ABSTRACT

Design and Construction of Concrete Floors outlines the key principles needed for the production of a good floor which can be relied on to not only support and restrain other parts of the building, but also to meet the needs of the user.

The book covers:
* Uses of concrete floors
* Structural design
* Concrete used specifically for floors
* Cracks and joints
* Floor surface properties

This book is ideal for structural engineers and others in the building and design industry that want to use a balanced approach and look beyond structural strength in the design of a good floor.

The book draws on both European and American experience, citing both British and US standards – all of which have been amended and updated since the last edition.

chapter |2 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|8 pages

Thinking about floor design

part |2 pages

Part I: The uses of concrete floors

chapter 2|8 pages

Non-industrial floors

chapter 3|20 pages

Warehouse floors

chapter 4|12 pages

Factory and special floors

part |2 pages

Part II: Structural design

chapter 6|22 pages

Structural design of suspended floors

part |2 pages

Part III: Concrete for floors

chapter 7|20 pages

Properties of plastic concrete

chapter 8|18 pages

Properties of hardened concrete

chapter 9|24 pages

The components of concrete

chapter 10|6 pages

Mix design and mixing

chapter 11|20 pages

Transporting and placing concrete

chapter 12|10 pages

Curing

part |2 pages

Part IV: Joints and Cracks

chapter 13|12 pages

Cracks

chapter 14|8 pages

Curling

chapter 15|26 pages

Joints

chapter 16|22 pages

Crack control in ground-supported floors

part |2 pages

Part V: The floor surface

chapter 17|22 pages

Floor finishing

chapter 18|12 pages

Concrete toppings

chapter 19|22 pages

Surface regularity

chapter 20|16 pages

Resistance to wear

chapter 21|6 pages

Resistance to chemical attack

chapter 22|10 pages

Preparation for coatings, toppings