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Construction Jargon
Construction Pocket Dictionary
Something New and Different From The Normal Generic Alphabetical Construction Dictionaries
Something New and Different From The Normal Generic Alphabetical Construction Dictionaries
1. Over 150 Financial Terms and Definitions
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2. Over 100 Foundation Terms and Definitions
3. Over 75 Legal Terms and Definitions
4. Packed Full of Pictures and Illustrations
5. Foundation Formulas
6. Foundation Articles
7. Access to FREE Foundation Software Downloads
8. Source For Homebuilder Scheduling Software
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are just a few of the many helpful features in this compact dictionary;
and definitions are written and illustrated by a builder with over thirty years experience in the construction industry.
Purchase this compact pocket dictionary and increase your construction knowledge everyday.
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software. This pocket dictionary will become a valuable asset to your every day construction process. The following
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Compaction refers to the act of compacting soil to a specified
density. Normally under foundations this would be a value of 95%
compaction. This can be accomplished by using big drum
compactors which are usually either slick drum or sheep's foot
compactors. In order for the soil to be tested, a soil sample has to be
taken where the site work is being done. This sample is called a
proctor. The soil sample will be tested and will provide the
information needed to obtain the desired soil compaction. The soil
will be tested with a nuclear testing piece of equipment. The tech will
drive an iron rod in the ground in order to create a hole to push the
probe into the ground and lock in place. The test will provide the soil
moisture content and density. When the soil proctor was tested, it
provided an optimum moisture level for the soil sample. Example:
The soil might require an optimum moisture level of 12% to achieve
95% compaction. An experienced site sub can usually tell after he
has added water and work the soil when the soil is ready to compact
and test. Sometimes depending on the soil conditions, this might
involve a few times of trial and error to obtain a good test result.
Inside foundation forms plate compactors are used to achieve the
required compaction. These are walk behind machines that vibrate
to achieve the compaction. The moisture content still has to be
correct to past the test. Another piece of compaction equipment is
called a "wacky packer" or "jumping jack". This piece of equipment is
used in tight places like around plumbing pipes. Each piece of
compaction equipment has it's own specific need and place in the
total soil compaction process.
density. Normally under foundations this would be a value of 95%
compaction. This can be accomplished by using big drum
compactors which are usually either slick drum or sheep's foot
compactors. In order for the soil to be tested, a soil sample has to be
taken where the site work is being done. This sample is called a
proctor. The soil sample will be tested and will provide the
information needed to obtain the desired soil compaction. The soil
will be tested with a nuclear testing piece of equipment. The tech will
drive an iron rod in the ground in order to create a hole to push the
probe into the ground and lock in place. The test will provide the soil
moisture content and density. When the soil proctor was tested, it
provided an optimum moisture level for the soil sample. Example:
The soil might require an optimum moisture level of 12% to achieve
95% compaction. An experienced site sub can usually tell after he
has added water and work the soil when the soil is ready to compact
and test. Sometimes depending on the soil conditions, this might
involve a few times of trial and error to obtain a good test result.
Inside foundation forms plate compactors are used to achieve the
required compaction. These are walk behind machines that vibrate
to achieve the compaction. The moisture content still has to be
correct to past the test. Another piece of compaction equipment is
called a "wacky packer" or "jumping jack". This piece of equipment is
used in tight places like around plumbing pipes. Each piece of
compaction equipment has it's own specific need and place in the
total soil compaction process.
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