1 - Finishing Machines
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Practice Questions
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What are power floats used for?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to concrete after it’s poured.
What is the maximum productivity of manual finishing?
💡 Hint: Recall the comparison between manual and machine methods.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the maximum productivity of power trowels per day?
💡 Hint: Remember the key figures discussed regarding productivity.
True or False: A blade angle of 1/8 inch indentation is acceptable for hand floating.
💡 Hint: Consider the measurements we covered for different techniques.
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Challenge Problems
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You are managing a concrete finishing project with tight deadlines. If manual finishing can handle 60 square meters a day, but power trowels can handle 140 square meters, how would you structure your finishing teams to maximize productivity?
💡 Hint: Consider the overall project area and time constraints.
During a job, you discover the concrete is not hard enough for the machines. What steps will you take to mitigate the situation without delaying the project?
💡 Hint: Think about how to balance urgency with quality.
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