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13. Finishing Machines

The chapter discusses the importance of using finishing machines, such as power floats and power trowels, in concrete finishing, emphasizing their role in enhancing productivity and achieving a consistent surface texture. It also covers the significance of curing in maintaining hydration for concrete strength and durability. Conclusively, effective methods to ensure adequate curing through water application and understanding water-to-cement ratios are highlighted.

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Sections

  • 1

    Finishing Machines

    Finishing machines, primarily power floats and trowels, enhance concrete finishing productivity and surface quality compared to manual methods.

    Learning Practice

  • 1.1

    Power Floats And Power Trowels

    Power floats and power trowels are machines designed to enhance concrete finishing efficiency, providing high productivity and a superior surface texture compared to manual methods.

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  • 1.2

    Productivity Comparison

    The section describes the advantages of power floats and trowels over manual finishing tools in terms of productivity and surface quality.

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  • 1.3

    Configurations Of Power Trowels

    Power trowels and power floats are advanced machines that enhance concrete finishing by improving productivity and surface consistency.

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  • 1.4

    Guidelines For Finishing

    This section discusses the use of power floats and trowels in the finishing of concrete, focusing on productivity, machine operation, and guidelines for optimal results.

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  • 1.5

    Readiness Of Concrete For Finishing

    This section discusses the significance of power floats in concrete finishing and the conditions required for concrete to be ready for finishing.

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  • 1.6

    Importance Of Blade Angle During Finishing

    Blade angle is crucial in finishing concrete surfaces, as it influences productivity and surface quality when using power floats and trowels.

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  • 2

    Curing Of Concrete

    Curing of concrete is essential for maintaining moisture and temperature to ensure proper hydration.

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  • 2.1

    Purpose Of Curing

    Curing is essential for maintaining moisture and temperature in concrete, promoting hydration and preventing strength loss.

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  • 2.2

    Water Requirement For Hydration

    This section discusses the importance of water in the hydration process of concrete and highlights the methods and guidelines for proper curing.

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  • 2.3

    Chemical And Physical Hydration

    The section discusses the importance of chemical and physical hydration in concrete, emphasizing the role of curing in maintaining moisture for optimal strength and durability.

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  • 2.4

    Balancing Water To Cement Ratio

    This section discusses the importance of balancing the water-cement ratio in concrete to optimize durability, strength, and hydration processes.

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  • 2.5

    Curing Methods

    This section discusses the importance and methods of curing concrete to maintain moisture content and facilitate hydration for achieving desired strength.

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  • 2.6

    Self Desiccation In High Strength Concrete

    This section discusses the finishing processes in concrete work, including the use of power floats, the importance of curing, and issues related to self-desiccation and autogenous shrinkage in high-strength concrete.

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References

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Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

  • Power floats and power trow...
  • Curing is necessary to main...
  • Careful management of water...

Final Test

Revision Tests