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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

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Building on straightforward material testing and proven project successes, the industry is making significant strides toward developing accountable language and precise definitions that can be universally specified to address concrete floor challenges. Chris Bennett, CSC, iSCS, CDT, is a concrete consultant in Portland, Ore.

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Concrete floors in diverse facilities: Key factors for optimal performance

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A flat floor ensures the equipment operates smoothly and efficiently, reduces the risk of damage to the machinery, and improves safety for workers. percent, Metropolitan Park teams optimized curing to account for lower cement content and reduce undulation that would negatively affect floor flatness (FF).