Embed plates should not be wet or "floated" into place.

• A. False
• B. Only when rain is present
• C. Only with epoxy
• D. True

Answer: (D)

Embed plates must be placed in a dry, fixed position so they rest at the intended bearing and alignment. Wetting the plate or trying to float it into place during the pour can cause the plate to shift, sit too high or low, or end up surrounded by laitance and soft concrete. This degrades the bond and bearing area, can misalign connections, and may compromise the strength of the connection. If anchors or epoxy are used after the pour, the surface around the plate still needs to be clean and dry to achieve proper bonding. For these reasons, embed plates should not be wet or floated into place.