This guide presents state-of-the-art information relative to the construction of slab-on-ground and suspended-slab floors for industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings. It is applicable to …

Nov 1, 2025 · A concrete slab is a structural feature, usually of constant thickness, that can be used as a floor or a roof. A slab-on-ground is supported on the subsoil and is usually …

This guide covers the design of slabs-on-ground for loads from material stored directly on the slab, storage rack loads, and static and dynamic loads associated with equipment and vehicles.

Acceptable concrete cracking Q. What is considered as acceptable concrete cracking in cast-in-place foundation walls and slabs per ACI documents? My company is the concrete contractor …

The resulting shear capacity will be less than calculated in ACI 318-14, especially if the design section has a low ρ as is likely in double-tee flanges, other precast slab elements, or cast-in …

The use of higher-grade reinforcement raised concerns about serviceability (cracking and deflections), which were addressed through a series of changes for slab and beam minimum …

What nominal maximum sizes of aggregate are recommended? Q. What nominal maximum sizes of aggregate are recommended? A. According to 26.4.2.1 (a) (5) of ACI 318-19, nominal …

Tilt-up concrete construction is commonly used in low-rise building construction. This guide discusses many of the issues relating to the planning and construction of these buildings to …

A.The simple answer is no. If the slab-on-ground is not relied upon to carry loads from the building structure, the ACI 318 Building Code does not cover the design. Section 1.4.8 in ACI 318-191 …

Preview Description This guide presents analysis methods, design procedures, slab reinforcement and detailing practices, and strength and serviceability considerations, as well as information …