This unit standard specifies the competencies required to transport and place concrete
into prepared formwork or foundations to establish a strong base for the next stage of
building work. The unit includes the moving of concrete from mixer to pour location,
concrete placement, screeding, finishing and curing. This unit standard is intended for
those who work as bricklayers and plasterers.
setting out is about proposed structures that give overviews how the building will look like and construction method.
Concrete flooring (IPS)
Preparation and laying IPS flooring
IPS flooring is part of the finishing works. It is done after
completing the roof slab and plastering the walls.
The concrete floor is placed on top of a firm base produced by
filling gravel to the correct level and compacting it well. The IPS
floor consist of three distinct layers:
Flooring layer Thickness Concrete mix proportion.
After one day, fill the space between the guide strips with mortar
1:6 using a trowel. Make sure there is proper contact between the
mortar and the underlying surface. The plaster should be slightly
thicker than the guide strips.
7. Using a straight edge, screed the mortar to the same thickness as
the strips. Use a float for the final smoothening as soon as a
section has been plastered and levelled.
8. Plaster the entire wall the same day.
After one day, fill the space between the guide strips with mortar
1:6 using a trowel. Make sure there is proper contact between the
mortar and the underlying surface. The plaster should be slightly
thicker than the guide strips.
7. Using a straight edge, screed the mortar to the same thickness as
the strips. Use a float for the final smoothening as soon as a
section has been plastered and levelled.
8. Plaster the entire wall the same day.
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