Concrete

Concrete

Referring to an artificial, stonelike material used for various structural purposes, that is made from the drying and hardening of cement.

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Specifications or specs

Building materials; Concrete

A narrative list of materials, methods, model numbers, colors, allowances, and other details which supplement the information contained in the blue prints. Written elaboration in specific detail ...

Spring steel

Building materials; Concrete

A high alloy metal that will spring back to its original shape after being formed or bent into another shape. It is often used to manufacture flexible forms.

A test to determine the plasticity of concrete. A sample of wet concrete is placed in a cone-shaped container 12" high. The cone is removed by slowly pulling it upward. The slump cone is then placed ...

Spalling

Building materials; Concrete

The chipping or flaking of concrete, bricks, or other masonry This condition due to the over use of salt, numerous freeze/thaw cycles, improper drainage or venting or an inferior concrete mix.

Sub-base

Building materials; Concrete

Clay or soil material used underneath a stone base.

Stucco

Building materials; Concrete

A Portland cement mortar material that can be applied to the surface of any building or structure to form a hard and durable covering for the exterior wails or other exterior surfaces.

Strike off

Building materials; Concrete

To remove excess concrete evenly from a form or bring the surface to grade. Usually performed with a straight-edged piece of wood or metal by means of a forward sawing movement or by a power-operated ...