Glossary
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Ripples
Short frequent changes in the elevation of a mat surface.
S
Screed
The assembly behind the tractor. The screed strikes off,
smooths and compacts the paving material into a semi-finished
mat.
Screed Extensions
Attachments for increasing screed width.
Screed Heaters (Burners)
Devices which preheat the screed plate to a temperature
approximately that of the material to be laid.
Screed Plate
The bottom plate of the screed.
Slope
The incline of a paving surface perpendicular to the direction
of travel expressed by stating the rise or fall of a percentage of
horizontal distance (i.e. 2% slope = 2" of elevation change in
100" of lateral run).
Slope Control
A means for controlling the transverse elevation of the fresh
laid mat in relation to the grade.
Slope Sensor
An electrical device which detects positive and negative
change in lateral elevation using the grade controlled side of
the machine as a reference.
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