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 the …

ACI 318 sets out the principles of design for slab shear reinforcement and makes specific reference to stirrups and headed studs. This guide reviews available types and makes recommendations for their …

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.

Concrete Breakout Failure Cone Is breakout failure relevant for large-scale connections involving groups of anchors or reinforcing bars?

Difference between a contraction joint, isolation joint, expansion joint, construction joint, and a cold joint Q. What is the difference between a contraction joint, isolation joint, expansion joint, construction …

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 maximum size …

The definitions provided herein complement that source. backshores—shores left in place or shores placed snugly under a concrete slab or structural member after the original formwork and shores …

Objectives of safety, quality, and economy are given priority in these guide-lines for formwork. A section on contract documents explains the kind and amount of specification guidance the engineer/architect …

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-place slabs.

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