4.2 - Stages of Finishing
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of a surface vibrator?
💡 Hint: Consider where the vibration is applied.
What are the three main stages of finishing?
💡 Hint: Think of the process from leveling to polishing.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary advantage of internal vibrators over surface vibrators?
💡 Hint: Consider how vibration is applied.
TRUE or FALSE: Surface vibrators are effective for slabs thicker than 150 mm.
💡 Hint: What did the text say about effective depth?
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Challenge Problems
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You observed a mixture with a slump of 80 mm being vibrated with surface vibrators. Discuss the ramifications of this choice.
💡 Hint: Recall the risks associated with high workability.
Design a workflow process for finishing a concrete slab, detailing when to use each finishing technique.
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of timing at each stage.
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