Surface blemishes on power trowelled floors caused by near surface coarse aggregate particles
Concrete Advice 36
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Civil & Structural Supplement
Series
Concrete Advice
Abstract
Suggests that the factors that lead to a high concentration of aggregate particles in the surface layer should be considered by the designers, specifiers and contractors before work begins on a power-trowelled floor. Identifies types of surface blemish and possible causes.
Author
Simpson, D.
History
Supersedes CA 36 Surface blemishes on power-trowelled floors caused by coarse aggregate particles near the surface (CS, 2008). First published July 2008.
Subjects
- Floors/balconies/stairs
- Building structure
- Precast concrete floors
- Materials
- Aggregates
Publisher History
For more than 30 years, The Concrete Society has been publishing technical reports and advice notes to serve the needs of clients, architects, engineers, specifiers, suppliers, contractors and users of concrete.
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