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Finite Element Modelling Of Moisture Movement In Concrete Floors, Niall Holmes, Roger West
Finite Element Modelling Of Moisture Movement In Concrete Floors, Niall Holmes, Roger West
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Predictive methods for determining the point at which it is safe to apply floor coverings to concrete floors can save time and money for the client, contractor and the floor installer. The current standard states that impervious floor coverings should not be applied until the surface of the floor reaches a relative humidity (RH) of 75%, established using a surface hygrometer test. Tests at Trinity College Dublin on drying concrete slabs in natural and forced drying environments show that there is a large variation in the residue of moisture deep in the concrete when the floor covering is applied, particularly …