What is a bridge expansion joint?
A bridge expansion joint (Dutch: voegovergang) is a construction in a bridge, viaduct or road deck that spans the movement joint between two parts, so traffic can pass while the structure expands and contracts.
What is fire-rated joint rope?
Fire-rated joint rope (Dutch: voegkoord) is a flexible, compressible cord pressed into a joint. Made of mineral or ceramic fibres, it seals fire-separating and movement joints.
What is joint filler?
Joint filler is a gypsum-based filling compound used to fill the joints between plasterboards, usually together with reinforcing tape, to create a seamless wall or ceiling.
What is a moisture meter?
A moisture meter is an instrument that shows the moisture content of wood, masonry, plaster or a screed. There are pin meters, non-contact (capacitive) meters and the CM method.
What is a rafting mark?
A rafting mark (Dutch: vlotmerk) is an ownership mark scratched or cut into a log or beam while the timber was transported in a raft over water. You can still find them in old beams.
What is a raft bridge?
A raft bridge (Dutch: vlotbrug) is a floating bridge that rests on a raft instead of pontoons. Often part of the raft can be pulled aside or under the fixed bridge sections to let ships through.
What is underfloor heating?
Underfloor heating is a heating system in which a network of pipes or heating mats in the floor heats the room through a large, low-temperature floor surface.
What is a floor panel?
A floor panel (Dutch: vloerplaat) is a sheet-like element used to build up a floor: a precast concrete floor unit, an EPS panel as permanent formwork, a mineral wool insulation board or a wood-based subfloor sheet.
What is slump flow?
Slump flow is the diameter in millimetres of a spread of very fluid fresh concrete after a filled cone is lifted, without jolting. It is used for self-compacting concrete.
What is flowing concrete?
Flowing concrete is fresh concrete made temporarily very fluid with a superplasticiser just before placing, so it flows easily between reinforcement and into corners.