Practice Importance of Blade Angle during Finishing - 1.6 | 13. Finishing Machines | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What is a power float?

💡 Hint: Think about the tool used for flooring smoothness.

Question 2

Easy

What happens when the blade is angled?

💡 Hint: Consider how it relates to finishing techniques.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of adjusting the blade angle in finishing?

  • To improve the machine's appearance
  • To increase pressure during troweling
  • To decrease machine weight

💡 Hint: Consider what effect the angle may have on the process.

Question 2

True or False: Power floats can achieve higher productivity than manual finishing methods.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the productivity figures given earlier.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the productivity difference between manual finishing and using a power trowel for a project covering 500 square meters.

💡 Hint: Consider how many days it takes for each method based on total area.

Question 2

You find that the concrete surface being finished has a footprint of 1/5 inch deep. What steps should you take before proceeding with the power float?

💡 Hint: Revisit the benchmarks for concrete readiness.

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