agitation
1. The process of providing gentle motion in mixed concrete, just sufficient to prevent segregation or loss of plasticity. 2. […]
Glossary
agitating truck
Brit. agitating lorry A vehicle carrying a drum in which freshly mixed concrete can be conveyed from the point of
Glossary
agitating speed
The rate of rotation of the drum or blades of a truck mixer or other device used for agitation of
Glossary
aggregate strength
The strength of a wire rope determined by summing the individual breaking strength of the strands of which it is
Walls
Aggregate for mortar Sand
The aggregate or main part of mortar is sand. The sand is dredged from pits or river beds and a
Glossary
aggregate interlock
The projection of aggregate particles or portions thereof from one side of a joint or crack in concrete into recesses