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Cohesion
Shear strength that exists in a soil even with no confining pressure.
On siteClay has it, clean sand has almost none — which is why sand needs shoring and stiff clay may stand briefly.
Plinth Beam
A beam at plinth level tying columns together above the footing.
On siteIt spreads wall load and stops columns displacing independently during ground movement.
Characteristic Strength
The strength below which no more than 5% of test results are expected to fall.
On siteM25 means 25 N/mm² characteristic — not average. The target mean design strength is deliberately higher.
Shuttering
The temporary mould that holds concrete until it can hold itself.
On siteStripping it too early is a leading cause of sagging slabs and permanent deflection.
Water–Cement Ratio
The mass of water divided by the mass of cement in a mix.
On siteLower it and strength rises but workability drops. It is the single strongest lever you have over concrete strength.
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