Question

The process for casting or pouring concrete without interruption from start to finish is known as continuous casting. This avoids the problem of joining new construction concrete with concrete already poured. If such a joint is not properly made, __________ joints, which are planes of weakness, result.

Answer 1

Answer: Cold joints

Explanation:

Continuous casting which involves the Continuous pouring of wet concrete into a mould is done to avoid the formation of Cold joints which can lead to cracks and weakness in the mould.

A cold joint is a defect in a concrete casting caused as a result of a delay in pouring wet concrete into a mould previously containing wet concrete. A cold joint is normally a point of weakness or crack in a concrete casting.