Construction’s manufacturing boom: Mapping the biggest facilities underway in the US
Construction Dive tracks the top projects focused on products such as semiconductors, EV batteries, food, cars and consumer goods.
A rendering shows plans for two Intel processor factories in Licking County, Ohio. Courtesy of Intel
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Eliminate Confusion:
How to Tell Joints Apart
How come there are so many different types of joints in a concrete slab?
First let’s establish what the purpose of a “joint” is in concrete construction. They:
- Allow a concrete piece to move separately from other pieces or parts of the building.
- Let concrete shrink as it dries relieving most of the internal tension.
- Help control random cracking.
- Are used as a stopping and starting point.
- Create a weak point in a slab. This regulates where the cracks happen.
Here’s the tip
There are four main types of joints and many names for them. https://www.concretedecor.net/departments/grinding-polishing/types-of-joints-in-concrete-how-to-tell-the-difference/
