Concrete on Site 7 Construction joints

Publication Year

2010

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Raises health awareness and looks at the techniques for forming a sound construction joint (day joint) at the end of a concrete pour. Emphasises the importance of achieving a good bond and explains how up-to-date technology and materials can produce a key that is both mechanically and visually acceptable for horizontal and vertical surfaces. Some traditional methods are revealed as malpractices.

Document History

First published by BCA 1993. First published by Concrete Society 2010, revised 2015.

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