Joint And Concrete Floor. So we have to cater for this by way of joint to relieve the stress. Expansion is a function of length. Expansion joints the concrete is subjected to volume change due to many reasons.
They isolate different parts of the slab so that the whole slab can move without straining certain parts more than others. It is also influenced by the slab dimensions, type of concrete, and the reinforcing materials being used. A recent project was at 108 feet by 88 feet with no cracks.
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In this video we go over the walking jointer and the hand jointer concrete trowels. Think of it as a planned crack; Types of construction joints in concrete structures. I've been in the concrete floor business for over 30 years.