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(1) A thin strip of non-magnetic plastic, metal, or other material of known uniform thickness used to calibrate coating dry film thickness gages; (2) A strip of metal, wood, or other material employed to set base plates or structural members at the proper level for placement of grout, or to maintain the elongation in some types of post-tensioning anchorages.


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