fineness modulus
A measure of the fineness of an aggregate; a factor obtained by adding the total percentages of an aggregate sample […]
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fine mineral surfacing
Inorganic material that is insoluble in water; used to surface roofing products.
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fine grading
Precise grading of ground after rough levels have been reached, to prepare for seeding, planting, or paving.
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fine aggregate
1. Aggregate which passes through a 9.51-mm (3 €8-in.) sieve, passes almost entirely through a 4.76-mm (No. 4) sieve, and
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final stress
1. In prestressed concrete, the stress which exists after substantially all losses in stress have occurred. 2. The stress in
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final setting time
The time required for a freshly mixed cement paste, mortar, or concrete to achieve final set.