1.2 - Productivity Comparison
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Practice Questions
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What is a power float?
💡 Hint: Consider its function in the finishing process.
What is the maximum productivity of manual finishing?
💡 Hint: Think about how many square meters an experienced worker can finish manually.
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What is the maximum productivity for a power float?
💡 Hint: Consider the significant difference between manual and machine methods.
True or False: The angle of the trowel blades should be kept flat during troweling.
💡 Hint: Recall the different finishing methods.
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Given a construction site requires finishing 200 square meters a day, calculate how many power floats are needed if each can finish 140 square meters per day.
💡 Hint: Think about division and how many floats can collectively meet the demands.
Discuss an instance where power trowels would be the preferred method over manual finishing in a high-end construction project.
💡 Hint: Consider projects where surface finish is critical.
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