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2. Dutchman (repair) - Wikipedia

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   A rail repair dutchman is typically a 4–6-inch (100–150 mm) long piece of rail that is cut in advance for the purpose and carried by a section crew. If the gang finds a rail with a chipped or broken end, they remove the connector plates ( fishplates ), cut out the damaged section, replace it with the dutchman, and bolt the connectors back ...

3. International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers

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   The International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) is a labor union in the United States and Canada which represents bricklayers, restoration specialists, pointers/cleaners/caulkers, stonemasons, marble masons, cement masons, plasterers, tile setters, terrazzo mechanics, and tile, marble and terrazzo finishers.

4. Clinker brick - Wikipedia

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   Reemtsma cigarette factory in Hamburg by Fritz Höger A piece of vitrified brick. Clinker bricks are partially-vitrified bricks used in the construction of buildings.. Clinker bricks are produced when wet clay bricks are exposed to excessive heat during the firing process, sintering the surface of the brick and forming a shiny, dark-colored coating.

5. Autoclaved aerated concrete - Wikipedia

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   Because of the relatively low temperature used, AAC blocks are not considered to be a fired brick but a lightweight concrete masonry unit. After the autoclaving process, the material is stored and shipped to construction sites for use. Depending on its density, up to 80% of the volume of an AAC block is air.

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   DIY credit repair: 5 steps to clean up your credit. When it comes to errors on your credit reports, you have the legal right to get the information removed or fixed for free.

7. Repointing - Wikipedia

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   For a brick structure, the panel should not be any bigger than 3' x 3'. For other masonry units, the test panel can be a little larger. It is also important to pick the right season to do the repointing. Extremely high or low temperatures can cause rapid drying which can have negative effects on the mortar, masonry units, and the structure ...

8. System Mechanic - AOL Help

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   Restore power, speed and stability with over 200 critical tests and 50 tools using the go-to solution for ultimate PC performance and trouble-free computing.

9. Mortar joint - Wikipedia

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   Also, when mortar is removed from the joints, it becomes smeared on the surfaces of the brick at the recesses. To remove the mortar, contractors often aggressively clean the walls with pressurized water or acid solutions, which can open up additional voids and increase the possibility of water penetration. Flush joint