Concrete on Site 7 Construction joints

Publication Year

2015

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Withdrawn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.

Document History

First published by BCA 1993. First published by Concrete Society 2010, revised 2015. OS007.

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