Design and Construction of Concrete Floors

Update: 2025-12-17

Description

A detailed technical guide to concrete floor design and construction, emphasizing a philosophy centered on performance over prescriptive methods and recommending single-course slabs whenever possible. The text details the complex requirements for various floor types, including specialized criteria for industrial warehouse floors and unique environments like freezers, while also contrasting different structural approaches for ground-supported and suspended slabs. Critical attention is given to material science, specifically properties of plastic and hardened concrete, alongside the essential construction practices of proper placement, compaction, and especially curing to ensure longevity. Furthermore, the material explores techniques for controlling defects such as cracking and curling through the appropriate use of joints, post-tensioning, and reinforcement like steel fibers. Finally, quality is measured using detailed performance specifications, including systems for verifying surface regularity (F-numbers and TR 34) and resistance to wear (AR classifications).

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