ADVANCES IN CONCRETE PLACEMENT METHODS AND FINISHING TECHNIQUES FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE INDUSTRIAL PAVEMENTS IN AUSTRALIA

摘要

The quality and overall performance of concrete industrial floor slabs has improved dramatically as a result of technological advances in concrete supply, placement methods, the finishing process, curing and joint sealants. Placement and finishing techniques have improved substantially in recent years with larger area pours now resulting in a reduction in construction time. Client expectations for a high quality, hard wearing concrete industrial floor slab with long term performance and minimal maintenance costs has become the norm. Both designers and contractors now require specialised expertise to achieve these results. In order to improve the quality of industrial floors it has been necessary to establish working relationships between engineers, developers and the concrete contractors. This close relationship allows communication between the parties and provides a mutual understanding of all the issues associated with the design and construction methods to be employed.