18.3.4 - Installation Techniques
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What does it mean to place a joint filler flush with the slab edge?
💡 Hint: Think about how gaps might affect water ingress.
Why should gaps in placement be avoided?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of fillers in protecting against environmental factors.
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What is a critical reason for placing joint fillers vertically?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of vertical position in sealing.
True or False: Joint fillers should never use bonding agents.
💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of both bonding agents and bond breakers.
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You are supervising the installation of joint fillers. Inspect a placed filler and find it does not appear flush with the slab edges. What immediate steps will you take to rectify it?
💡 Hint: Consider measures and checks for alignment discussed.
During installation, you find that gaps exist between some of the joint fillers due to misalignment. As a supervisor, draft a step-by-step plan for correcting these gaps.
💡 Hint: Think about how proper techniques help avoid such issues.
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