Concrete Surface Finishes Standards

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Concrete surface finishes standards.

4 aci 301 10 specifies concrete surfaces section 5 3 3 3. General walks etc 2 1 references to specifications and standards published normai traffic grit size 12 30 or 36 60 by national societies and associations including du pent c. Exposed aggregate may also be used in unformed surface resulting in a shallow texture. These references which exclude uniform appearance criteria or a process for evaluating formed concrete surfaces.

Mix one 1 part portland cement and one half part fine sand with sufficient water to produce a grout with the consistency of thick paint. Sspc sp 13 nace no. Size of mock up shall be a minimum of 8 feet by 10 feet unless otherwise approved by the engineer to be smaller. Best practices for preparing concrete surfaces prior to repairs and overlays.

As 3610 11 formwork for concrete this standard deals with the visual quality appearance of formed concrete surfaces for both in situ and precast concrete elements. Silicon carbide surface sparkles for side 2. 6 standards for the surface preparation of concrete. Because exposed aggregate finishes will only be used where the surface is visible the formed finishes f4 f5 f6 are extended to accept the exposed aggregate standard of f4e f5e and f6e.

5 the ascc education and training committee 1999 guide uses samples of concrete surfaces to illustrate appear ance expectations. Wet surface of concrete to prevent absorption of water from grout and apply grout uniformly with brushes. Emery standards or specifications to which compliance is. Prepare surface as described in rubbed finishes above.

Classes 1 2 and 3 are typical architectural applications where the concrete surface visual quality is important. Provide site mock ups of architectural concrete showing finish texture and pattern of exposed formed concrete surfaces.