important in order
to determine the depth of footings, which would be structurally
sound for a house. Frost Line refers to the depth that frost
penetrates during the winter months.
Honey Comb
Honey Comb is a term used to refer to voids, which are created in
concrete next to form members after it has been poured. These
voids normally need to be repaired and patched after the forms
are removed.
Cement is a term used normally to refer to Portland cement. This
is a primary component of concrete and creates a base for a
concrete foundation.
Expansion Joint
Expansion Joint is an artificial joint that is put into the concrete
slab. This joint is normally created by the use of a pretreated
wood piece or bituminous material. This allows the concrete to
expand and contract without creating damage to the concrete.
Exposed Finish
Exposed finish is sometimes described as exposed aggregate.
This is a finish, which once complete, reveals the gravel that is in
the concrete. It is accomplished by finishing the concrete, and
then using water to wash off the top layer of concrete mix. This
will leave an exposed gravel finish.
Flat Work
Flat work is used to refer to normally driveways or sidewalks or
back patios
Foundation
Foundation is the total structural system which houses or other
structures are built. Foundation is a broad term because their are
many types of foundations, which depends on the structure.
Frostline
Frost Line in some parts of the country is very important in order
to determine the depth of footings, which would be structurally
sound for a house. Frost Line refers to the depth that frost
penetrates during the winter months.
Honey Comb
Honey Comb is a term used to refer to voids, which are created in
concrete next to form members after it has been poured. These
voids normally need to be repaired and patched after the forms
are removed.
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Construction Jargon
Back fill
Back fill means the process of back filling against a form,
retaining wall, bulkhead etc.. This is normally done to provide
support for the form or retaining wall. Towards the end of a
project, the back filling is done to bring the soil up to final grade
Foundation Embeds
Foundation embeds are structural pieces which are poured in the
concrete when the foundation is poured. These embeds provide
the structural strength to help hold the building on the foundation.
There are many types of embeds. The type and placement is
directed by the structural engineer or architect
Stirrups
Stirrups are rebar pieces that are pre-bent and are used to tie
regular rebar to in order to form a particular shape. In a footing
you might have four #5 rebars. These four might be tied to #3
stirrups and for a rectangle. These are placed and supported in
the footings or columns.
Floor Drain
A floor drain is just as it states. Floor drain are commonly used in
wet areas or areas have a possibility of getting wet. These might
be installed in laundry rooms or open stair wells. Floor drains are
covered with a metal grate type cover, to allow water drain but
prevent any trash from entering the drain.
Soil Moisture
Soil moisture is stated as a percent based on the sampling. In the
process of compaction, moisture is an important factor in
determining the rate of compaction. When a soil sample is taken
and tested, the results will state what optimum percentage of
moisture is needed to obtain the required compaction
Back fill means the process of back filling against a form,
retaining wall, bulkhead etc.. This is normally done to provide
support for the form or retaining wall. Towards the end of a
project, the back filling is done to bring the soil up to final grade
Foundation Embeds
Foundation embeds are structural pieces which are poured in the
concrete when the foundation is poured. These embeds provide
the structural strength to help hold the building on the foundation.
There are many types of embeds. The type and placement is
directed by the structural engineer or architect
Stirrups
Stirrups are rebar pieces that are pre-bent and are used to tie
regular rebar to in order to form a particular shape. In a footing
you might have four #5 rebars. These four might be tied to #3
stirrups and for a rectangle. These are placed and supported in
the footings or columns.
Floor Drain
A floor drain is just as it states. Floor drain are commonly used in
wet areas or areas have a possibility of getting wet. These might
be installed in laundry rooms or open stair wells. Floor drains are
covered with a metal grate type cover, to allow water drain but
prevent any trash from entering the drain.
Soil Moisture
Soil moisture is stated as a percent based on the sampling. In the
process of compaction, moisture is an important factor in
determining the rate of compaction. When a soil sample is taken
and tested, the results will state what optimum percentage of
moisture is needed to obtain the required compaction
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