Week 3 Concrete Forms/ Slab Flashcards
1
Q
Concrete Formwork:
What is used to create a round concrete column?
A
a steel clam sheel, or paper/cardboard forms
2
Q
Concrete Finishes:
What are the 4 types of concrete finish?
A
- common/structural finish
- architectural finish
- sack finish
- grinded
3
Q
Surface Patterns:
Why are concrete corners chamfered?
A
- easier to vibrate
- reduce risk of damage
4
Q
Construction Joints:
What are the 3 methods for concrete joints?
A
- pour joints
- cold joints
- waterstop
5
Q
Construction Joints:
What is a cold joint?
A
- a planned or unplanned interruption in the concrete pour, where the first batch of concrete has begun to set before the next is added, so the two matches don’t intermix
